A 34 week preemie in the NICU with an IV, feeding tube in his mouth, and nasal CPAP to help him breath well.
The nasal CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) provides a little bit of extra help and pressure for his breathing, but is a big step below being on a ventilator. Many premature babies are put on CPAP after they are weaned off of a ventilator or if they are not sick enough for a ventilator.
