| In vitro Comparison of Noise Levels Produced by Different CPAP Generators. | |
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PMID: 21934335 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Introduction: Minimization of noise exposure is an important aim of modern neonatal intensive care medicine. Binasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) generators are among the most important sources of continuous noise in neonatal wards. The aim of this study was to find out which CPAP generator creates the least noise. Method: In an experimental setup, two jet CPAP generators (Infant Flow® generator and MediJet®) and two conventional CPAP generators (Bubble CPAP® and Baby Flow®) were compared. Noise production was measured in decibels in an A-weighted scale [dB(A)] in a closed incubator at 2 mm lateral distance from the end of the nasal prongs. Reproduction of constant airway pressure and air leak was achieved by closure of the nasal prongs with a type of adhesive tape that is semipermeable to air. Results: The noise levels produced by the four generators were significantly different (p < 0.001). Values measured at a continuous constant flow rate of 8 l/min averaged 83 dB(A) for the Infant Flow® generator with or without sound absorber, 72 dB(A) for the MediJet®, 62 dB(A) for the Bubble CPAP® and 55 dB(A) for the Baby Flow®. Conclusion: Conventional CPAP generators work more quietly than the currently available jet CPAP generators. |
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Lieselotte Kirchner; Martin Wald; Valerie Jeitler; Arnold Pollak |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-9-17 |
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Title: Neonatology Volume: 101 ISSN: 1661-7819 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-9-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101286577 Medline TA: Neonatology Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 95-100 Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
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Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. |
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