Acute Respiratory Deficiency, Assisted Ventilation, Prematurity
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is designed to compare the effectiveness and ease of use of two commonly used NCPAP interfaces: the RAM NC and the Infant Flow prongs and nasal mask.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Michigan
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 6 Months
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* less than or equal to 7 kg * order for nasal continuous positive pressure
Exclusion criteria
* patients greater than 7kg * patients that do not have informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of patients who achieve unassisted breathing | One year |
Outcome results
None listed