Evaluation of the Impact of SpO2 Averaging Time on Performance of an Automatic FiO2 Control System: a Randomized Study
Neonatal Respiratory Distress, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Neonatal Respiratory Distress focused on measuring SpO2 averaging time, pulse oximetry, automatic oxygen control
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All VLBW on respiratory support and oxygen requirements after 2 weeks of age in the NICU are eligible after parental informed consent is obtained.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Parental informed consent is not obtained
- Recording device for automated control of FiO2 is not available
Sites / Locations
- Motol University HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Other
Other
Other
Averaging time 4to6 s
Averaging time 10 s
Averaging time 16 s
The SpO2 averaging time will be set to 4to6 s for the next 12 hours. All elements of care will be as routinely used, except the changing of the averaging time setting.
The SpO2 averaging time will be set to 10 s for the next 12 hours. All elements of care will be as routinely used, except the changing of the averaging time setting.
The SpO2 averaging time will be set to 16 s for the next 12 hours. All elements of care will be as routinely used, except the changing of the averaging time setting.