Estimation of Cardiac Output in Neonatal ICU Using an Ultrasound Dilution Technique

Estimation of Cardiac Output in Neonatal ICU Using an Ultrasound Dilution Technique

Presently there is no apparatus, clinically available, for routine determination of cardiac output (CO) in children. The goal of this research is to develop new technology that will help determine CO in neonates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All neonatal patients cared for in our ICU with umbilical venous and arterial catheters simultaneously in place for their care, will be eligible.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients would be excluded if the family/guardian denied permission or if the attending physician felt the patient was not stable.