The Incubator
The Incubator
Ben Courchia & Daphna Yasova Barbeau
#263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Optimizing Preterm Lung Development with Dr. Cindy McEvoy
9 minutes Posted Dec 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
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Send us a textIn 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 a...