Publications by authors named "Sunil P John"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the effectiveness of a low-cost, non-electric bubble NIPPV device for treating newborns with respiratory distress compared to bubble CPAP.
- Seven newborns were randomly assigned to receive either treatment for 4 hours, monitoring vital signs and the occurrence of adverse events.
- Results showed that both treatments had similar outcomes, with no adverse events reported, suggesting that bubble NIPPV is a feasible option in resource-limited settings.
Article Synopsis
- Bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bilevel) is a new, low-cost respiratory support device designed for infants in resource-limited settings, where traditional mechanical ventilation is often unavailable.
- In a study involving sedated rabbits, the bubble bilevel device effectively maintained consistent airway pressures and produced arterial blood gas results comparable to conventional ventilation.
- The promising results suggest that this simple, non-electric technology could improve outcomes for infants facing respiratory distress in environments with limited medical resources.
Background: Infant respiratory distress remains a significant problem worldwide, leading to more than one million neonatal deaths each year. The cost, maintenance, energy, and personnel required to implement ventilators have proven to be a barrier in many resource-limited settings. To address these barriers, a nonelectric bubble noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV) device was developed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRespiratory illnesses are a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. Bubble CPAP is a simple and effective treatment for infants in respiratory distress. Across resource-limited settings, various bubble CPAP setups have been used with widely varying results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Neonatal respiratory distress results in > 1 million annual deaths worldwide. Bubble CPAP is a simple, effective, and widely used therapy for infants in respiratory distress. In low-resource settings, more advanced respiratory support is limited by cost, technical expertise, and sporadic electricity.
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