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Kolnik SE, Sahota A, Wood TR, German K, Puia-Dumitrescu M, Mietzsch U, Dighe M, Law JB. Cranial Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Neonatal Providers: A Feasibility Study. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2024; 43:1089-1097. [PMID: 38404126 DOI: 10.1002/jum.16437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Despite strong evidence for its utility in clinical management and diagnosis of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), the use of neonatal cranial point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has not been standardized in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the United States. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of training NICU providers to perform cranial POCUS by tracking the quality of image acquisition following training. METHODS Observational single-center cohort study of cranial POCUS images obtained by trained neonatal practitioners (attendings, fellows, and advanced practice providers) using a protocol developed by a radiologist and neonatologist. Exams were performed on infants born ≤1250 g and/or ≤30 weeks gestation within the first 3 days after birth. A survey to assess attitudes regarding cranial POCUS was given before each of three training sessions. Demographic and clinical data collection were portrayed with descriptive statistics. Metrics of image quality were assessed by a radiologist and sonographer independently. Analysis of trends in quality of POCUS images over time was performed using a multinomial Cochran-Armitage test. RESULTS Eighty-two cranial POCUS scans were performed over a 2-year period. Infant median age at exam was 14 hours (IQR 7-22 hours). Metrics of image quality depicted quarterly demonstrated a significant improvement in depth (P = .01), gain (P = .048), and quality of anatomy images captured (P < .001) over time. Providers perceived increased utility and safety of cranial POCUS over time. CONCLUSION Cranial POCUS image acquisition improved significantly following care team training, which may enable providers to diagnose ICH at the bedside.
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- Sarah E Kolnik
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Lockhart TJ, Lin EE, Adler AC. Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric anesthesiology: considerations for training and credentialing. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024; 37:259-265. [PMID: 38573182 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To discuss considerations surrounding the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in pediatric anesthesiology. RECENT FINDINGS POCUS is an indispensable tool in various medical specialties, including pediatric anesthesiology. Credentialing for POCUS should be considered to ensure that practitioners are able to acquire images, interpret them correctly, and use ultrasound to guide procedures safely and effectively. In the absence of formal guidelines for anesthesiology, current practice and oversight varies by institution. In this review, we will explore the significance of POCUS in pediatric anesthesiology, discuss credentialing, and compare the specific requirements and challenges currently associated with using POCUS in pediatric anesthesia. SUMMARY Point-of-care ultrasound is being utilized by the pediatric anesthesiologist and has the potential to improve patient assessment, procedure guidance, and decision-making. Guidelines increase standardization and quality assurance procedures help maintain high-quality data. Credentialing standards for POCUS in pediatric anesthesiology are essential to ensure that practitioners have the necessary skills and knowledge to use this technology effectively and safely. Currently, there are no national pediatric POCUS guidelines to base credentialing processes on for pediatric anesthesia practices. Further work directed at establishing pediatric-specific curriculum goals and competency standards are needed to train current and future pediatric anesthesia providers and increase overall acceptance of POCUS use.
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- Thomas J Lockhart
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Children's Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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Mohsen N, Yeung T, Fadel NB, Abdul Wahab MG, Elsayed Y, Nasef N, Mohamed A. Current perception and barriers to implementing lung ultrasound in Canadian neonatal intensive care units: a national survey. Eur J Pediatr 2024:10.1007/s00431-024-05591-7. [PMID: 38787415 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-024-05591-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Despite the growing body of literature supporting the use of point-of-care lung ultrasound (POC-LU) in neonates, its adoption in Canadian neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) remains limited. This study aimed to identify healthcare providers' perceptions and barriers to implementing POC-LU in Canadian NICUs. We conducted an electronic survey targeting neonatologists, neonatal fellows, neonatal nurse practitioners, and registered respiratory therapists in 20 Canadian NICUs. The survey comprised a 28-item questionnaire divided into four sections: (1) participants' demographics and availability of POC-LU equipment, (2) experience and interest in POC-LU learning, (3) perception of POC-LU as a diagnostic tool, and (4) barriers to POC-LU implementation in NICUs. A total of 194 participants completed the survey, with neonatologists comprising the majority (45%). Nearly half of the participants (48%) reported prior experience with POC-LU. The most prevalent indications for POC-LU use were diagnosis of pleural effusion (90%), pneumothorax (87%), and respiratory distress syndrome (76%). Participants identified the primary barrier to POC-LU adoption as the lack of trained providers available for both training and clinical integration. Notably, most respondents (87%) expressed keen interest in learning neonatal POC-LU. A subgroup analysis based on the responses collected from NICU-directors of 12 institutions yielded results consistent with those of the overall participant pool. Conclusion: This survey underscores the perceived importance of POC-LU among NICU healthcare providers. A Canadian consensus is required to facilitate the development of widespread training programs as well as standardized clinical practice guideline for its implementation. What is Known: • In recent years, point-of-care lung ultrasound (POC-LU) has emerged as an important tool in neonatology, revolutionizing the assessment and management of critically ill infants. However, its adoption in Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Units remains limited. What is New: • Most Canadian healthcare providers showed high level of interest in learning POC-LU techniques. Additionally, POC-LU was perceived as a useful tool for diagnosis and guiding intervention in various neonatal respiratory diseases. Nonetheless, the lack of expertise emerged as the primary barrier to its adoption and practice across different groups of participants regardless of their clinical experience level.
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- Nada Mohsen
- Department of Pediatrics, Sinai Health System, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Section of Neonatology, Windsor Regional Hospital, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sinai Health System, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
- Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.
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Singh Y. Echocardiography in the neonatal unit: current status and future prospects. Expert Rev Med Devices 2024; 21:307-316. [PMID: 38526192 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2334449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Traditionally echocardiography was used by pediatric cardiologists to diagnose congenital heart defects in neonates. Formalized neonatal hemodynamic fellowships have been established where neonatologists acquire advanced echocardiographic skills to gain anatomical, physiological, and hemodynamic information in real time and utilize this information in making a timely and accurate physiology-based clinical decision. AREA COVERED Differences between a comprehensive formal structural echocardiography, neonatologist performed targeted echocardiography and limited assessment on point-of-care-ultrasonography for specific indications have been covered. This article is focused at providing a comprehensive review of the status of echocardiography in the neonatal units, recent advancements and its future prospects in the neonatal intensive care units. EXPERT OPINION Comprehensive guidelines providing the scope of practice, a framework for training, and robust clinical governance process for the neonatologist performed targeted echocardiography have been established. In the last decade, echocardiography has emerged as essential vital bedside diagnostic tool in providing high-quality care to the sick infants in the neonatal units, and it has proved to improve the outcomes in neonates. It is now being considered as a modern hemodynamic monitoring tool. Advances in technology, machine learning, and application of artificial intelligence in applications of echocardiography seem promising adjunct tools for rapid assessment in emergency situations.
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- Yogen Singh
- Division of Neonatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
- Division of Neonatology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cambridge Clinical School of Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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Firszt O, Grabowska A, Saran A, Kluczewska E. Implementation of a standardized lung ultrasound protocol for respiratory distress in a neonatal intensive care unit: an observational study. J Perinatol 2024:10.1038/s41372-024-01900-y. [PMID: 38361003 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-01900-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility of implementing a simple point-of-care lung ultrasound (LU) evaluation and reporting protocol in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and its effect on patient management. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective observational study of LU examinations performed in a level III NICU. Each examination was performed according to a standardized protocol. An independent radiologist-assessed chest X-ray (CXR) was used to compare the LU diagnosis. The impact on patient management was also evaluated. RESULT A total of 206 LU studies in 158 neonates were reviewed. There was significant agreement between LU and CXR diagnoses (84.95%, 95% CI 80.07-89.83%). LU affected patient management in 87.8% of the cases (95% CI 83.33-92.28%). CONCLUSION Implementation of a simplified, sign-based protocol for LU in the NICU is feasible. LU is not inferior to CXR studies and supports patient management as an imaging modality.
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- Oliver Firszt
- Chair and Department of Radiology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland.
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- Chair and Department of Radiology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Radiology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Radiology in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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McNamara PJ, Jain A, El-Khuffash A, Giesinger R, Weisz D, Freud L, Levy PT, Bhombal S, de Boode W, Leone T, Richards B, Singh Y, Acevedo JM, Simpson J, Noori S, Lai WW. Guidelines and Recommendations for Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography and Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: An Update from the American Society of Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2024; 37:171-215. [PMID: 38309835 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2023.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE) involves the use of comprehensive echocardiography to appraise cardiovascular physiology and neonatal hemodynamics to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic precision in the neonatal intensive care unit. Since the last publication of guidelines for TNE in 2011, the field has matured through the development of formalized neonatal hemodynamics fellowships, clinical programs, and the expansion of scientific knowledge to further enhance clinical care. The most common indications for TNE include adjudication of hemodynamic significance of a patent ductus arteriosus, evaluation of acute and chronic pulmonary hypertension, evaluation of right and left ventricular systolic and/or diastolic function, and screening for pericardial effusions and/or malpositioned central catheters. Neonatal cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (cPOCUS) is a limited cardiovascular evaluation which may include line tip evaluation, identification of pericardial effusion and differentiation of hypovolemia from severe impairment in myocardial contractility in the hemodynamically unstable neonate. This document is the product of an American Society of Echocardiography task force composed of representatives from neonatology-hemodynamics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiac sonography, and neonatology-cPOCUS. This document provides (1) guidance on the purpose and rationale for both TNE and cPOCUS, (2) an overview of the components of a standard TNE and cPOCUS evaluation, (3) disease and/or clinical scenario-based indications for TNE, (4) training and competency-based evaluative requirements for both TNE and cPOCUS, and (5) components of quality assurance. The writing group would like to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Regan Giesinger who sadly passed during the final revisions phase of these guidelines. Her contributions to the field of neonatal hemodynamics were immense.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, and Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Neonatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
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- Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Pediatrics-Cardiology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pediatrics, Evelina London Children's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Fetal and Neonatal Institute, Division of Neonatology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Department of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, California; University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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Cohen K, Kidd J, Schiller E, Kantorowska A, Kinzler W, Chavez M. Obstetric-Focused POCUS Training for Medical Students. POCUS JOURNAL 2023; 8:109-112. [PMID: 38099174 PMCID: PMC10721283 DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v8i2.16316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is rapidly expanding throughout the United States. Due to its ability to quickly and accurately diagnose and guide therapy for critical conditions, POCUS is becoming routine in many specialties, with established guidelines in fields such as emergency medicine and critical care 1, 2, 3. For example, a study entitled "Ultrasound Integration in Undergraduate Medical Education: Comparison of Ultrasound Proficiency Between Trained and Untrained Medical Students" initiated an Emergency Medicine POCUS curriculum for first-year medical students that showed an increase in ultrasound capability 4. In short, as POCUS becomes more common practice, medical schools are beginning to implement POCUS training into their undergraduate medical education; studies from these institutions demonstrate that implementing a formal ultrasound curriculum into preclinical medical education significantly increases medical students' POCUS capabilities4, 5 and assisted in their understanding and learning of anatomy 6, 7.
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- Koral Cohen
- NYU Grossman School of MedicineMineola, NYUSA
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- NYU Grossman School of MedicineMineola, NYUSA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Health-Long IslandMineola, NYUSA
- Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellHempstead, NYUSA
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- NYU Grossman School of MedicineMineola, NYUSA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Health-Long IslandMineola, NYUSA
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- NYU Grossman School of MedicineMineola, NYUSA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Health-Long IslandMineola, NYUSA
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- NYU Grossman School of MedicineMineola, NYUSA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Health-Long IslandMineola, NYUSA
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Su E, Dutko A, Ginsburg S, Lasa JJ, Nakagawa TA. Death and Ultrasound Evidence of the Akinetic Heart in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2023; 24:e568-e572. [PMID: 37318261 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000003307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an expanding noninvasive diagnostic modality used for the management of patients in multiple intensive care and pediatric specialties. POCUS is used to assess cardiac activity and pathology, pulmonary disease, intravascular volume status, intra-abdominal processes, procedural guidance including vascular access, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and pericardiocentesis. POCUS has also been used to determine anterograde flow following circulatory arrest when organ donation after circulatory death is being considered. Published guidelines exist from multiple medical societies including the recent guidelines for the use of POCUS in neonatology for diagnostic and procedural purposes.
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- Erik Su
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
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- Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
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Amer R, Rozovsky K, Elsayed Y, Bunge M, Chiu A. The utility of point-of-care ultrasound protocol to confirm central venous catheter placement in the preterm infant. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:5079-5085. [PMID: 37665336 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05172-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Central vascular access is frequently required for preterm infants. Confirmation of positioning of central line is typically on chest and abdominal radiographs; POCUS is a relatively novel diagnostic method. Misdiagnosis is the main concern limiting use of this modality. The aim of this study is to validate our standard protocol accuracy in locating the central catheter position by correlating catheter position as determined by POCUS with radiographs. Premature babies < or equal to 30 weeks gestation who had peripheral central lines or surgical lines were enrolled. Confirmation of line position by radiographs was compared to images obtained through a specific US protocol technique. The operator of US exam was blinded to the radiograph findings. All images were reviewed by two radiologists who were blinded to the radiograph findings. 35 central line placements were assessed. 22 lines were inserted in the UL, and 13 were inserted in the LL with a total of 91 ultrasound scans and radiographs. The position of the line was interpreted as normal in 79/91 scans with interpreter reliability of [Formula: see text]=0.778 (p < 0.001), sensitivity of 0.83 and specificity of 0.96, and positive predictive value of 0.77 and negative predictive value of 0.97. There was no significant difference between the ultrasound interpretation and the radiograph interpretation of UL and LL. Conclusion: The protocol of POCUS that we propose is a reliable tool for assessing the central line positions in preterm infants. What is Known: • POCUS is a reliable tool assessing the central line positions in preterm infants. What is New: • The protocol of POCUS that we propose is a reliable tool for assessing the central line positions in preterm infants.
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- Reem Amer
- Pediatrics Department, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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- Radiology Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Pediatrics Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Radiology Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Pediatrics Department, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Jain A, Ruoss JL, Fraga MV, McNamara PJ. Clarification of boundaries and scope of cardiac POCUS vs. Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography. J Perinatol 2023; 43:1207-1210. [PMID: 37391508 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01715-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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- Amish Jain
- Department of Paediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics Orlando Health Medical Center, Pediatrix, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
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董 文, 邓 博, 悦 光, Elsayed Y, 巨 容, 王 建, 史 源. [Interpretation of the clinical guideline for point-of-care ultrasonography in the neonatal intensive care unit in the United States]. ZHONGGUO DANG DAI ER KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS 2023; 25:672-677. [PMID: 37529947 PMCID: PMC10414167 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2302004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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In December 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical guideline for point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The guideline outlined the development and current status of POCUS in the NICU, and summarized the key elements and implementation guidelines for successful implementation of POCUS in the NICU. This article provides an overview of the key points of the clinical guideline and analyzes the current status of POCUS in China, providing a reference for the implementation of POCUS in neonatal care in China.
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Xiao T, Fu Y, Li B, Li Y, Zhang J, Li H, Zhou X, Zhong L, Zhu L, Qin G, Zou X, Zhang X, Zheng M, Zou P, Hu Y, Chen X, Wang Y, Wu N, Gao S, Hu X, Luo X, Ju R. A study protocol for investigating the sonographic characteristics of neonates with critical illness: an observational cohort study. BMJ Paediatr Open 2023; 7:e001975. [PMID: 37369561 PMCID: PMC10410971 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-001975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Haemodynamic instability and hypoxaemia are common and serious threats to the survival of neonates. A growing body of literature indicates that critical care ultrasound has become the optimal evaluation tool for sick neonates. However, few studies have described sonographic characteristics of haemodynamics systematically in the neonates with critical illness. This protocol describes a prospective observational cohort study aimed at (1) characterising the sonographic characteristics of the neonates with critical diseases; and (2) assessing the mortality, significant morbidity, utility of vasoactive medications, fluid resuscitation, duration of ventilation, etc. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a single-centre, prospective and observational study conducted in Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital from 1 December 2022 to 31 December 2027. Neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit will be recruited. After inclusion, the neonates will undergo the neonatal critical care ultrasound. The data collected via case report forms include clinical variables and sonographic measures. The primary outcome is to identify the sonographic characteristics of sick neonates with different diseases, and the secondary outcome is to describe the mortality, significant morbidity, utility of vasoactive medications, fluid resuscitation and duration of ventilation. DISCUSSION Our study provided an organised neonatal critical care ultrasound workflow, which can be applied in practice. Accordingly, this study will first set up large data on the sonographic description of the neonates with critical illness, which can help to understand the pathophysiology of the critical illness, potentially titrating the treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200065581; https://www.chictr.org.cn/com/25/showproj.aspx?proj=184095).
