Indian pediatrics
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has become a useful modality in management of respiratory distress, especially in preterm babies. Main indications for use of CPAP are respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and apnea of prematurity. It decreases the need of invasive and costly mechanical ventilation. ⋯ Early use of CPAP is more beneficial, Surfactant and CPAP act in conjunction for babies with RDS. CPAP is a low-cost, simple and noninvasive option for a country like India, where most places lack facilities of mechanical ventilation. Systematic reviews, randomized and quasi-randomized trials by searching MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library formed the basis of this update.