Neonatologie

The research unit for optimizing postnatal monitoring for neonates develops innovative technologies to improve the monitoring and care of this vulnerable patient group. The focus is on the further development of resuscitation guidelines through innovative heart rate monitoring systems (pNIRS) as well as revolutionizing temperature monitoring with a new wireless, non-invasive device (MonT NEO). The aim is to establish objective, continuous measurement methods that sustainably improve the treatment effectiveness and survival of newborns.

Contact

Nariae Baik-Schneditz  
T: +43 316 385 13830

Forschung

Our Focus

  • Development and implementation of continuous, objective monitoring systems to improve the effectiveness of care for our smallest newborns as part of initial postnatal care
  • Establishment of precise and reliable monitoring data to sustainably optimize the care and survival of preterm and newborn infants

 

Ziele

Our goals

  • Introduction of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy as a Routine Monitoring Tool in Primary Care for Newborns and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Introduction of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Infections in Newborns

Our projects

BcpNIRS

  • Heart rate measurement with pulsatile near infrared spectroscopy during postnatal adaptation in neonates with bradycardia
  • Duration: since 2024

MonT Neo

  • Continuous Monitoring of Body Temperature in Neonates during skin-to-skin care immediately after Cesarean Section
  • Duration: since 2024

SSC

  • Immediate skin-to-skin care for preterm infants after birth
  • Duration: since 2025

NEU-STIM

  • A randomized trial of repetitive versus selective tactile stimulation for preterm infants at birth
  • Duration: since 2024