Publications by authors named "Percy Joy"
Background: Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is the standard noninvasive respiratory support for newborns with respiratory distress. Evidence for high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) as an alternative mode of respiratory support is inconclusive.
Objective: The aim of this work was to evaluate whether HFNC is not inferior to nCPAP in reducing the need for higher respiratory support in the first 72 h of life when applied as a noninvasive respiratory support mode for preterm neonates with respiratory distress.
The challenge of providing palliative care to a rural population with cardiovascular disease.
Curr Opin Support Palliat Care
March 2014
Article Synopsis
- There's an increasing issue with end-stage cardiovascular disease among the aging population in Western countries, especially affecting those in rural areas who often have limited access to quality care.
- Current findings show that rural patients with heart disease face disparities in care, but guidelines for integrating clinical services exist to help improve their treatment and support.
- An effective model of care for rural patients with advanced heart failure includes coordination among heart failure nurses, palliative care, and general practitioners, allowing patients to receive quality support at home when desired.