Type II pneumocyte

Outline I. Introduction II. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) a. History b. Physiological Effects c. Types of CPAP Delivery Devices i. Nasal Masks ii. Nasal Prongs iii. Nasopharyngeal Prongs III. Bubble CPAP System a. Understanding How it Works i. System Setup ii. Nebulization of Drugs iii. Cost iv. Difficulty of Use IV. Indications for Bubble CPAP in Neonatal Patient a. Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) i. Definition of Neonatal RDS ii. Characteristics of RDS in Different

showing ground glass appearance and air bronchograms (Fraser, et al 2004) RDS is caused by a defective or delayed production of surfactant in structurally immature lungs. Surfactant is a complex mixture of phospholipids and proteins secreted by the type