NRP Research Grant & Young Investigator Award Program
Previously Approved Studies
2007
Preventing Cell Death in Neonatal Hearts during Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation, Northwestern University, Chicago IL
Use of a Neonatal Lung Model to Evaluate Changes in Lung Compliance with Flow-Inflating Versus Self-Inflating Resuscitation Bags, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Laryngeal Mask Airway for Surfactant Administration in a Newborn Animal Model, University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Endotracheal Intubation and Suctioning of Non-Vigorous Infants Born to Mothers with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid: Does it Affect Outcome?, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Young Investigator Award: Effects of Hyperoxia on Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage in Premature Rabbit Pups, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
2006
A Randomized-Control Study Comparing Neonatal Outcomes for
Traditional Birthing Attendants (TBAs) Trained in Neonatal Resuscitation
that Incorporates a Reusable Pocket Mask Resuscitator Compared
to Current Standard Birthing Practice in Luwanyama District,
Zambia, The Floating Hospital for Children, Tufts-New England
Medical Center, Boston, MA
Randomized Study of Vasopressin vs Standard and High-Dose
Epinephrine in a Neonatal Model of Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest,
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario Canada
Comparison of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure versus Free
Flow Oxygen Administration on Oxygen Saturation During Resuscitation
of Infants > 35 Weeks Gestation, University of Calgary, Calgary,
Alberta Canada
Screen-Based Computer Simulation as an Adjunct to Conventional
NRP Training, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2005
Newborn Ventilation in the Delivery Room: Could We do it Better with a Mechanical Device?
Effect of Oxygen Concentration of Resuscitative Gas on Pulmonary Hemodynamics in Term Lambs
Young Investigator Award: Randomized Controlled Trial of Endotracheal Versus Intravenous Administration of Epinephrine During Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Asphyxiated Neonatal Piglets
Re-Oxygenation of Asphyxiated Neonatal Mice. Does Oxygen Concentration Matter?
2004
Randomized Controlled Trial of End-Tidal CO2 Guided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated Neonatal Model
Prevention of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury with Minocycline
2003
Effect of Hypercapnia on the Newborn Brain: Need for Resuscitation
Resuscitation With 100% Oxygen vs Room Air in Premature Lambs: Effect on Oxidant Stress, Apoptosis, and Necrosis
Young Investigator Award: Protective Strategies Against Periventricular Leukomalacia
2002
NRP and Neonatal Outcomes in Rural Hospitals
Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing Resuscitation of Term Newborn Infants with 100% Oxygen Versus Room Air
Young Investigator Award: Post Hypoxic Resuscitative Oxygen Concentration and EGR-1 Expression in the Piglet Brain
2001
Does Hypothermia Extend the Therapeutic Window for Anti-Inflammatory Neuroprotective Strategies after Neonatal Cerebral Hypoxia-Ischemia in Rats?
Comparison of Albumin Versus Normal Saline Administration on Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated Hypotensive Neonatal Model
2000
Potential Physiological Role of Vernix Caseosa in the Delivery Room
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Serial Evaluation of the Lead Resuscitator Based on Video Review
Is Intrapartum Oro and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Effective in the Newborn Infant Born Through Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid?
1999
Evaluation of Self-Efficacy Following Use of a Simple, Inexpensive Model for Teaching of Umbilical Vein Catheterization.
1998
Impact of Education and Training of Neonatal Resuscitation and Asphyxia Related Morbidity and Mortality in Institutional Births
Prevention of Heat Loss in the Delivery Room: The Effect of Polyethylene Occlusive Skin Wrapping Immediately After Birth in Very Premature Infants
1997
Study to Measure Development of Competence in Neonatal Intubation by Pediatric Residents
Development of a Simulated Delivery Room for the Study of Human Performance During Neonatal Resuscitation
Effect of Glucose Administration During Resuscitation on Brain Function Following Neonatal Asphyxia
Variability of Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Oxygen Saturation, and Blood Pressure Simultaneously
Measured Using Non-Invasive Monitoring During the Transition Period in Healthy Full-Term Newborn Infants
1996
Perceptions of Physicians Regarding Pre-Term Neonatal Resuscitation of Very and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Neuroprotective Effects of Postischemic Adenosine Potentiation and Mild Hypothermia in the Neonatal Rat
Trend Analysis to Reveal Changes in Neonatal Morbidity in Illinois After Initiation of the National Resuscitation Program
Consent of Neonatal Resuscitation Research—What are Societal Preferences?
1995
Management of the Apparently Vigorous Meconium-Stained Neonate: A Randomized Prospective Trial
Effect of 100% Oxygen and 21% Oxygen During Resuscitation on Cerebral Cellular Function Following Neonatal Asphyxia
1994
A Computer-Based Program to Administer Post-Tests for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Retention of Knowledge and Skills in Family Practice Residents Following Neonatal Resuscitation Program Courses: A Randomized Trail
