Investigating CPAP in Treatment of RDS

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn.; P22.0; Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn

• Registration Number: IRCT20120728010430N8
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 May 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

neonates weighing 1000 grams with respiratory distress syndrome (Tachypnea, Intercostal retraction, nasal flaring, granting, needing inspired oxygen fraction higher than 21%)

Exclusion Criteria

congenital anomaly and perinatal asphyxia (5-minute apgar score between 0 and 3, umbilical cord ph less than 7 and umbilical cord bicarbonate less than 12 mEq/Lit)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The average Work of Breath in PC- nCPAP and PL- nCPAP. Timepoint: Every 6 hours. Method of measurement: expiratory tidal volume multiplied by dynamic pressure.