Pilot Clinical Assessment of the BreathAlert Device in Monitoring Apneic Episodes in Infants at Risk for Apnea
Pilot Clinical Assessment of the BreathAlert Device in Monitoring Apneic Episodes in Infants at Risk for Apnea
A team of researchers at Rice University in partnership with clinicians at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital created BreathAlert, a low cost battery-powered monitor that detects and corrects apnea. This study evaluates the ability of BreathAlert to detect respiration and apneic episodes in infants. Data from BreathAlert and vital signs monitors is collected. The performance of BreathAlert in respiration and apnea detection is compared with traditional vital sign monitoring which may include temperature, heart rate, EKG, respiratory rate, SPO2 and impedance pneumography.
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants will be identified using the eligibility criteria stipulated below.
The patient is currently being treated at QECH in the neonatal or pediatric ward.
The patient is deemed to be at risk for apnea or in need of respiratory rate monitoring.
A BreathAlert device is available for use while the patient is at risk for apnea.
The patient's caregiver has provided informed consent for their child to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
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