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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Galloway I, Roehr CC, Tan K. Withdrawal and withholding of life sustaining treatment (WWLST): an under recognised factor in the morbidity or mortality of periviable infants?-a narrative review. Transl Pediatr 2024; 13:459-473. [PMID: 38590374 PMCID: PMC10998991 DOI: 10.21037/tp-23-468] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background and Objective The morbidity and mortality of infants born extremely preterm varies substantially across networks, within countries and throughout the globe. Most of the literature tends to focus on the management at birth and choices around active resuscitation of extremely preterm infants. Withdrawal and withholding of life sustaining treatment (WWLST) is an important and central process in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and practices vary substantially. As such, our objective in this review was to explore whether end of life decisions also contribute to variations in the morbidity and mortality of periviable infants. Methods This narrative literature review is based on studies from the last 15 years found using several searches of medical databases (OVID Medline, Scopus and Cochrane Systematic Reviews) performed between March 2021 and December 2023. Key Content and Findings Just as outcomes in periviable infants vary, the rates of and processes behind WWLST differ in the periviable population. Variation increases as gestational age decreases. Parental involvement is crucial to share decision making but the circumstances and rates of parental involvement differ. Strict guidelines in end-of-life care may not be appropriate, however there is a need for more targeted guidance for periviable infants as a specific population. The current literature available relating to periviable infants or WWLST is minimal, with many datasets rapidly becoming outdated. Conclusions Further research is needed to establish the role of WWLST in variation of periviable infants' outcomes. The unification of data, acquisition of more recent datasets and inclusion of variables relating to end-of-life decisions in data collection will aid in this process.
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- Isobel Galloway
- Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Women’s and Children’s, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Oxford Population Health, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children’s Hospital, Victoria, Australia
- School of Medicine, Taylor’s University, Selangor, Malaysia
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Chitkara R, Bennett M, Bohnert J, Yamada N, Fuerch J, Halamek LP, Quinn J, Padua K, Gould J, Profit J, Xu X, Lee HC. In Situ Simulation and Clinical Outcomes in Infants Born Preterm. J Pediatr 2023; 263:113715. [PMID: 37659586 PMCID: PMC10841094 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate impact of a multihospital collaborative quality improvement project implementing in situ simulation training for neonatal resuscitation on clinical outcomes for infants born preterm. STUDY DESIGN Twelve neonatal intensive care units were divided into 4 cohorts; each completed a 15-month long program in a stepped wedge manner. Data from California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative were used to evaluate clinical outcomes. Infants with very low birth weight between 22 through 31 weeks gestation were included. Primary outcome was survival without chronic lung disease (CLD); secondary outcomes included intubation in the delivery room, delivery room continuous positive airway pressure, hypothermia (<36°C) upon neonatal intensive care unit admission, severe intraventricular hemorrhage, and mortality before hospital discharge. A mixed effects multivariable regression model was used to assess the intervention effect. RESULTS Between March 2017 and December 2020, a total of 2626 eligible very low birth weight births occurred at 12 collaborative participating sites. Rate of survival without CLD at participating sites was 74.1% in March to August 2017 and 76.0% in July to December 2020 (risk ratio 1.03; [0.94-1.12]); no significant improvement occurred during the study period for both participating and nonparticipating sites. The effect of in situ simulation on all secondary outcomes was stable. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of a multihospital collaborative providing in situ training for neonatal resuscitation did not result in significant improvement in survival without CLD. Ongoing in situ simulations may have an impact on unit practice and unmeasured outcomes.
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- Ritu Chitkara
- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE), Stanford, CA.
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- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE), Stanford, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE), Stanford, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE), Stanford, CA
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- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA
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- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC), Stanford, CA; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
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Al-taweel HM, Abdelhady ISI, Irfan N, Khzzam FA, Kamal A, Thazhe SBK, Bayoumi MAA, Gad A. Comparing low-dose (DART) and enhanced low-dose dexamethasone regimens in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1261316. [PMID: 38027255 PMCID: PMC10644707 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1261316] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Determining the optimal dexamethasone dosage for facilitating extubation in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains uncertain. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of low-dose (DART) and enhanced low-dose dexamethasone regimens in achieving successful extubation in these infants. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study at the Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) involving ELBW infants who received dexamethasone for BPD prevention or treatment, or for extubation between January 1st, 2015, and December 31st, 2019. Our goal was to assess successful extubation within various time points of treatement. Results A total of 77 patients, matched in gestational age and BW, were enrolled in the study, receiving a total of 121 dexamethasone courses. Low-dose dexamethasone courses were administered 75 times to 49 infants, while 46 courses of enhanced low-dose were given to 28 infants. Treatment commenced at 30.8 ± 3.4 weeks post-menstrual age, compared to 32.1 ± 2.5 weeks in the enhanced low-dose group (p = 0.014). The median (IQR) course duration was seven (3-10) days in the low-dose group, while it was 10 (8-14) days in the enhanced low-dose group (p < 0.001). The median (IQR) course dose was 0.73 (0.53-0.86) mg/kg in the low-dose group and 1.27 (0.97-2.05) mg/kg in the enhanced low-dose group (p < 0.001). There were no differences in extubation success at any time point between the two groups at 72 h and seven days after treatment initiation, by course completion, and within seven days after treatment completion. However, regression analysis identified several predictors of successful extubation; baseline FiO2, course duration, and duration of invasive mechanical ventilation were negatively associated with successful extubation at various time points, while received dose per kg and cumulative dose positively correlated with successful extubation at different time points. No significant differences were observed in secondary outcomes, including death or BPD. Conclusion The choice between low-dose and enhanced low-dose dexamethasone regimens may not significantly impact extubation success. However, careful consideration of dosing, ventilation status, and treatment duration remains crucial in achieving successful extubation. This study highlights the need for personalized dexamethasone therapy in ELBW infants.
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- Heba Mohamed Al-taweel
- Pharmacy Department, Women’s Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pediatric Department, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women’s Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Women’s Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women’s Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women’s Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Pediatric Department, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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Brooks D, Slaughter JC, Nichols JH, Gregory JM. Reliability of Handheld Blood Glucose Monitors in Neonates: Trustworthy Arterial Readings but Capillary Results Warrant Caution for Hypoglycemia. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2023:19322968231207861. [PMID: 37864354 DOI: 10.1177/19322968231207861] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate glucose monitoring is vitally important in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and clinicians use blood glucose monitors (BGM), such as the Inform II, for bedside glucose monitoring. Studies on BGM use in neonates have demonstrated good reliability; however, most studies only included healthy-term neonates. Therefore, the applicability of results to the preterm and/or ill neonate is limited. OBJECTIVES In preterm and ill neonates, quantify differences in glucose concentrations between (1) capillary glucose (measured by BGM) and arterial glucose (measured by YSI 2300 Stat Plus) and (2) between aliquots from the same arterial blood sample, one measured by BGM versus one by YSI. DESIGN/METHODS Forty neonates were included in the study. Using Inform II, we measured glucose concentrations on blood samples simultaneously collected from capillary circulation via heel puncture and from arterial circulation via an umbilical catheter. Plasma was then separated from the remainder of the arterial whole blood sample and a YSI 2300 Stat Plus measured plasma glucose concentration. RESULTS The dominant majority of arterial BGM results met the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tolerance criteria. Greater discrepancy was observed with capillary BGM values with an average of 27.5% of results falling outside tolerance criteria. CONCLUSIONS Blood glucose monitor testing provided reliable results from arterial blood. However, users should interpret hypoglycemic results obtained from capillary blood with caution.
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- David Brooks
- Division of Neonatology, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN, USA
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Alsalem N, Rashid FA, Aljarudi S, Al Bazroun MI, Almatrouk RM, Alharbi FM, Al Mansour L, Abuzaid NB. Exploring Missed Nursing Care in the NICU: Perspectives of NICU Nurses in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Health Cluster. Pediatr Rep 2023; 15:571-581. [PMID: 37873798 PMCID: PMC10594518 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric15040052] [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] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Missed nursing care, an omission error characterized by delayed or omitted nursing interventions, poses significant risks to patients' safety and quality of car.; (2) Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study on 151 nurses who work in NICUs in three main networks in the Eastern Health Province, Saudi Arabia: Dammam (n = 84), Qatif (n = 53), and Jubail (n = 14). The study uses a self-reported questionnaire (MISSCARE) and applies the 5-point Likert Scale. Statistical analysis data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. (3) Results: The primary reasons for missed care were shortage of nursing staff and unbalanced patient assignments. Missed nursing care negatively affects job satisfaction and was positively correlated with nurses' intentions to quit their jobs. Inadequate equipment, supplies, and breakdowns in communication between nurses and other healthcare professionals were also significant factors contributing to missed care. (4) Conclusions: Missed nursing care is associated with overwork, nursing shortages, and lower job satisfaction, impacting the quality of care provided in the NICU. Improving working conditions, nurse staffing, and patient assignment planning should be prioritized to address this issue effectively.
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- Nasreen Alsalem
- Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.R.); (S.A.); (R.M.A.); (F.M.A.); (N.B.A.)
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- Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.R.); (S.A.); (R.M.A.); (F.M.A.); (N.B.A.)
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- Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.R.); (S.A.); (R.M.A.); (F.M.A.); (N.B.A.)
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- Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.R.); (S.A.); (R.M.A.); (F.M.A.); (N.B.A.)
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- Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.R.); (S.A.); (R.M.A.); (F.M.A.); (N.B.A.)
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- Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.R.); (S.A.); (R.M.A.); (F.M.A.); (N.B.A.)
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PURPOSE The appropriate use of color in healthcare settings has been a topic of interest for designers and researchers, and the need for evidence-based standards evident. The purpose of this article is to summarize recent research on color as applicable to neonatal intensive care units and to propose standards for color in these settings. BACKGROUND Research on this topic is limited due to difficulties associated with constructing research protocols, challenges in setting parameters for the independent variable (color), and the need to simultaneously address infants, families, and caregivers. METHODS For our literature review, the following research question was developed: Does the use of color in the design of the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) impact health outcomes in newborn infants, families, and/or staff? Using Arksey and O'Malley's framework for conducting a structured literature review, we (1) identified the research question, (2) identified relevant studies, (3) selected studies, and (4) collated and summarized the results. Only four papers were found regarding NICUs, so the search was expanded to include related healthcare and authors reporting on best practice. RESULTS Overall, the primary research focused on behavioral or physiological outcomes including the role of wayfinding and art, the impact of lighting on color, and tools for evaluating the impact of color. Best practice recommendations sometimes reflected the primary research but occasionally provided contradictory advice. CONCLUSIONS Based on the reviewed literature, five topics are addressed: palette malleability; the use of the primary colors, blue, red, and yellow; and the relationship between light and color.
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- Department of Human Centered Design, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Human Centered Design, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Brito S, Williams A, Fox J, Mohammed T, Chahin N, McCarthy K, Nubayaat L, Nunlist S, Brannon M, Xu J, Hendricks-Muñoz KD. Lactation Support as a Proxy Measure of Family-Centered Care Quality in Neonates with Life-Limiting Conditions-A Comparative Study. Children (Basel) 2023; 10:1635. [PMID: 37892298 PMCID: PMC10605637 DOI: 10.3390/children10101635] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lactation support is an important measure of Family-Centered Care (FCC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Life-limiting conditions (LLCs) raise complex ethical care issues for providers and parents in the NICU and represent a key and often overlooked population for whom FCC is particularly important. We investigated healthcare disparities in FCC lactation support quality in infants with LLCs. METHODS A retrospective cohort of inborn infants with or without LLCs admitted to the NICU between 2015-2023 included 395 infants with 219 LLC infants and 176 matched non-LLC infants and were compared on LLC supports. RESULTS The LLC cohort experienced greater skin-to-skin support, but less lactation specialist visits, breast pumps provided, and human milk oral care use. LLC infants also experienced less maternal visitation, use of donor milk (LLC: 15.5%, non-LLC: 33.5%), and breastfeeds (LLC: 24.2%, non-LLC: 43.2%), with lower mean human milk provision (LLC: 36.6%, non-LLC: 67.1%). LLC infants who survived to discharge had similar human milk use as non-LLC infants (LLC: 49.8%, non-LLC: 50.6%). CONCLUSION Lactation support was significantly absent for families and infants who presented with LLCs in the NICU, suggesting that policies can be altered to increase lactation support FCC quality for this population.
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- Suneeta Brito
- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Eastern Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 1980, Norfolk, VA 23501-1980, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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- Division of Neonatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 980646, Richmond, VA 23298-0646, USA
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Hugill K, van Rens MFPT, Alderman A, Kaczmarek L, Lund C, Paradis A. Safe and effective removal of cyanoacrylate vascular access catheter securement adhesive in neonates. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1237648. [PMID: 37691778 PMCID: PMC10492643 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1237648] [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] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Neonatal vascular access continues to pose challenges. Recent times have seen considerable innovations in practice and the design and manufacture of materials used to provide infusion-based therapies with the intent of reducing the incidence and severity of vascular access-related complications. However, despite these efforts, vascular access-related complication rates remain high in this patient group and research evidence remains incomplete. In neonates, a medical-grade formulation of cyanoacrylate adhesive is widely used to secure percutaneously inserted central venous catheters and is beginning to establish a role in supporting the effective securement of other devices, such as umbilical and peripheral intravenous catheters. This Perspective article considers issues specific to the removal of cyanoacrylate used to secure vascular access devices from neonatal skin before its bonding releases due to natural skin exfoliation processes. The aim of this information is to ensure the safe and effective removal of octyl-cyanoacrylate adhesive-secured vascular access catheters from neonatal skin and stimulate professional discussion.
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- Kevin Hugill
- Nursing and Midwifery Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- NICU, Carilion Children’s Hospital, Roanoke, VA, United State
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- NICU, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA, United State
- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United State
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- NICU, CNS Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, CA, United State
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Nuthakki S, Ahmad K, Johnson G, Cuevas Guaman M. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Ongoing Challenges from Definitions to Clinical Care. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113864. [PMID: 37298058 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113864] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common complication of extreme prematurity. Its etiology is multifactorial and is attributed to genetic susceptibility to prenatal and postnatal factors. As advancements in neonatology have led to the increased survival of premature infants, a parallel increase in the incidence of BPD has occurred. Over time, the definition and diagnostic criteria for BPD have evolved, as have management strategies. However, challenges continue to exist in the management of these infants, which is not surprising given the complexity of the disease. We summarize the key diagnostic criteria and provide insight into the challenges related to various aspects of BPD definitions, data comparisons, and clinical care implementation.
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- Sushma Nuthakki
- Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, Houston, TX 77074, USA
- Department of Neonatology, The Woman's Hospital of Texas, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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- Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, Houston, TX 77074, USA
- Department of Neonatology, The Woman's Hospital of Texas, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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- Pediatrix Neonatology of Houston, Houston, TX 77074, USA
- Department of Neonatology, The Woman's Hospital of Texas, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Findley TO, Parchem JG, Ramdaney A, Morton SU. Challenges in the clinical understanding of genetic testing in birth defects and pediatric diseases. Transl Pediatr 2023; 12:1028-1040. [PMID: 37305724 PMCID: PMC10248941 DOI: 10.21037/tp-23-54] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Advances in prenatal/neonatal genetic screening practices and next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have made the detection of molecular causes of pediatric diseases increasingly more affordable, accessible, and rapid in return of results. In the past, families searching for answers often required diagnostic journeys leading to delays in targeted care and missed diagnoses. Non-invasive prenatal NGS is now used routinely in pregnancy, significantly altering the obstetric approach to early screening and evaluation of fetal anomalies. Similarly, exome sequencing (ES) and genome sequencing (GS) were once only available for research but are now used in patient care, impacting neonatal care and the field of neonatology as a whole. In this review we will summarize the growing body of literature on the role of ES/GS in prenatal/neonatal care, specifically in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), and the molecular diagnostic yield. Furthermore, we will discuss the impact of advances in genetic testing in prenatal/neonatal care and discuss challenges faced by clinicians and families. Clinical application of NGS has come with many challenges in counseling families on interpretation of diagnostic results and incidental findings, as well as re-interpretation of prior genetic test results. How genetic results may influence medical decision-making is highly nuanced and needs further study. The ethics of parental consent and disclosure of genetic conditions with limited therapeutic options continue to be debated in the medical genetics community. While these questions remain unanswered, the benefits of a standardized approach to genetic testing in the NICU will be highlighted by two case vignettes.
