High Flow Nasal Cannula is Appropriate Alternative for Stabilization of Very Premature Infants: a Prospective Observational Study

High Flow Nasal Cannula is Appropriate Alternative for Stabilization of Very Premature Infants: a Prospective Observational Study

A prospective observational study evaluates the safety and efficacy of using High-Flow Nasal Cannula to stabilize very preterm infants immediately after birth. Following placental transfusion, high flow nasal cannula at 8 l/min is administered along with intermittent tactile stimulation. Criteria for switching to other interventions like continuous positive airway pressure or positive pressure ventilation are set for cases of persistent bradycardia or low SpO2.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Preterm infants born between 28+0 and 31+6 gestational weeks were enrolled in the study after obtaining parental informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infants with congenital malformations, previable rupture of membranes, and acute intrauterine hypoxia.