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Comapring the effectiveness of establishing continuous positive airway pressure through RAM cannula with nasal mask and nasal prong in newborns

Comparing the effectiveness of establishing continuous positive airway pressure through RAM cannula with nasal mask and nasal prong in newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care unit

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230807059068N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2023-09-14
Start date
2023-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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Conditions

Comparing the effectiveness of establishing continuous positive airway pressure through RAM cannula with nasal mask and nasal prong in newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care unit.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:Babies treated with RAM cannula: Babies in this group are supported by a Neotech RAM cannula of the right size according to the manufacturer's instructions, which is

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
196 Days to 238 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Babies born with a gestational age of 28-34 weeks Need to connect to continuous positive airway pressure within the first hour of birth Apgar more than 6 in the fifth minute Absence of congenital malformation including nasal obstruction or severe upper airway malformation such as Cowan's atresia, cleft lip and palate, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, cardiac anomalies, tracheoesophageal fistula, Pierre-Robin sequence Absence of wounds or lesions in the nose and upper lip of the baby Consent of parents of infants to participate in the study Having at least a bachelor's degree in nursing At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal intensive care unit

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Death of a baby Changing the type of respiratory interface The baby needs endotracheal intubation The baby needs resuscitation Parents' unwillingness to continue the treatment process Referral of the baby to another hospital during the study Unwillingness of nurses to continue cooperation Failure to answer questionnaire questions Changing the place of clinical activity to another department during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean success and failure of continuous positive airway pressure. Timepoint: From the start of the intervention for 72 hours. Method of measurement: A researcher-made checklist for the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Frequency distribution of nose injuries. Timepoint: During the study. Method of measurement: Nose injury checklist.;Average satisfaction score of nurses. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: A researcher-made questionnaire of nurses' views on the ease of doing work with three types of respiratory interfaces.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZeinab Keshavarzian kelishadi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

z.keshavarzian1992@gmail.com+98 31 3782 0696

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026