# MULTICENTER NETWORK OF NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS

> **NIH NIH U10** · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · 1994 · $209,037

## Abstract

This continuation application demonstrates the prerequisite personnel,
facilities, patient population, expertise, together with our strong desire
to participate in the Network.  Our State designated level III Perinatal
Center includes newly constructed, state of the art facilities for Neonatal
Intensive Care and high risk obstetrics, including trend and continuous
blood gas monitoring capabilities at each of the 38 NICU beds.  We have a
wide array of mechanical ventilators including jet ventilators and
pulmonary function testing equipment. 11 Neonatologist care for over 800
inborn and outborn admissions.  A board certified perinatologist with
interests in clinical research, directs the maternal-fetal section with
3,500 deliveries annually, many high risk.  Our perinatal data system and
high risk follow-up program are computerized.  We have demonstrated the
ability to efficiently and accurately transmit data to the NICU generic
data base.  There is a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical
subspecialists together with strong, nationally recognized programs in
respiratory therapy, pediatric nursing, genetics, nutrition, radiology,
pediatric pathology and pharmacy.  The experienced clinical research nurses
have ensured high enrollment rates for the protocols.  Our follow-up
program is nationally acclaimed and boasts an 85% follow-up rate.  There
is a firm divisional, departmental and institutional commitment to
participate in a cooperative manner with the other centers.  Our track
record of successful collaborative clinical research and publication is
solid.  C.W.R.U. performed with distinction during the initial phase of the
network and eagerly plans continued participation.
     In summary, all criteria for inclusion in the network have been
satisfied. we have the confidence, experience, outstanding facilities,
committed personnel, a diversified patient population, firm institutional
backing, a strong intent to participate, and we accept the capitation
budgetary mechanism.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 2198243
- **Project number:** 5U10HD021364-09
- **Recipient organization:** CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- **SAM.gov UEI:** HJMKEF7EJW69
- **Principal Investigator:** AVROY A FANAROFF
- **Activity code:** U10 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 1994
- **Award amount:** $209,037
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1986-04-01 → 1996-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/2198243

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 2198243, MULTICENTER NETWORK OF NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS (5U10HD021364-09). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-10-26 from https://api.morvs.ai/grant/nih/2198243. Licensed CC0.

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