Prediction of Extubation Readiness in Extreme Preterm Infants by the Automated Analysis of CardioRespiratory Behavior

"Cardiorespiratory signals will measure heart rate (using electrocardiography), chest and abdominal movements (using respiratory inductance plethysmography) and oxygen saturation (using pulse oximetry). Data will be acquired during 2 recording periods:~1. A 60-minute period while the infant receives any mode of conventional mechanical ventilation~2. A 5-minute period prior to extubation while the mode of ventilation is switched to endotracheal tube CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), so that the respiratory pattern will be controlled by the infant"