Identification the best skin temperature probe attachment place in premature neonates nursed under radiant warmers in NICU: A diagnostic clinical trial study

A probe which is capable of applying known, controlled pressures to the skin, and measuring the subsequent tissue deflections and skin surface temperatures has been designed and tested. This paper describes the design of the probe, with emphasis on the thermal aspects. The fin effect of the probe superstructure is compensated for by providing an appropriately sized reflective area on that portion of the probe which contacts the skin. Experimental calibration results and numerical model predictions are presented.

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Kajian Eksperimen Pengaruh Lingkungan Panas Terhadap Suhu Kulit Manusia Menggunakan Fast Response Temperature Probe PS-2135 dan Temperature Array PS-2157

Jurnal MIPA ◽

10.35799/jmuo.8.2.2019.24252 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

Hesky Stevy Kolibu ◽

Verna Albert Suoth

Keyword(s):

Skin Temperature ◽

Physiological Responses ◽

Fast Response ◽

Heat Losses ◽

The Body ◽

Temperature Changes ◽

Fundamental Factor ◽

Temperature Probe ◽

Heat Exchanges ◽

Sweat Evaporation

Fisika merupakan ilmu alam yang saling berkaitan dengan ilmu lainnya. Salah satu keterkaitannya mempelajari sistem adaptasi tubuh manusia terhadap perubahan suhu. Suhu kulit adalah faktor mendasar dalam pertukaran panas antara tubuh dan lingkungannya. Tingkat suhu kulit secara langsung mempengaruhi transfer energi oleh konveksi dan radiasi dan juga memengaruhi kehilangan panas dari penguapan keringat. Dalam studi eksperimental ini, nilai perubahan suhu kulit dikumpulkan menggunakan Fast Response Temperature Probe PS-2135 dan Temperature Array PS-2157. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk menyelidiki efek dari lingkungan panas pada respon fisiologis suhu kulit tubuhPhysics is a natural science that is interrelated with other sciences. One connection is studying the human body's adaptation system to temperature changes. Skin temperature is a fundamental factor in heat exchanges between the body and its environment. The level of skin temperature directly affects the energy transfer by convection and radiation and also influences heat losses from sweat evaporation. In this experimental study, the skin temperature changes values are collected using Fast Response Temperature Probe PS-2135 and Temperature Array PS-2157. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of warm environmental on physiological responses of body skin temperaturePhysics is a natural science that is interrelated with other sciences. One connection is studying the human body's adaptation system to temperature changes. Skin temperature is a fundamental factor in heat exchanges between the body and its environment. The level of skin temperature directly affects the energy transfer by convection and radiation and also influences heat losses from sweat evaporation. In this experimental study, the skin temperature changes values are collected using Fast Response Temperature Probe PS-2135 and Temperature Array PS-2157. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of warm environmental on physiological responses of body skin temperature

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Caffeine versus Aminophylline for Apnea of Prematurity: A Randomized Clinical Trial

World Journal of Peri & Neonatology ◽

10.18502/wjpn.v2i2.4338 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

MohamadHosein Lookzadeh ◽

ElahaJafari Abeshoori ◽

Mahmood Noorishadkam ◽

Seyed Reza Mirjalili ◽

Hamid Reza Mohammadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Maintenance Dose ◽

Positive Airway Pressure ◽

Preterm Neonates ◽

Premature Neonates ◽

Respiratory Status ◽

American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Apnea Of Prematurity

Background: Apnea of prematurity is often found in preterm neonates with gestational age less than 34-37 weeks or birth weight (BW) less than 1000 grams. The American Academy of Pediatrics defines apnea as a respiratory halt lasting at least 20 seconds, with bradycardia or cyanosis. Methylxanthines reduce the incidence of apnea. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of caffeine and aminophylline on the incidence of apnea in premature neonates. Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 80 premature neonates at ShahidSadoughihospital in Yazd. The first group received the initial dose of 5 mg /kg aminophylline diluted in 5% dextrose with a maintenance dose of 2 mg /kg every 8 hours, while the second group received 30mg/kg of caffeine diluted in 5% dextrose with a 24-hour maintenance dose of 10 mg/kg. Results: The frequency of apnea was less in caffeine group but it was not significantly different between intervention groups (Pvalue=0.121). Although there was a significant difference in respiratory status between the two groups; so in caffeine group, oxyhood was less necessary for neonates (Pvalue=0.012). Using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was significantly less in aminophylline group (Pvalue=0.012). Conclusion: The frequency of apnea was less in the caffeine group, but there was no significant difference between the two groups (P=0.121). Aminophylline treatment in comparison with caffeine can reduce the need for CPAP in neonates with apnea.

