Lung ultrasound to predict breathing problems in late preterm babies
Part of Lungs & breathing, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses lung ultrasound to see if it can predict which late preterm babies (born 34–36 weeks) might have trouble breathing after birth. The goal is to find these babies early so they can get the right care sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 34 weeks and 0 days and 36 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
- Your baby is breathing room air or needs only a small amount of extra oxygen (1 liter per minute or less through a nasal cannula).
- Your baby is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or the well baby nursery (WBN).
- Your baby does not have a major genetic condition or syndrome.
- Your baby does not have a heart or lung structural problem.
- Your baby did not have a low cord blood pH (less than 7.0) or a low APGAR score (5 or less at 5 minutes).
- Your baby did not have a suspected fetal hemorrhage or significant anemia at birth.
Quick eligibility check
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