Apnea Infant
Conditions
Brief summary
A team of researchers at Rice University in partnership with clinicians at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital created BreathAlert, a low cost battery-powered monitor that detects and corrects apnea. This study evaluates the ability of BreathAlert to detect respiration and apneic episodes in infants. Data from BreathAlert and vital signs monitors is collected. The performance of BreathAlert in respiration and apnea detection is compared with traditional vital sign monitoring which may include temperature, heart rate, EKG, respiratory rate, SPO2 and impedance pneumography.
Interventions
DEVICEBreathAlert (low cost respiratory rate and apnea monitor)
A BreathAlert device is attached to the subject. Data from BreathAlert and vital signs monitors is collected.
Sponsors
William Marsh Rice University
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
0 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participants will be identified using the eligibility criteria stipulated below. 1. The patient is currently being treated at QECH in the neonatal or pediatric ward. 2. The patient is deemed to be at risk for apnea or in need of respiratory rate monitoring. 3. A BreathAlert device is available for use while the patient is at risk for apnea. 4. The patient's caregiver has provided informed consent for their child to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of BreathAlert | Maximum of one week |
Countries
Malawi
Contacts
CONTACTJennifer Plante
Outcome results
None listed