Customized bubble continuous positive airway pressure (BCPAP) device at the National Hospital Abuja for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

Using the principle of under-water-seal pressure, we assembled a circuit to produce an effective Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device at theNational Hospital. The device is reasonably inexpensive and is suitable for use at secondary and tertiary health institutions for the care of the preterm infant with RDS

Prune belly syndrome in a set of twins, a family tragedy: Case report

We report prune belly syndrome, a rare congenital malformation, in a set of twins delivered to a young couple with a history of three previous first  trimester spontaneous abortions, discordant HIV seropositivity and antenatal ultrasound report that indicated renal abnormalities in only one of the twins. The challenges of management are discussed.Keywords: Prune Belly Syndrome, Twins, Nigeria, Management challenge