Topic outline

• Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) for neonates
  • LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

    1. Describe NCPAP aims to establish and maintain lung volume.

    2. Setup and commence with NCPAP for a baby requiring ventilation.

    3. Write a nursing care plan for a baby on NCPAP.

  • Mark as done

    Introduction

    Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) aims to establish and maintain lung volume. In the neonatal intensive care unit environment, NCPAP is a relatively simple and effective therapy for respiratory distress syndrome.