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Pediatric Congress 2019 Current Pediatric Research | ISSN: 0971-9032 | Volume 23
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July 25-26, 2019 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
OF EXCELLENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL
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International Conference on
PEDIATRICS AND NEONATOLOGY
HEART RATE MONITORING IN NEW
BORN BABIES: CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES
Aim: The aim of this paper is to present a new approach to monitoring heart
rate in new born babies that has the potential to significantly change clinical
outcomes for babies needing resuscitation and enhanced support at birth.
The technology in addition has the potential to serve as a research platform
for future research in this area of critical care.
Introduction: 10% of new born babies need enhanced support in the tran-
sition from the womb to the outside world and heart rate (HR) assessment in
these first few ‘Golden minutes’ of life is critical to the guidance of resuscita-
tion efforts. There is a lack of reliable and timely HR information from existing
modes of HR assessment to support optimal new born transition, particularly
in premature and poorly-perfused babies.
HR Monitoring Alternatives: A number of new technologies have been or
are being, developed to overcome the limitations of current HR assessment
techniques. These include forehead-mounted reflectance photoplethysmog-
raphy (PPG), Bluetooth ECG, the use of camera/video, Doppler ultrasound
and Bluetooth digital stethoscope. SurePulse vs utilises PPG and wireless-
ly delivers accurate and reliable HR information, visible in real-time, to the
whole clinical team in the delivery room, supporting optimal care of the new
born baby.
Conclusion: New technologies provide new possibilities in vital signs moni-
toring at birth and should enhance the evidence-based evaluation of chang-
ing practice in the delivery room. Opportunities include optimisation of ven-
tilation, delayed cord clamping, umbilical cordmilking andmother-and-baby
bonding (skin-to-skin care).
Quentin Hayes, Curr Pediatr Res 2019, Volume 23
Quentin Hayes has worked in Healthcare in the
UK for over 25 years in both the private sector
and the NHS. He is a graduate in Economics from
Durham University and holds professional quali-
fications including membership of the Chartered
Institute of Marketing.
Quentin Hayes
SurePulse Medical Limited, United Kingdom
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