We designed the TRY CPAP mnemonic and algorithm to be easy to use and remember.
It is based on the essential components of a neonatal examination in order to triage neonates who would benefit from CPAP.
For infants >30 weeks GA, in a previous study in the same unit,2 we found that CPAP was of greatest value to the premature infants with RDS (survival 67% CPAP vs 23% nasal Oxygen).