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Podcast: The Incubator
Episode: #263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Optimizing Preterm Lung Development with Dr. Cindy McEvoy
Description: Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Cindy McEvoy, professor of pediatrics and director of neonatal research at Oregon Health & Science University, to discuss optimizing lung development in preterm infants. Dr. McEvoy shares insights from her research on the benefits of prolonged CPAP use in preterm infants, showing how it supports lung growth, improves alveolar volume, and enhances pulmonary function. She emphasizes the importance of education and proper CPAP application to maximize benefits while debunking myths about weaning protocols. This conversation highlights the potential of targeted respiratory strategies to improve...