why choose us

300×250 Ad Slot

Research Article: Comparison of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation and continuous positive airway pressure on improving bronchopulmonary dysplasia outcomes in preterm infants

Date Published: 2026-05-22

Abstract:
To compare early nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) vs. nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants and to evaluate their associations with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and respiratory outcomes. This retrospective cohort study included 200 preterm infants who received either NIPPV ( n =?100) or NCPAP ( n =?100) as initial non-invasive respiratory support within 24?h after birth. Data on respiratory support, arterial blood gases, BPD at 36 weeks postmenstrual age, reintubation, feeding outcomes, other morbidities, and hospitalization duration were compared. The primary outcome was bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). The incidence of BPD was lower in the NIPPV group ( P =?0.011). Secondary outcomes included lower rates of invasive ventilation ( P =?0.010), higher minimum pH ( P =?0.017), lower maximum partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2 ) ( P =?0.011), higher minimum partial pressure of oxygen (PaO 2 ) ( P =?0.037), shorter duration of oxygen therapy ( P =?0.012), lower reintubation rate within the first week ( P =?0.010), and shorter hospital stay ( P =?0.025). Multivariable analysis identified NIPPV as an independent protective factor against BPD (OR?=?0.446, P =?0.005). No significant differences were observed in other neonatal morbidities or feeding outcomes. Early NIPPV compared to NCPAP is associated with reduced need for invasive ventilation, improved gas exchange, lower incidence of BPD, and shorter hospitalization in preterm infants without increasing adverse events.

Introduction:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic pulmonary condition predominantly affecting premature infants, especially those delivered at less than 32 weeks of gestation. Characterized by abnormal lung development and impaired alveolar growth, BPD remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care settings. Effective early respiratory support strategies are critical to minimizing BPD risk ( 1 – 3 ). Non-invasive respiratory support such as nasal continuous positive airway pressure…

Read more

300×250 Ad Slot