Current Areas of Investigation
Respiratory
Outpatient oxygen weaning based on biometric monitoring
Evaluation of trends in transcutaneous CO2 to evaluate and predict bronchopulmonary dysplasia
QI initiatives to decrease bronchopulmonary dysplasia via standardized delivery room management focused on non-invasive respiratory management
Extended caffeine to decrease intermittent hypoxia
Evaluation of apnea of prematurity and its natural history and management in the NICU
Nutrition
QI initiatives to decrease post-natal growth failure in the preterm infant
Donor milk use in a Level-III NICU and Social Determinants of Health
Family Enagagement
QI initiatives to improve family engagement
Use of video telehealth to facilitate communication and improve resuscitation at satellite delivery centers
Cardiovascular
Evaluation of the effect of phototherapy on the duration of the patent ductus arteriosus