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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2021
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Refreshed 2026-10-01

Betty Proffitt

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3 h-index 3 pubs 43 cited

  • Infant, Premature
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Black or African American
  • Female
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mothers
  • Electrodes
  • Temperature
  • Ventilator Weaning
  • Child, Preschool
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Respiratory Sounds

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Betty Proffitt's research focuses on neonatal health, particularly concerning preterm infants and respiratory support. Her work has investigated the impact of implementing weaning protocols for noninvasive respiratory support in neonates, with findings indicating a decrease in overuse and length of stay. Additionally, she has examined the effect of transcutaneous electrode temperature on the accuracy and precision of carbon dioxide and oxygen measurements in preterm infants. Proffitt has also explored the relationship between maternal race and persistent wheezing illness in former extremely low gestational age newborns. Her scholarly contributions include three publications, with an h-index of 3 and 43 total citations. She has collaborated with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including David N. Matlock, Sarah Perez, Sherry E. Courtney, and Angela L. Chandler.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 3
  • Citations: 43

Selected Publications

  • Implementing a Weaning Protocol for Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Neonates Decreases Overuse and , Length of Stay (2021)
    Respiratory Care 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Effect of Transcutaneous Electrode Temperature on Accuracy and Precision of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Measurements in the Preterm Infants (2018)
    Respiratory Care 18 citations DOI OpenAlex

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