Structured continuous positive airway pressure weaning standardizes discontinuation and reduces instability events
Implementation of a structured CPAP-weaning protocol was associated with fewer daily instability events without prolonging respiratory support. These findings most likely reflect improved safety and standardization of CPAP discontinuation rather than enhanced intrinsic respiratory stability, supporting the feasibility of protocolized weaning in routine NICU care.
Authors
- Eik Vettorazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3737-6402)
- Hanna Maruhn
- Marie Lange (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1749-2713)
- Dominique Singer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7081-6123)
- Philipp Deindl
- Juliane Nowotni
Institutions
- Universität Hamburg (DE)
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
- Klinikum Lüneburg (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2026.1776103
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf