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Impact of early maturation, immunisation and caffeine on control of breathing in preterm infants with and without chronic lung disease

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01.01.2009
 - 31.12.2010

This study aims to provide further insight into the early maturation of respiratory control in infants born preterm. In addition, quanitification of breathing regulation in preterm infants with and without chronic lung disease using new analytical techniques may give improved insight into the impact that CLDI has upon this process. Examination of the impact of two common interventions known to affect respiratory control (i.e. caffeine administration and immunisation) may provide a mechanism for quantifying control impairments in infants affected by CLDI. Early identification of those infants most at risk for abnormal control may prove useful in assessing the necessity for ongoing clinical monitoring during the pre- and post-discharge care of infants born preterm.

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Sven Schulzke

Principal Investigator