Health Condition 1: P220- Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: b) Vital Signs: Inclusion criteria involve neonates with a pulse rate (PR) surpassing 160 beats per minute, a respiratory rate (RR) exceeding 60 breaths per minute or exhibiting apnea, and a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) below 60 mm Hg. c) Chest Examination: Eligibility encompasses neonates displaying reduced bilateral or unilateral airway entry, abnormal sounds such as grunting, indications of intercostal retractions, substernal retractions, suprasternal retractions, and nasal flaring. Additionally, X-ray findings indicating white lungs, fine reticular granularity of the parenchyma, and airway bronchograms are considered. d) Skin Examination: Neonates with pale or bluish-colored skin are candidates for inclusion. e) ABG Analysis: Inclusion criteria cover neonates with arterial blood pH below 7.20, arterial blood PCO2 of 60 mm Hg or higher, arterial blood PO2 of 50 mm Hg or less, and an oxygen saturation ranging from 70% to 100%.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Significant Congenital Abnormalities b) Profound Hemodynamic Instability c) Life-Threatening Situations: Neonates with urgent and critical medical conditions other than NRDS, necessitating immediate interventions, may be ineligible.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ballard Score Oral Motor Assessment ScaleTimepoint: Baseline, 1st week, 2nd week,3rd week and 4th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| APGAR Score Neonatal Network scaleTimepoint: Baseline, 1st week, 2nd week,3rd week and 4th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU)