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Arkin N, Zhao T, Yang Y, Wang L. Development and validation of a novel risk classification tool for predicting long length of stay in NICU blood transfusion infants. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6877. [PMID: 38519538 PMCID: PMC10959994 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57502-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Newborns are as the primary recipients of blood transfusions. There is a possibility of an association between blood transfusion and unfavorable outcomes. Such complications not only imperil the lives of newborns but also cause long hospitalization. Our objective is to explore the predictor variables that may lead to extended hospital stays in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients who have undergone blood transfusions and develop a predictive nomogram. A retrospective review of 539 neonates who underwent blood transfusion was conducted using median and interquartile ranges to describe their length of stay (LOS). Neonates with LOS above the 75th percentile (P75) were categorized as having a long LOS. The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression method was employed to screen variables and construct a risk model for long LOS. A multiple logistic regression prediction model was then constructed using the selected variables from the LASSO regression model. The significance of the prediction model was evaluated by calculating the area under the ROC curve (AUC) and assessing the confidence interval around the AUC. The calibration curve is used to further validate the model's calibration and predictability. The model's clinical effectiveness was assessed through decision curve analysis. To evaluate the generalizability of the model, fivefold cross-validation was employed. Internal validation of the models was performed using bootstrap validation. Among the 539 infants who received blood transfusions, 398 infants (P75) had a length of stay (LOS) within the normal range of 34 days, according to the interquartile range. However, 141 infants (P75) experienced long LOS beyond the normal range. The predictive model included six variables: gestational age (GA) (< 28 weeks), birth weight (BW) (< 1000 g), type of respiratory support, umbilical venous catheter (UVC), sepsis, and resuscitation frequency. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) for the training set was 0.851 (95% CI 0.805-0.891), and for the validation set, it was 0.859 (95% CI 0.789-0.920). Fivefold cross-validation indicates that the model has good generalization ability. The calibration curve demonstrated a strong correlation between the predicted risk and the observed actual risk, indicating good consistency. When the intervention threshold was set at 2%, the decision curve analysis indicated that the model had greater clinical utility. The results of our study have led to the development of a novel nomogram that can assist clinicians in predicting the probability of long hospitalization in blood transfused infants with reasonable accuracy. Our findings indicate that GA (< 28 weeks), BW(< 1000 g), type of respiratory support, UVC, sepsis, and resuscitation frequency are associated with a higher likelihood of extended hospital stays among newborns who have received blood transfusions.
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- Nurbiya Arkin
- Department of Neonatal, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Neonatal, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Neonatal, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Neonatal, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, Xinjiang, China.
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Taniguchi A, Hayakawa M, Sato Y. Vascular perforation of umbilical venous catheter and awaiting it to be shallow. Nagoya J Med Sci 2023; 85:635-638. [PMID: 37829473 PMCID: PMC10565593 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.85.3.635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The patient was a boy born at 23 weeks and 0 days of gestation weighed 401 g at birth. For treatment, an umbilical venous catheter was placed but the catheter perforated a blood vessel. We thought that prompt removal of the catheter would lead to massive bleeding, so we kept the catheter in place at the umbilicus, waited for weight gain, and removed it after confirming that the catheter tip had spontaneously become shallow and was in the umbilical vein. This procedure allowed us to handle the patient without major problems.
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- Akinobu Taniguchi
- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Neonatal Care, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Neonatal Care, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Neonatal Care, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Utomo MT, Sampurna MTA, Widyatama RA, Visuddho V, Angelo Albright I, Etika R, Angelika D, Handayani KD, Irzaldy A. Neonatal resuscitation: A cross-sectional study measuring the readiness of healthcare personnel. F1000Res 2023; 11:520. [PMID: 37476818 PMCID: PMC10354456 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.109110.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Background: Optimal neonatal resuscitation requires knowledge and experience on the part of healthcare personnel. This study aims to assess the readiness of hospital healthcare personnel to perform neonatal resuscitation. Methods: This was an observational study conducted in May 2021 by distributing questionnaires to nurses, midwives, doctors, and residents to determine the level of knowledge and experience of performing neonatal resuscitation. Questionnaires were adapted from prior validated questionnaires by Jukkala AM and Henly SJ. We conducted the research in four types of hospitals A, B, C, and D, which are defined by the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. Type A hospitals have the most complete medical services, while type D hospitals have the least medical services. The comparative analysis between participants' characteristics and the knowledge or experience score was conducted. Results: A total of 123 and 70 participants were included in the knowledge and experience questionnaire analysis, respectively. There was a significant difference (p = 0.013) in knowledge of healthcare personnel between the type A hospital (median 15.00; Interquartile Range [IQR] 15.00-16.00) and type C hospital (median 14.50; IQR 12.25-15.75). In terms of experience, the healthcare personnel of type A (median 85.00; IQR 70.00-101.00) and type B (median 92.00; IQR 81.00-98.00) hospitals had significantly (p =0,026) higher experience scores than the type D (median 42.00; IQR 29.00-75.00) hospital, but we did not find a significant difference between other type of hospitals. Conclusions: In this study, we found that the healthcare personnel from type A and type B hospitals are more experienced than those from type D hospitals in performing neonatal resuscitation. We suggest that a type D hospital should refer the neonate to a type A or type B hospital if there is sufficient time in cases of risk at need for resuscitation.
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- Martono Tri Utomo
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Airlangga Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, South Holland, Postbus 2040, 3000 CA, Indonesia
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Corso L, Buttera M, Candia F, Sforza F, Rossi K, Lugli L, Miselli F, Bedetti L, Baraldi C, Lucaccioni L, Iughetti L, Berardi A. Infectious Risks Related to Umbilical Venous Catheter Dwell Time and Its Replacement in Newborns: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence. Life (Basel) 2022; 13. [PMID: 36676072 DOI: 10.3390/life13010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The use of umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) has become the standard of care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to administer fluids, medications and parenteral nutrition. However, it is well known that UVCs can lead to some serious complications, both mechanical and infective, including CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections). Most authors recommend removing UVC within a maximum of 14 days from its placement. However, the last Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (INS) guidelines recommends limiting the UVC dwell time to 7 to 10 days, to reduce risks of infectious and thrombotic complications. These guidelines also suggest as an infection prevention strategy to remove UVC after 4 days, followed by the insertion of a PICC if a central line is still needed. Nevertheless, the maximum UVC dwell time to reduce the risk of CLABSI is still controversial, as well as the time of its replacement with a PICC. In this study we reviewed a total of 177 articles, found by using the PubMed database with the following search strings: "UVC AND neonates", "(neonate* OR newborn*) AND (UVC OR central catheter*) AND (infection*)". We also analyze the INS guidelines to provide the reader an updated overview on this topic. The purpose of this review is to give updated information on CVCs infectious risks by examining the literature in this field. These data could help clinicians in deciding the best time to remove or to replace the UVC with a PICC, to reduce CLABSIs risk. Despite the lack of strong evidence, the risk of CLABSI seems to be minimized when UVC is removed/replaced within 7 days from insertion and this indication is emerging from more recent and larger studies.
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Roberts CT, Klink S, Schmölzer GM, Blank DA, Badurdeen S, Crossley KJ, Rodgers K, Zahra V, Moxham A, Roehr CC, Kluckow M, Gill AW, Hooper SB, Polglase GR. Comparison of intraosseous and intravenous epinephrine administration during resuscitation of asphyxiated newborn lambs. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2022; 107:311-316. [PMID: 34462318 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-322638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Intraosseous access is recommended as a reasonable alternative for vascular access during newborn resuscitation if umbilical access is unavailable, but there are minimal reported data in newborns. We compared intraosseous with intravenous epinephrine administration during resuscitation of severely asphyxiated lambs at birth. METHODS Near-term lambs (139 days' gestation) were instrumented antenatally for measurement of carotid and pulmonary blood flow and systemic blood pressure. Intrapartum asphyxia was induced by umbilical cord clamping until asystole. Resuscitation commenced with positive pressure ventilation followed by chest compressions and the lambs received either intraosseous or central intravenous epinephrine (10 μg/kg); epinephrine administration was repeated every 3 min until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The lambs were maintained for 30 min after ROSC. Plasma epinephrine levels were measured before cord clamping, at end asphyxia, and at 3 and 15 min post-ROSC. RESULTS ROSC was successful in 7 of 9 intraosseous epinephrine lambs and in 10 of 12 intravenous epinephrine lambs. The time and number of epinephrine doses required to achieve ROSC were similar between the groups, as were the achieved plasma epinephrine levels. Lambs in both groups displayed a similar marked overshoot in systemic blood pressure and carotid blood flow after ROSC. Blood gas parameters improved more quickly in the intraosseous lambs in the first 3 min, but were otherwise similar over the 30 min after ROSC. CONCLUSIONS Intraosseous epinephrine administration results in similar outcomes to intravenous epinephrine during resuscitation of asphyxiated newborn lambs. These findings support the inclusion of intraosseous access as a route for epinephrine administration in current guidelines.
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- Calum T Roberts
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia .,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Monash Newborn, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, University of Alberta, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Monash Newborn, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Newborn Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Newborn Care, Division of Women and Children, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.,Newborn Care, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Neonatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Bersani I, Piersigilli F, Iacona G, Savarese I, Campi F, Dotta A, Auriti C, Di Stasio E, Garcovich M. Incidence of umbilical vein catheter-associated thrombosis of the portal system: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Hepatol 2021; 13:1802-1815. [PMID: 34904047 PMCID: PMC8637679 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i11.1802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) in the perinatal period may be associated with severe complications, including the occurrence of portal vein thrombosis (PVT).
AIM To assess the incidence of UVC-related PVT in infants with postnatal age up to three months.
