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Caffeine treatment for stimulation of spontaneous breathing in preterm infants at birth

To investigate the direct effect of caffeine on the respiratory effort of the preterm infant at birth.

Development of an instrument to measure quality of life in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

The development of a disease specific questionnaire to measure the quality of life in children with BPD at age 4-8, that can be answered by the parents.

Randomized crossover comparison of mask leak between facemask and nasal mask ventilation; a pilot study.

To compare the occurrence of significant mask leak when using a nasal mask versus a facemask in preterm infants needing positive pressure ventilation.

Monitoring fetal-to-neonatal pulmonary transition after birth with transcutaneous electromyography of the diaphragm

This study has the following objectives:1) To assess if dEMG measurement is feasible during pulmonary transition in the delivery room* Does the signal quality (expressed in heart rate and respiratory rate) of dEMG during the transition agree with…

Comparing pulse rate measurement in newborns using conventional and dry electrode ECG monitors

To determine the accuracy of the *NeoBeat* device against gold standard measurements obtained by an ECG monitor with disposable (gel) electrodes and against pulse measured preductally as derived by pulse-oximeter.