A non-ventilated preterm baby in incubator is under observation. Which is the best way to monitor the baby's breathing and detect apnea?: (A) Infrared throracic movement study, (B) Capnography, (C) Nasal digital temperature monitoring, (D) Impedance technique
Answer is D. d. Impedance technique(Ref: AAP guidelines 2015)Respiratory monitoring is based on impedance technique, that measures changes in electrical resistance during breathing;The electrode is fixed on the chest wall to pick up signals which are displayed as respiratory rate.