A pilot randomized controlled trial of EKG for neonatal resuscitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The seventh edition of the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program recommends the use of a cardiac monitor in infants that need resuscitation. Previous trials have shown that EKG heart rate is available before pulse rate from a pulse oximeter. To date no trial has looked at how the availability of electrocardiogram (EKG) affects clinical interventions in the delivery room.

Objective

To determine whether the availability of an EKG heart rate value and tracing to the clinical team has an effect on physiologic measures and related interventions during the stabilization of preterm infants.

Design/methods

Forty (40) premature infants enrolled in a neuro-monitoring study (The Neu-Prem Trial: NCT02605733) who had an EKG monitor available were

SUBMITTER: Katheria A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5669495 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature