PRETERM NEONATE

This study compares two sedatives, dexmedetomidine and midazolam, in very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) who need a breathing tube. The goal is to see if dexmedetomidine helps them come off the ventilator faster, reducing lung damage. About 380 babies will take part acro…

This study tests whether using lung ultrasound instead of chest X-rays can safely reduce radiation exposure in very preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) who need breathing support in the NICU. About 180 infants will be randomly assigned to get either lung ultrasound or standard …

This study looks at how different levels of gentle breathing support (called PEEP/CPAP) affect the lungs of babies born before 32 weeks. The goal is to find the best pressure to keep their tiny lungs open and reduce the need for a breathing machine. Researchers will use a new, ra…

This study looks at how doctors decide when to take extremely preterm babies (born before 28 weeks) off a breathing machine in their first two weeks of life. Researchers will ask doctors daily why they choose to remove the tube or keep it in, and then check if those decisions lea…

This study looks at how hard premature babies (born at 32 weeks or earlier) work to breathe just before and after their breathing tube is removed. Researchers will measure breathing effort for a few minutes each time. They want to see if these measurements can better predict whic…