P28.4
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Non-interventional observational study. Preterms on non-invasive ventilatory support and with frequent apneas will be prospectively enrolled. We will Monitor movements of the abdominal wall,
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 6 Months
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Term and preterm neonates on non-invasive ventilatory Support (CPAP or NIPPV). Enteral Nutrition via gastric tube. Written informed consent by preferably both parents.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe malformations of the Thorax, the Abdomen or inner Organs. Numerical chromosome aberrations. Acute Sepsis and/or severely reduced general condition. Severe pulmonary problems (e.g. edema, atelectasis, Pneumothorax).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| By measuring EMG of the diaphragm and bioimpedance of the throat muscles together with clinical date and vital signs (recorded during Standard Monitoring bei the Ventilator and the bed-side Monitor), this study's aim is to create an algorithm, that enables a ventilator to detect and classifiy apneas. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| See above | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactUlrich Thome
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
Outcome results
None listed