Respiratory and hemodynamic effects of varying bubble nasal continuous airway pressure in very low birth weight infants
Sponsor: |
NA |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
IRB Number: |
AAAM0254 |
Contact: |
Rakesh Sahni, MD: 212-305-5827 / rs62@cumc.columbia.edu |
The purpose of this study is to see if the use of bubble nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) at a pressure of 6-7 centimeters of water (cm H2O) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is associated with improved gas exchange without any related changes in vital signs.
This study is closed
Investigator
Rakesh Sahni, MD
Was your baby born prematurely? |
Yes |
No |
Was your baby born with a very low birth weight (less than 1500 grams - 3 pounds, 5 ounces)? |
Yes |
No |