METHODS A systematic and comprehensive database searching (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science) was performed for studies from 1980 to 2020 (the search was last updated on November 28, 2020). We included in the final analyses all peer-reviewed prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies and case-control studies. The reference lists of included articles were hand-searched to identify additional studies of interest. Studies were considered eligible when they included infants with postnatal age up to three months with UVC-associated PVT. Incidence estimates were pooled by using random effects meta-analyses. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.
RESULTS Overall, 16 studies were considered eligible and included in the final analyses. The data confirmed the relevant risk of UVC-related thrombosis. The mean pooled incidence of such condition was 12%, although it varied across studies (0%-49%). In 15/16 studies (94%), diagnosis of thrombosis was made accidentally during routine screening controls, whilst in 1/16 study (6%) targeted imaging assessments were carried out in neonates with clinical concerns for a thrombus. Tip position was investigated by abdominal ultrasound (US) alone in 1/16 (6%) studies, by a combination of radiography and abdominal US in 14/16 (88%) studies and by a combination of radiography, abdominal US and echocardiography in 1/16 (6%) studies.
CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systematic review specifically investigating the incidence of UVC-related PVT. The use of UVCs requires a high index of suspicion, because its use is significantly associated with PVT. Well-designed prospective studies are required to assess the optimal approach to prevent UVC-related thrombosis of the portal system.
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- Iliana Bersani
- Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome 00165, Italy
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- Department of Neonatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Universitè Catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles 1200, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome 00165, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome 00165, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome 00165, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome 00165, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma 00168, Italy
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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Chau JPC, Lo SHS, Chan KM, Chan MY, Lee VWY, Lam SKY, Choi KC, Thompson DR. Development and evaluation of a technology-enhanced, enquiry-based learning program on managing neonatal extravasation injury: A pre-test/post-test mixed-methods study. Nurse Educ Today 2021; 97:104672. [PMID: 33278729 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extravasation injury remains a significant preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Equipping nursing students with the requisite knowledge and skills is essential for appropriate prevention, early detection, and management of extravasation injury. OBJECTIVES To develop a technology-enhanced, enquiry-based learning program for nursing students on the prevention and management of neonatal extravasation injury and examine its impact on their knowledge, approaches to studying and experience of learning. DESIGN A pre-test/post-test study with qualitative evaluation. SETTINGS Two university pre-registration nursing programs in Hong Kong. PARTICIPANTS A total of 192 senior-year nursing students. METHODS A novel learning program was developed comprising 25 scenario-based video vignettes supplemented with critical-thinking exercises, discussion guides, interactive games, reading materials and a 3-hour in-class interactive workshop. Students received unlimited online access to the program. Data were collected at baseline and one-month post-workshop. Outcomes were students' level of knowledge of prevention and management of extravasation injuries and related care, approaches to studying, and experience of learning. Paired t-tests were performed on pre- post-test outcome data and individual semi-structured interviews were conducted at one-month post-workshop, transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. RESULTS There were statistically significant improvements in students' level of knowledge and use of a deep approach to learning at one month compared with baseline. Students were highly satisfied with the program, appreciating the video vignettes and interactive small group discussions with academics and clinicians. Suggestions for enhancing the program included more time for the workshop, interaction with clinicians, and details on the administration of neonatal medications and dosages. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that a novel technology-enhanced, enquiry-based learning program was effective in enhancing nursing students' knowledge of the prevention and management of neonatal extravasation injury, approaches to studying and experience of learning.
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- Janita P C Chau
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong.
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- Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom.
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Wang J, Yue G, Yang H, Li J, Ju R. Portal venous gas resulting from umbilical vein catheterization in a very-low-birth-weight infant with no interruption in early feeding. Pediatr Investig 2021; 5:155-158. [PMID: 34179714 PMCID: PMC8212711 DOI: 10.1002/ped4.12236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Portal venous gas (PVG) is common in necrotizing enterocolitis and occasionally occurs in neonates after umbilical vein catheterization (UVC). Therefore, determining the cause of PVG requires further clinical evaluation in these cases. Case presentation We report the case of a very‐low‐birth‐weight infant who underwent UVC after birth. PVG was an unexpected finding on ultrasound following catheterization. The UVC was immediately removed and replaced with a peripherally inserted central catheter. The infant’s physical examination was unremarkable. Bedside X‐ray revealed neither PVG nor pneumatosis intestinalis, which would indicate the onset of necrotizing enterocolitis. After full evaluation, breastfeeding was started on the same day. The infant did not develop feeding intolerance, necrotizing enterocolitis, or other disorders. Conclusion PVG occasionally occurs in neonates who undergo UVC and is considered to be caused by exogenous gases. PVG is more easily detected with ultrasound than with X‐ray and does not affect early feeding in premature infants.
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- Jun Wang
- Neonatal Department Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital School of Medicine University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Neonatal Department Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital School of Medicine University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Neonatal Department Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital School of Medicine University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Neonatal Department Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital School of Medicine University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Neonatal Department Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital School of Medicine University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu Sichuan China
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