Who can take part?
Neonates who:
- Are admitted to the NICU.
- Require mechanically ventilated.
- Are identified as meeting criteria for physiotherapy assessment.
- Have had a CXR in the previous 24 hours
Additionally, the parent/guardian must:
- Have signed the consent form.
- Be competent in understanding what the process will involve, assuring informed consent is obtained.
What is involved for you?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and feasibility of LUS compared to current CPT outcome measures of auscultation and CXR, in guiding decision-making around the use of CPT in neonates.
Participants will undergo a routine respiratory physiotherapy assessment on admission by a trained neonatal physiotherapist using CXR and auscultation and a CPT intervention plan determined. Participants will then undergo an LUS assessment by a physiotherapist blinded to the original assessment findings and diagnosis. LUS diagnosis and findings will be shared with the physiotherapist who provided the initial assessment and a re-evaluation of intended treatment will occur.
Trial dates
June 2024-July 2024