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The Effects of Position on the Oxygenation Instability of Premature Infants as Documented by SpO2 Histograms
SpO2 instability is in the nature of premature infants. Hypoxic episodes occur spontaneously in many of these infants, especially after the first week of life. Different interventions have been shown to influence the incidence of hypoxemic episodes in premature infants. A few studies point towards potential clinical benefits of better oxygenation and less hypoxic events by positioning very low birth weight infants prone, though a recent meta-analysis didn't find a clear benefit of prone position. The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in oxygenation among preterm infants receiving respiratory support when positioned prone versus supine, as documented by SpO2 histograms.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Rambam Health Care Campus |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 23 |
| Start date | Mon Jan 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Mon Mar 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Premature Infant
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Interventions
- Position change
Countries
Israel