Different Levels of BiPAP
Crossover Study of the Work of Breathing at Different Levels of BiPAP Settings in Neonates
King's College Hospital NHS Trust
21 participants
May 23, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Some infants with breathing problems at birth may need to be connected to a machine to help support their breathing. The purpose of this study is to optimise the level of breathing support on Bi level continuous airway pressure (BiPAP), a support which gives two levels of support (pressure) to premature infants. The study is investigating which upper pressure gives the best support, that is results in the baby having to breathe less hard (work of breathing). Researchers will measure the work of breathing using a small catheter. Infants will receive three different upper pressures of BiPAP with the same baseline pressure for 20 minutes each. In between each upper level they will receive the standard upper pressure for 20 minutes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Preterm infants born <34 weeks of gestation at KCH requiring primary respiratory support before intubation, after extubation or requiring respiratory support after seven days
- Infants aged between 2 days and 2 months at time of study
Exclusion Criteria4
- Infants with congenital abnormalities of the respiratory system.
- Infants with blood-culture confirmed sepsis.
- Recent gastrointestinal surgery (within 7 days)
- Non-English speakers
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Interventions
Infants in this arm of the study will each rotate through three different BiPAP settings. The following BiPAP settings will be used: 13cmH2O / 5cmH2O, 10cmH2O / 5cmH2O, 7cmH2O / 5cmH2O
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NCT06421519