Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath of newborns: a pilot study.

Mohsen A A FarghalySomaya AbuelazmMarwa M ElgendyDavid GroveJalal M Abu-ShaweeshRaed A DweikHany Z Aly

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2024)

It is feasible to measure VOCs in breath samples of preterm and full-term non-intubated infants. Full-term infants express different concentrations than preterm infants. Further studies are needed to examine the utility and reproducibility of measuring VOCs to identify neonatal diseases and predict outcomes.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
gestational age
preterm birth
pregnant women
type diabetes
adipose tissue
weight loss
glycemic control