Status:
COMPLETED
Study of the Need for Temperature Probe Covers for Newborn Babies on Radiant Warmers
Lead Sponsor:
Maimonides Medical Center
Conditions:
Impaired Thermoregulation
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 1 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the need for reflective heat shield covers over the temperature probes applied to the skin of newborn babies who are being nursed under a radiant warmer.
Detailed Description
Servocontrolled radiant warmers are widely used for infants' temperature maintenance. Covering the attached skin temperature (or thermistor) probe with a reflective shield may prevent inadvertent warm...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stable newborn infants greater than 1000g birth weight
- On room air or on CPAP in 21% oxygen
- Being nursed under radiant warmer
Exclusion
- Major congenital anomalies
- Significant dermatological pathology or abnormalities
- Documented or suspected sepsis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00312065
Start Date
October 1 2003
End Date
April 1 2005
Last Update
April 7 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11219