Journal Reviews

Nasal deformity following CPAP injury

2 April 2015 | Facial Plastic Surgery | Continuous positive airway pressure, Deformity, Late presenting, Nasal

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is commonly used as a non-invasive alternative to endotracheal intubation and tracheotomy, to provide respiratory support to very low birth weight (VLBW) (<1500g) neonates. Nasal injury is a well recognised complication and figures quoted...