Table 1 NIPPV delivery devices and synchronisation in 44 units
Number of units (%)
NIPPV pressure device
Infant flow advance31 (70)
SiPAP16 (36)
Ventilator5 (11)
NIPPV delivery interface
Short binasal prongs43 (98)
Nasal mask22 (50)
Single nasopharyngeal prong1 (2)
Face mask (nose and mouth)1 (2)
Synchronisation
Synchronising device34 (77)
No synchronising device10 (23)