New Evidence Available

Updated Recommendation

A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, WHO recommendations for care of the preterm or low-birth-weight infant.

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Bibliographic information

GuidelineWHO recommendations on interventions to improve preterm birth outcomes
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Retired

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is recommended for the treatment of preterm newborns with respiratory distress syndrome

Recommended in favor

Strong