Improving chest compressions for newborns with low heart rates during resuscitation
Optimizing Chest Compressions for Bradycardia during Neonatal Resuscitation
This study is looking at the best way to give chest compressions to newborns with slow heart rates during resuscitation, to help improve their chances of survival and protect their brains.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158673 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to optimize chest compressions for newborns experiencing bradycardia during resuscitation. It aims to determine the most effective heart rate threshold for initiating compressions, focusing on improving blood flow to the brain and heart. By using animal models, the study will evaluate the impact of different heart rate ranges on gas exchange and overall outcomes. The goal is to refine current neonatal resuscitation protocols to enhance survival and reduce brain injury in newborns.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newborns experiencing bradycardia during resuscitation efforts.
Not a fit: Patients who are not newborns or who do not experience bradycardia during resuscitation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and reduced brain injury in newborns who experience low heart rates during resuscitation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that optimizing resuscitation techniques can significantly improve outcomes in neonatal care, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chandrasekharan, Praveen — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Chandrasekharan, Praveen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.