Thermal Imaging in Neonates: A Feasibility Study in Healthy Babies and Babies With Suspected TTN
Thermal Imaging in Neonates: A Feasibility Study in Healthy Babies and Babies With Suspected TTN
This is a study to evaluate thermal imaging as a technology to monitor the normal clearing of
 amniotic fluid from healthy newborns and newborns suspected of having a condition called
 transient tachypnea of the newborn, or TTN. Thermal images are taken using an imaging device
 that attaches to an iPhone. This device, commercially known as FLIR ONE, creates a
 non-identifiable image based on the heat pattern of an object. In this case, the object is a
 child's chest and back. It does not emit any radiation like an x-ray does.
Inclusion Criteria (healthy and suspected TTN babies):

 -  Full term (greater than or equal to 37 weeks gestation)

 -  less than 3 days old

 -  born via normal vaginal delivery

 Inclusion Criteria (only for suspected TTN babies):

 -  neonatologist assesses baby as possibly having TTN

 -  chest x-ray done as part of evaluation for TTN

 -  no other significant co-morbid conditions present

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  parents do not consent to have baby participate