Non-invasive Monitoring of Newborns in the First Hours of Life for the Prevention of SUPC (Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse): Interventional Study With Medical Device

SUPC is a rare event, with maximum incidence in the first 2 hours of life of the newborn. Despite the rarity of events, the consequences can be dramatic, with a high risk of death and severe neurological disabilities. To date, prevention of events is based on serial clinical monitoring of newborns during skin-to-skin contact.

Some non-invasive monitoring systems integrated into wearable textiles have proven to be reliable and are well tolerated by newborns, families, and healthcare personnel.

The application of non-invasive monitoring via a wearable device in newborns during the first 48-72 hours of life could enable early recognition and timely management of episodes that may result in SUPC, thereby improving clinical practice.

Inclusion criteria

• Gestational age ³ 35 weeks
• Apgar score at 5 minutes ³ 8
• Acquisition of written informed consent from the parent/guardian

Exclusion criteria

• Major congenital malformations
• Family history of silver allergy