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Use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure during neonatal transfer
  1. J H Simpson,
  2. I Ahmed,
  3. J McLaren,
  4. C H Skeoch
  1. Princess Royal Maternity, 16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G32 2ER, Scotland, UK; Charles.Skeoch@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk

    https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2003.033159

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      Within neonatal intensive care units, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) provides a means of respiratory support in a variety of acute and chronic clinical situations.1,2 We have used it as a means of respiratory support during neonatal transfer and describe our experience below.

      nCPAP was provided by the Infant Flow Driver (Electro Medical Equipment Ltd, Brighton, Sussex, UK). This was clamped on to the vertical frame of the transport incubator, and a …

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