diaphragm activity Work of breathing
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Born at less than 37 weeks GA - Supported with nCPAP 4 to 6 cm H2O at time of inclusion - Maximum FiO2 of 30% - Stable clinical condition - Written parental informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Major congenital anomalies - Clinical instability requiring frequent interventions by the nursing staff that may interfere with the measurement - The attending physician considers the infant to be too vulnerable to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in work of breathing and electrical activity of the diaphragm at different nCPAP levels. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The correlation of electrical activity of the diaphragm and work of breathing. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed