Early Weaning From Incubator To Crib

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of weaning from the incubator at a lower post-natal weight at 1600 grams. Our hypothesis is that early weaning from the incubator to a crib/bassinet is safe and may result in a decrease in length of hospital stay while maintaining appropriate growth velocity. Specific outcomes the investigators will evaluate are the length of hospital stay and growth velocity at early weaning.

Conditions

Hypothermia, Newborn, Body Temperature Changes, Newborn Thermal Injury

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of weaning from the incubator at a lower post-natal weight at 1600 grams. Our hypothesis is that early weaning from the incubator to a crib/bassinet is safe and may result in a decrease in length of hospital stay while maintaining appropriate growth velocity. Specific outcomes the investigators will evaluate are the length of hospital stay and growth velocity at early weaning.

Early Weaning of Infants Less Than 1800 Grams From Incubator To Crib

Early Weaning From Incubator To Crib

Condition
Hypothermia, Newborn
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Augusta

Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30912

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Infants with a birth weight \<1600 gm
  • * Infants who have bradycardia (HR\<80 bpm) that require stimulation for resolution.
  • * Infants who require phototherapy.
  • * Infants who require respiratory support \>2 liter per minute flow by nasal cannula, oxygen need can vary between 21-100%.
  • * Infants with major congenital anomalies

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Augusta University,

Study Record Dates

2024-07-21