Clinical Assessment of the BreathAlert Device in Monitoring Apneic Episodes

William Marsh Rice University60 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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Conditions

Apnea Infant

Interventions

BreathAlert (low cost respiratory rate and apnea monitor)DEVICE

A BreathAlert device is attached to the subject. Data from BreathAlert and vital signs monitors is collected.

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be identified using the eligibility criteria stipulated below. 1. The patient is currently being treated at QECH in the neonatal or pediatric ward. 2. The patient is deemed to be at risk for apnea or in need of respiratory rate monitoring. 3. A BreathAlert device is available for use while the patient is at risk for apnea. 4. The patient's caregiver has provided informed consent for their child to participate. Exclusion Criteria:

Clinical Assessment of the BreathAlert Device in Monitoring Apneic Episodes

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