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| Methods | Randomized controlled study |
| Participants | One hundred neonates with neonatal RDS |
| Interventions | NIPPV or NCPAP |
| Outcomes | Reduced CO2 retention, improved oxygenation, reduced second endotracheal intubation and second use of pulmonary surfactant (PS), reduced duration of invasive respiratory support, reduced duration of oxygen use; reduced incidence of air leak, abdominal distention, and ventilator‐associated pneumonia |
| Notes | PMID: 24856992 (requires translation from Chinese) |
