The Efficacy of a Novel, Non-contact EKG in the NICU

Northwestern Medicine10 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to see how well a non-contact EKG compares to the EKG currently used in the special care nursery.

Current EKGs use sticky pads that attach to the skin, but these do not stick well to newborns under two days old and can cause skin irritation. Researchers are testing a new EKG system that works without stickers to see if it is accurate.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Electrocardiogram Electrode Site Reaction

Interventions

non-contact EKGDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

ultra-sensitive, non-contact EKG pad will be placed beneath the infant

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 0 DaysMax age: 30 DaysHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Apgar at 5 min \>/= 7 * Admitted to the NICU * Indication for standard EKG monitoring Exclusion Criteria: * Apgar \< 7 at 5 min * Not in the NICU * Not being monitored with standard EKG monitors

Locations (1)

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

difference in heart rate

we will compare the two heart rate figures from both EKG sources

Time frame: 1 hour

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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