Description of Lung Ultrasound From Initial Neonatal Transition, The DOLFIN Study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: eonatal resuscitation; Lung aeration at birth; Neonatal resuscitation; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Childbirth and postnatal care; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn; Respiratory - Normal development and function of the respiratory system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000380594
• Lead Sponsor: Prof Peter Davis

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-27
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 114

Inclusion Criteria

All inborn infants greater or equal to 33/40 weeks gestation, who are not expected to require respiratory support at birth, are eligible for this study. Antenatal consent from the parents will be required for enrolment.

Exclusion Criteria

Infants will be excluded from analysis if they have a congenital abnormality. Infants will be excluded if their parents decline to give consent to this study. If there are signs of respiratory compromise or distress after birth, data collection will be delayed and ventilatory support given according to the Australian Neonatal Resuscitation guidelines. Infants who receive respiratory support for a brief period of time may still be eligible with the agreement of the clinician in charge of the infant’s care.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified