Validating cerebral saturation monitoring during neonatal transport
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A pilot feasibility study to assess and validate the use of cerebral saturation monitoring during the transport of critically ill neonates.
IRAS ID
221385
Contact name
N Fowler
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 0 days
Research summary
Preterm babies who require intensive care are at risk from a variety of breathing problems due to their under developed organs. Brain injury and heart problems are just two of the conditions that can result from a lack of oxygen due to breathing difficulties, both of which are known to dramatically affect the babies development and can detrimentally impact on life expectancy. Transporting these babies from intensive care is sometimes very important to ensure they reach the right hospital and get the most appropriate treatment. This research study aims to highlight the usefulness and practicality of monitoring oxygen levels in the brain during transfers between hospitals. This type of monitoring is becoming a valuable tool during surgery and in treatment of adults and children with a variety of medical conditions, yet has not been extensively tested in a transport setting. Initial one off uses suggest this is a very informative measurement, providing extra clinical information, but this study is needed to assess whether this equipment can feasibly be introduced to the transport setting and whether the movements associated with transport can affect these monitored levels.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/NW/0423
Date of REC Opinion
25 Aug 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion