Mechanical ventilation vs CPAP – what are the pro and cons?

A. Greenough (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Research Seminar 2009 - The rationale and use of surfactant and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANs)
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Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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