Improving neonatal resuscitation to save newborn lives
Official title: Applying Human Factors Science, Design Thinking and Systems Engineering to Mitigate Threats to Neonates Undergoing Resuscitation and Stabilization
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10927281 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make the process of helping newborns who need immediate care safer and more effective by improving the way medical teams work together and use technology during resuscitation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $476,847 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029123-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927281 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are newborns requiring resuscitation in a neonatal intensive care setting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not newborns or those who do not require resuscitation will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and effectiveness of neonatal resuscitation, a critical process for approximately 400,000 newborns in the U.S. each year. By applying human factors science, design thinking, and systems engineering, the project aims to improve the physical workspace, decision-making processes, and human-technology interactions during resuscitation. The team will assess current resuscitation environments and use simulations to identify optimal room configurations that support better team performance. Additionally, the research will explore innovative ways to display vital data and alert staff to potential threats before they escalate.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce error rates in neonatal resuscitation, leading to improved survival rates and quality of life for newborns.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that applying human factors and systems engineering principles can lead to significant improvements in clinical outcomes, suggesting a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halamek, Louis Patrick — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Halamek, Louis Patrick
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.