Reducing preterm mortality in eastern Uganda: the impact of introducing low-cost bubble CPAP on neonates <1500 g

• Hoofdauteurs: F. Okello (Auteur), E. Egiru (Auteur), J. Ikiror (Auteur), L. Acom (Auteur), KSM Loe (Auteur), P. Olupot-Olupot (Auteur), K. Burgoine (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Complications of prematurity are the leading cause of deaths in children under the age of five. The predominant reason for these preterm deaths is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). In low-income countries (LICs) there are limited treatment options for RDS. Due to their simplic...