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Does CPAP in delivery room decrease chronic lung disease?

Report By: Dr Venkatesh Kairamkonda - Specialist Registrar in neonatology
Search checked by Dr Kiran Khambekar - Specialist Registrar in neonatology
Institution: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 15th March 2004
Last Modified: 15th March 2004
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [preterm infants with RDS] does [CPAP at delivery] decrease [chronic lung disease]?