The Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation

Objectives: Heart rate (HR) is the most significant parameter to assess a newborn's clinical status at birth. Recently, novel technologies including smartphone applications have been suggested for HR assessment during neonatal resuscitation. The aim of this study was t...

CSAR is invited to present at the Neonatal Grand in Calgary on October 8th. "Enhanced monitoring during neonatal resuscitation"

The presentation is based on the recent article "Enhanced monitoring during neonatal resuscitation"

We will upload the recorded presentation on...

Abstract:

Immediately after birth through spontaneous breaths, infants' clear lung liquid replacing it with air, and gradually establishing a functional residual capacity to achieve gas exchange. Most infants start breathing independently after birth and ~3% of infants...

Approximately 10% of newborn infants require resuscitative intervention at birth. Ideally, this care is provided by a team of expert healthcare professionals who possess exceptional cognitive, psychomotor, and communication skills. Human errors and deviations from resu...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31518615

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: 

Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) using a ventilation device and a face mask is recommended for compromised newborn infants in the delivery room (DR). Airway obstruction and face mask leak during PPV may...

Scholarships demonstrate support for student work

Graduate students explain why they chose the Department of Pediatrics

By Tamara Vineberg on October 1, 2019

Three graduate learners have been chosen to receive the Pediatric Recruitment Scholarship, valued at $8,000. We me...

Graduate students take a closer look at technology's impact

By Tamara Vineberg on October 1, 2019

Zehnder and Ghoman are using eye tracking glasses in separate research projects. This special technology is worn by clinicians to record eye movements during procedures or o...

Graduate students take a closer look at technology's impact

By Tamara Vineberg on October 1, 2019

Peter Anto Johnson uses a digital stethoscope on a newborn model. The digital stethoscope is one tool being analyzed as part of a research project.

Peter Anto Johnson underst...