Neonatal Mask Seal; a Two-handed Versus One-handed Approach: The NeoSeal Study
When babies can't breathe effectively, we can use a facemask to give them breaths and oxygen. The mask can be held with one or two hands, depending on the preference of the doctor. Both types of mask holds are recommended in international guidelines, but it is unclear which one is better for the baby. If a lot of air is leaking around the mask, it means that the baby is not getting the full breathing support that the healthcare providers are trying to give. There currently is not enough evidence to say which type of hold is better to reduce this potential leaking of air.
In this study, the investigators will compare two different ways of holding a mask on a baby's face to help them breathe. Each baby will be randomly allocated to either a one-handed or a two-handed mask hold, and the investigators will measure how much air leaks out around the mask during each breath. Any baby in the neonatal unit may be included in this study.
