Tiny lungs, big comparison: which breathing aid works best for preemies?
NCT ID NCT03700606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how two different breathing devices affect the lungs of extremely low birth weight babies. Researchers compared a high-flow nasal cannula to nasal CPAP in 80 stable premature infants. They measured lung function using a special imaging technique to see which method helped babies breathe better.
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, California, 92123, United States