Approved and Funded Neonatal
Resuscitation Program® (NRP) Research
Grants and Young Investigator Awards
®
2012
Young Investigator Award:
Effects of supplemental oxygen following hypoxia-ischemia in preterm and term-equivalent neonatal rat pups, New
York, NY
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End tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) prediction of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during CPR in asystolic and
bradycardic neonates, Dallas, TX
Determination of the rate of common deviations from the NRP algorithm and evaluation of focused strategies for
remediation, Fremont, CA
2011
A multi-center state collaborative project to improve delivery room management of neonatal resuscitation,
Freemont, CA
Tracheal Suctioning in “Spontaneous” Meconium Aspiration in Non-vigorous Asphyxiated Lambs, Albany, NY
Young Investigator Award:
Variability in Delivery Room Management of Infants With Congenital Anomalies, Philadelphia, PA
The Use of Pulse Oximetry in the Assessment of Effective Chest Compressions During Neonatal Resuscitation,
Albany, NY
2010
Alternative Chest Compression and Decompression Techniques in Neonatal Piglet Model of Cardiac Arrest,
University of Florida, Gainsville, FL
Young Investigator Award:
Hyperoxia-Induced Oxidative Stress in the Developing Lung, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University,
Chicago, IL
Teaching Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation with the Videolaryngoscope, a Randomized Controlled Trial, CHU SainteJustine, Montreal, QC, Canada
Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study of Asynchronous Compression and Ventilation Cycles vs Standard NRP CPR for
Resuscitation in a Neonatal Swine Asphyxia Model, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
The Effect of Resuscitative Hyperoxia on Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) Signaling and T-cell Recruitment, Stony Brook
University School of Medicine, New York, NY
2009
Resuscitation with Varying Levels of Oxygen Soon After Birth and its Effects on Long Term Outcomes in Neonatal
Mice, University at Buffalo/ Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Effect of Delivery Room Temperature on the Admission Temperature of Very Low Birth Weight Infants-A
Randomized Controlled Trial (revision), Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Young Investigator Award:
Study of Optimal Ventilation to Chest Compression Ratio in Resuscitation of Neonatal Piglets, University at Buffalo/
Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Video Laryngoscopy Assisted Coaching Improves Resident Intubation Training, Duke University, NC
2008
Acute and Long-term Effects of Newborn Resuscitation with 100% Oxygen on Bone Marrow Function and Malignant
Transformation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Long-Term Retention of Knowledge and Technical Skills Following Traditional vs High Fidelity Simulation-based NRP,
Children’s Hospital Boston, Boston, MA
Young Investigator Award:
Delivery Room Cardiopulmonary Support and Long-Term Outcomes in Very Low Birth Weight Infants, The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Prevention of Oxidative Injury in the Neonatal Pulmonary Vasculature After Brief Exposure to Hyperoxia,
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Comparison of Umbilical Venous and Intraosseous Access During Simulated Neonatal Resuscitation, Stanford
University, Palo Alto, CA
Effectiveness of Plastic Lined Hats for Prevention of Hypothermia in Preterm Newborns in the Delivery Room,
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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?, University of
Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Effect of Oxygen Concentration of Resuscitative Gas on Pulmonary Hemodynamics in Term Lambs, Women
and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Young Investigator Award:
Randomized Controlled Trial of Endotracheal Versus Intravenous Administration of Epinephrine During
Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Asphyxiated Neonatal Piglets, University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Re-Oxygenation of Asphyxiated Neonatal Mice. Does Oxygen Concentration Matter?, Columbia University,
New York, NY
2004
Prevention of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury with Minocycline, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston,
MA
Randomized Controlled Trial of End-Tidal CO2 Guided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated Neonatal
Model, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
2003
Effect of Hypercapnia on the Newborn Brain: Need for Resuscitation; Drexel University College of Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA
Resuscitation With 100% Oxygen vs Room Air in Premature Lambs: Effect on Oxidant Stress, Apoptosis, and Necrosis;
Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Young Investigator Award:
Protective Strategies Against Periventricular Leukomalacia; University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
2002
NRP and Neonatal Outcomes in Rural Hospitals; University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN
Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing Resuscitation of Term Newborn Infants with 100% Oxygen
Versus Room Air; SUNY, Stony Brook, NY
Young Investigator Award:
Post Hypoxic Resuscitative Oxygen Concentration and EGR-1 Expression in the Piglet Brain; Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
2001
Does Hypothermia Extend the Therapeutic Window for Anti-Inflammatory Neuroprotective Strategies after Neonatal
Cerebral Hypoxia-Ischemia in Rats?; The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Comparison of Albumin Versus Normal Saline Administration on Resuscitation in an Asphyxiated Hypotensive
Neonatal Model; University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
2000
Potential Physiological Role of Vernix Caseosa in the Delivery Room; Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati,
OH
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Serial Evaluation of the Lead Resuscitator Based on Video Review; University
of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
Is Intrapartum Oro -and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning Effective in the Newborn Infant Born Through Meconium Stained
Amniotic Fluid?; SUNY, Stony Brook, NY
1999
Evaluation of Self-Efficacy Following Use of a Simple, Inexpensive Model for Teaching of Umbilical Vein
Catheterization; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1998
Impact of Education and Training of Neonatal Resuscitation and Asphyxia Related Morbidity and Mortality in
Institutional Births; AAPI Charitable Foundation, Oak Brook Terrace, IL
Prevention of Heat Loss in the Delivery Room: The Effect of Polyethylene Occlusive Skin Wrapping Immediately After
Birth in Very Premature Infants; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1997
Study to Measure Development of Competence in Neonatal Intubation by Pediatric Residents; The University of
Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
Development of a Simulated Delivery Room for the Study of Human Performance During Neonatal Resuscitation,
Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA
Effect of Glucose Administration During Resuscitation on Brain Function Following Neonatal Asphyxia, Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, MD
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; Keesler Medical Center, Keesler AFB, MS
1996
Perceptions of Physicians Regarding Pre-Term Neonatal Resuscitation of Very and Extremely Low Birth Weight
Infants; Rush University, College of Nursing, Napa, CA
Neuroprotective Effects of Postischemic Adenosine Potentiation and Mild Hypothermia in the Neonatal Rat; UCLA
School of Medicine, Center for Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA
Trend Analysis to Reveal Changes in Neonatal Morbidity in Illinois After Initiation of the National Resuscitation
Program; Columbus Hospital, Chicago, IL
Consent of Neonatal Resuscitation Research – What are Societal Preferences?; Children's Hospital for Eastern
Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1995
Management of the Apparently Vigorous Meconium- Stained Neonate: A Randomized Prospective Trial; Jefferson
Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Effect of 100% Oxygen and 21% Oxygen During Resuscitation on Cerebral Cellular Function Following Neonatal
Asphyxia; Allegheny Health, Education, Research Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
1994
A Computer-Based Program to Administer Post-Tests for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Saint Elizabeth's
Medical Center, Boston, MA
Retention of Knowledge and Skills in Family Practice Residents Following Neonatal Resuscitation Program Courses: A
Randomized Trail, SMBD-Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada