Infant, Premature, Intubation, Intratracheal, Noninvasive Ventilation, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
Conditions
Brief summary
Randomized control trial, Ram cannula VS short nasal prongs for delivering Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) for preterm infants
Detailed description
Randomized control trial comparing Ram cannula to the regular, more investigated short nasal prongs for delivering Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) for preterm infants with respiratory distress.
Interventions
DEVICERam cannula
Ventilatory support for preterm infants using Ram cannula
DEVICEShort nasal prongs
Ventilatory support for preterm infants using short nasal prongs
Sponsors
Rambam Health Care Campus
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Not possible
Intervention model description
Non Inferiority Randomized Control Trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 28 Days
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Gestational age 24-33.6 * Physician decision on the need for non invasive ventilation * parental consent
Exclusion criteria
* Pneumothorax before recruitment * Significant congenital heart disease or chromosomal disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| intubation | 72 hours | The need for intubation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| nasal trauma | during NIPPV procedure | nasal trauma |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed