The introduction of nursing led bubble-CPAP in a neonatal unit in Ghana: A 32-month observational report

• Main Authors: Lawrence Fordjour (Author), Lisa Washburn (Author), Elizabeth Darko (Author), Vivian Koffie (Author), Fauziya Rabiu (Author), Nana Okai Brako (Author), Nana Sereboe (Author), Corey Seidel (Author), Bryan King (Author), Darren Bodkin (Author), Medge Owen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Neonatal deaths account for nearly 50 % of under-five deaths in Ghana with prematurity as the leading factor. Bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) is important in treating respiratory distress (RD) associated with prematurity but its use in Africa is challenging. There is limited equip...