The objective of this seminar was to reach an evidence-based consensus on the use of noninvasive respiratory support in neonates (CPAP), organise collaborative research for areas of poor evidence and to research data in order to
- find consensus on the best available evidence regarding the above-mentioned clinical scenarios and formulate ERS guidelines,
- identify and focus on areas of urgently needed research,
- form international collaborations for future research in order to answer such questions in large, multicentre trials.