Comparison of RAM Cannula Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Versus Infant Flow Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)

University of Michigan

Status: Terminated

Conditions: Prematurity; Acute Respiratory Deficiency; Assisted Ventilation

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02032511

HUM00073557

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study is designed to compare the effectiveness and ease of use of two commonly used NCPAP interfaces: the RAM NC and the Infant Flow prongs and nasal mask.

Enrollment: 19 patients

Sex: All

Ages: Under 6 months old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• less than or equal to 7 kg
• order for nasal continuous positive pressure

Exclusion criteria

• patients greater than 7kg
• patients that do not have informed consent

Trial design

19 participants in 2 patient groups

RAM Cannula Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

Infant Flow Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP)