PNEUMACRIT Device for Neonatal Cardio Respiratory Monitoring

Preterm Neonate/ Neonatal Embedded Universal Microelectronic Wearable Acquisition for Cardio Respiratory Intensive Therapy. Clinical Assessment of Device Usability and Reliability

The usability of a new PNEUMACRIT system is studied in clinical environment in this feasibility study.

Electrical impedance tomography is a noninvasive monitoring tool for neonatal lung aeration and breathing. This feasibility study will assess the usability of a new PNEUMACRIT electrode belt in clinical environment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Inpatient at Oulu University Hospital PICU or NICU
• Gestational age at birth over 32 weeks
• Weight 2000-5000g
• Postnatal age > 12 hours
• Written informed consent from the parents of legal representative
• Non-invasive monitoring of oxygen saturation and ECG

Exclusion Criteria:

• Postmenstrual age < 32 weeks
• Weight at time of the study < 2000g or > 5000g
• Chest skin lesion preventing safe use of the electrode belt
• Recent chest surgery within the past 7 days (e.g. thoracotomy)