A Comparison of Methods of Discontinuing Nasal CPAP in Premature Infants <30 Weeks Gestation
Apnea of Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Apnea of Prematurity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All infants < 30 weeks by dates, on NCPAP therapy, on caffeine 10mg/kg daily
- Meet CPAP stability criteria for ≥ 12hours (CPAP 6 cm water (H2O), FiO2 </=0.25 and stable (to maintain sats 85-95%), Respiratory rate consistently less than 60, Mild to no subcostal/intercostal retractions, No Apnea or bradycardia event that requires bag mask ventilation, Less than 3 apnea/brady/desat episodes in any 1 hour period for previous 6 hours, Tolerated time off CPAP during routine CPAP care (~15 min)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Major congenital anomalies including congenital heart disease
- Anomalies that prevent discontinuation of NCPAP
- Undergoing current evaluation for and/or treatment of sepsis
Sites / Locations
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Discontinue NCPAP after weaning pressures
Discontinue NCPAP without weaning pressures
After randomization, CPAP pressure will be weaned by 1 every 24hours as long as the subjects continue to meet stability criteria after each wean, until CPAP of 4. If after decrease in CPAP pressure, the subject meets CPAP failure criteria pressure will be increased back to the previous level and after stabilization for 24 hours weaning process will be started again. Once the subject meets stability criteria on CPAP of 4, NCPAP will be stopped and subject will be placed on nasal cannula (NC) according to unit guidelines (max 1 Liter flow, 30% FiO2).
After randomization, once the subject meets stability criteria, NCPAP will be stopped and subject will be placed on nasal cannula (NC) according to unit guidelines (max 1 Liter flow, 30% FiO2).