An observational study in Prematurity, sponsored by Haukeland University Hospital. Completed at 1 site in Norway. Open to participants aged 4 Weeks to 3 Months, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-01-25.
Sponsored by Haukeland University Hospital · Observational
This is a study examining repeatability and feasibility of a new method for measurement of lung function in babies. A flexible vest is placed around the torso of the baby, and changes in tidal volume and flow is measured. The study will enable a better understanding of the usefulness of this equipment in a neonatal intensive care unit. The equipment is made by VOLUSENSE Norway AS, and marketed under the name FloRight. The equipment is owned by Volusense Norway AS during the study period.
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Term born and preterm born babies
Exclusion Criteria:
Term born babies
Preterm babies ready for discharge
Preterm stable babies 1500 grams
Repeatability of measurements performed by two different nurses before and after a meal in term babies (10), preterm babies before discharge (10) and preterm babies weighing approximately 1500 grams
Time frame: Before and after a meal
Feasibility of the measurements in the NICU
Time frame: 1 year
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