The Incubator - Does NIPPV Work or Is It Just Higher Mean Airway Pressure?
The Incubator Channel · 2 Nov 2026 · 47 min
Summary
Dr Brett Manley and Ben discuss non-invasive respiratory support from the delivery room to the convalescent phase, including what counts as nasal high flow, when to wean it, and why the HIPSTER and HUNTER trials favoured CPAP as primary support. They also debate whether NIPPV benefits come from synchronisation or higher mean airway pressure, covering the ÉCLAT findings and future trial priorities.
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