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- Tiantian Xiao
- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Capasso L, Pacella D, Migliaro F, Salomè S, Grasso F, Corsini I, De Luca D, Davis PG, Raimondi F. Can lung ultrasound score accurately predict surfactant replacement? A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test studies. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:1427-1437. [PMID: 36717970 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Clinical and radiographic criteria are traditionally used to determine the need for surfactant therapy in preterm infants. Lung ultrasound is a bedside test that offers a rapid, radiation-free, alternative to this approach. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the accuracy of a lung ultrasound score (LUS) in identifying infants who would receive at least one surfactant dose. Secondary aims were to evaluate the predictive accuracy for ≥2 doses and the accuracy of a different image classification system based on three lung ultrasound profiles. METHODS PubMed, SCOPUS, Biomed Central, and the Cochrane library between January 2011 and December 2021 were searched. Full articles enrolling preterm neonates who underwent lung ultrasound to predict surfactant administration were assessed and analyzed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and QUADAS-2 guidelines. RESULTS Seven prospective studies recruiting 697 infants met the inclusion criteria. Risk of bias was generally low. Oxygen requirement, clinical and radiographic signs of respiratory distress syndrome were used as reference standards for surfactant replacement. The summary receiver operator characteristic (sROC) curve for LUS predicting first surfactant dose showed an area under the curve (AUC) = 0.88 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.82-0.91); optimal specificity and sensitivity (Youden index) were 0.83 and 0.81 respectively. Pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value for LUS predicting the first surfactant dose were 0.89 (0.82-0.95), 0.86 (0.78-0.95), 3.78 (3.05-4.50), 0.92 (0.87-0.97), 0.79 (0.65-0.92). The sROC curve for the accuracy of Type 1 lung profile in predicting first surfactant dose showed an AUC of 0.88; optimal specificity and sensitivity were both 0.86. Two studies addressing the predictive accuracy of LUS for ≥2 surfactant doses had high heterogeneity and were unsuitable to combine in a meta-analysis. DISCUSSION Despite current significant variation in LUS thresholds, lung ultrasound is highly predictive of the need for early surfactant replacement. This evidence was derived from studies with homogeneous patient characteristics and low risk of bias.
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- Letizia Capasso
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Università Federico II di Napoli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Federico II di Napoli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Università Federico II di Napoli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Università Federico II di Napoli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Università Federico II di Napoli, Naples, Italy
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- Careggi Hospital, Università di Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Service de Pediatrie et Reanimation Neonatale Hopital "A. Beclere"-Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France
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- Newborn Research Centre, The Royal Women's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Università Federico II di Napoli, Naples, Italy
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Rapid simulator-based training for heart rate assessment in the newborn. Resuscitation 2023; 182:109670. [PMID: 36549435 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Stewart DL, Elsayed Y, Fraga MV, Coley BD, Annam A, Milla SS. Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in the NICU for Diagnostic and Procedural Purposes. Pediatrics 2022; 150:190110. [PMID: 37154781 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) refers to the use of portable imaging performed by the provider clinician at the bedside for diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural purposes. POCUS could be considered an extension of the physical examination but not a substitute for diagnostic imaging. Use of POCUS in emergency situations can be lifesaving in the NICU if performed in a timely fashion for cardiac tamponade, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, etc, with potential for enhancing quality of care and improving outcomes.
In the past 2 decades, POCUS has gained significant acceptance in clinical medicine in many parts of the world and in many subspecialties. Formal accredited training and certification programs are available for neonatology trainees as well as for many other subspecialties in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Although no formal training program or certification is available to neonatologists in Europe, POCUS is widely available to providers in NICUs. A formal institutional POCUS fellowship is now available in Canada. In the United States, many clinicians have the skills to perform POCUS and have incorporated it in their daily clinical practice. However, appropriate equipment remains limited, and many barriers exist to POCUS program implementation.
Recently, the first international evidence-based POCUS guidelines for use in neonatology and pediatric critical care were published. Considering the potential benefits, a recent national survey of neonatologists confirmed that the majority of clinicians were inclined to adopt POCUS in their clinical practice if the barriers could be resolved.
This technical report describes many potential POCUS applications in the NICU for diagnostic and procedural purposes.
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- Dan L Stewart
- Department of Pediatrics and International Pediatrics, Norton Children's Neonatology Affiliated with University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba-Canada, Health Sciences Centre-Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Vascular Anomalies Center, Aurora, Colorado
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- Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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