Healthcare workers' views on the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in neonates: a qualitative study in Andhra Pradesh, India

• Main Authors: Juan Emmanuel Dewez (Author), Harish Chellani (Author), Sushma Nangia (Author), Katrin Metsis (Author), Helen Smith (Author), Matthews Mathai (Author), Nynke van den Broek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a form of non-invasive ventilatory support which is increasingly used in low- and middle-income countries to treat neonates with acute respiratory distress. However, it may be harmful if used incorrectly. We aimed to explore the exper...