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The Effects of Kangaroo Mother Care and Swaddling on Venipuncture Pain in Premature Neonates: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal ◽

10.5812/ircmj.29649 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Shahin Dezhdar ◽

Faezeh Jahanpour ◽

Saeedeh Firouz Bakht ◽

Afshin Ostovar

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Kangaroo Mother Care ◽

Premature Neonates

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Surfactant Administration in Preterm Neonates Using Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Randomized Clinical Trial

ACTA MEDICA IRANICA ◽

10.18502/acta.v57i6.1877 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Elaheh Amini ◽

Mahdi Sheikh ◽

Mamak Shariat ◽

Hosein Dalili ◽

Negin Azadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Laryngeal Mask Airway ◽

Endotracheal Tube ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Laryngeal Mask ◽

Control Group ◽

Premature Neonates ◽

Surfactant Administration ◽

To Receive

Abstract- In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal tube in the early rescue surfactant administration in premature neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). This randomized, clinical trial evaluated 60 premature neonates with RDS. Numbered envelopes randomly assigned 30 neonates to the intervention group to receive 2.5 ml/kg/dose surfactant (Curosurf) via LMA and 30 to the control group to receive 2.5 ml/kg/dose surfactant via an endotracheal tube using the INSURE technique, exclusively during the first two hours of life. There were no differences in the requirement for mechanical ventilation (23.3% vs. 20%, P=0.75), requirement for second dose surfactant (13.3% vs. 6.7%, P=0.67), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (13.3% vs. 6.7%, P=0.67), pneumothorax (6.7% vs. 0%, P=0.49), and intraventricular hemorrhage (10% vs. 10%, P=1) between neonates who received surfactant via LMA versus those who received surfactant via endotracheal tube. LMA seems to be an effective and less invasive alternative to endotracheal intubation for surfactant delivery in premature neonates with RDS.

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Neonatal Thermal Care, Part I: Survey of Temperature Probe Practices

Neonatal Network The Journal of Neonatal Nursing ◽

10.1891/0730-0832.20.3.15 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 15-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Susan Blackburn ◽

Debra DePaul ◽

Lori Loan ◽

Kristie Marbut ◽

Lauren Taquino ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Skin Temperature ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Continuous Monitoring ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Neonatal Nurses ◽

Temperature Probe ◽

Anonymous Questionnaire ◽

Individual Knowledge ◽

Probe Site ◽

Change Position

Purpose: To determine nurses’ practices regarding skin temperature probes.Design: Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire, which was returned by mail. Questionnaires were distributed by volunteer neonatal nurses. Items included frequency of probe change, position of probe, use of probes in skin and air servocontrolled incubators and radiant warmers, as well as demographic data.Sample: Eighty-three neonatal nurses.Results: Nurses reported that skin servocontrolled incubators are used widely, but generally only for infants less than 28 weeks gestational age; a high proportion of respondents reported using continuous monitoring of skin temperature in air servocontrol incubators. Although most nurses reported positioning infants to prevent their lying on the probe, 21 percent reported using the same probe site regardless of infant position. Routine changing of the probe cover was reported by a number of nurses. Practices were influenced by individual knowledge, beliefs, and experience as well as by unit protocols, which varied widely.

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Thermographical Measuring of the Skin Temperature Using Laser Needle Acupuncture in Preterm Neonates

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/614210 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Wolfgang Raith ◽

Gerhard Litscher ◽

Iris Sapetschnig ◽

Sebastian Bauchinger ◽

Evelyne Ziehenberger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Skin Temperature ◽

Laser Acupuncture ◽

Preterm Neonates ◽

Premature Neonates ◽

Premature Babies ◽

Maximum Value ◽

Gas Measurements ◽

Laser Needle ◽

Discharge From Hospital ◽

Needle Acupuncture

In children, laser acupuncture is used more often than needle acupuncture in Western countries, due to their aversion to needles. When applying laser acupuncture to premature babies and neonates, firstly the degree of the thermal increase to the skin has to be evaluated so as to guarantee safe application. The patients were premature neonates before their discharge from hospital. The measurements were carried out by means of a polygraphy while they were asleep shortly. The large intestine 4 acupoint (LI4,Hegu) was stimulated by a microlaser needle (10 mW, 685 nm) twice (5 and 10 min). Local thermographic pictures were taken with a thermal camera (Flir i5, Flir Systems Inc., Portland, USA), and the warmest point was determined and subsequently compared. The study included 10 premature neonates (7 male, 3 female). The measurements were carried out on the 33rd day of life (weight 2030 g, gestational age36+3weeks of pregnancy). In comparison to the initial temperature (32.9C°), after 5 minutes of stimulation (33.9°C) (P=0.025) and also after 10 minutes of stimulation (34.0°C) (P=0.01), there was found to be a significant increase in the skin temperature. The singular maximum value of 37.9°C bears a potential danger; however, compared to the local temperatures reached in transcutaneous blood gas measurements it appears not to entail any risks.

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