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- Tina O. Findley
- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Mestan KK, Leibel SL, Sajti E, Pham B, Hietalati S, Laurent L, Parast M. Leveraging the placenta to advance neonatal care. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1174174. [PMID: 37255571 PMCID: PMC10225648 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1174174] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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The impact of placental dysfunction and placental injury on the fetus and newborn infant has become a topic of growing interest in neonatal disease research. However, the use of placental pathology in directing or influencing neonatal clinical management continues to be limited for a wide range of reasons, some of which are historical and thus easily overcome today. In this review, we summarize the most recent literature linking placental function to neonatal outcomes, focusing on clinical placental pathology findings and the most common neonatal diagnoses that have been associated with placental dysfunction. We discuss how recent technological advances in neonatal and perinatal medicine may allow us to make a paradigm shift, in which valuable information provided by the placenta could be used to guide neonatal management more effectively, and to ultimately enhance neonatal care in order to improve our patient outcomes. We propose new avenues of clinical management in which the placenta could serve as a diagnostic tool toward more personalized neonatal intensive care unit management.
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- Karen K. Mestan
- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences/Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Pathology, University of California, San Diego School ofMedicine, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Zhang N, Wood O, Yang Z, Xie J. AI-Guided Computing Insights into a Thermostat Monitoring Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:s23094492. [PMID: 37177696 PMCID: PMC10181714 DOI: 10.3390/s23094492] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In any healthcare setting, it is important to monitor and control airflow and ventilation with a thermostat. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations can be carried out to investigate the airflow and heat transfer taking place inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In this present study, the NICU is modeled based on the realistic dimensions of a single-patient room in compliance with the appropriate square footage allocated per incubator. The physics of flow in NICU is predicted based on the Navier-Stokes conservation equations for an incompressible flow, according to suitable thermophysical characteristics of the climate. The results show sensible flow structures and heat transfer as expected from any indoor climate with this configuration. Furthermore, machine learning (ML) in an artificial intelligence (AI) model has been adopted to take the important geometric parameter values as input from our CFD settings. The model provides accurate predictions of the thermal performance (i.e., temperature evaluation) associated with that design in real time. Besides the geometric parameters, there are three thermophysical variables of interest: the mass flow rate (i.e., inlet velocity), the heat flux of the radiator (i.e., heat source), and the temperature gradient caused by the convection. These thermophysical variables have significantly recovered the physics of convective flows and enhanced the heat transfer throughout the incubator. Importantly, the AI model is not only trained to improve the turbulence modeling but also to capture the large temperature gradient occurring between the infant and surrounding air. These physics-informed (Pi) computing insights make the AI model more general by reproducing the flow of fluid and heat transfer with high levels of numerical accuracy. It can be concluded that AI can aid in dealing with large datasets such as those produced in NICU, and in turn, ML can identify patterns in data and help with the sensor readings in health care.
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- Ning Zhang
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Galliford Try, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford ST18 0GP, UK
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- School of Computing and Engineering, University of Derby, Derby DE22 3AW, UK
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- School of Computing and Engineering, University of Derby, Derby DE22 3AW, UK
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Ferrando G, Castagnola E. Prophylaxis of Invasive Fungal Infection in Neonates: A Narrative Review for Practical Purposes. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9. [PMID: 36836279 DOI: 10.3390/jof9020164] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Candida albicans is the most frequent cause of invasive fungal disease in preterm and/or low birth weight neonates, followed by Candida parapsilosis, whilst infections from other species are rare. Considering the severity of the disease, associated with poor clinical signs and diagnostic difficulties, primary prophylaxis becomes relevant. This paper summarizes the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of invasive candidiasis in neonates, focusing on prophylaxis. For late onset invasive disease, e.g., those occurring after the 3rd (or 7th according to some definitions) day of life possible approaches are the use of fluconazole, recommended in case of weight <1000 g or <1500 g if the local incidence of invasive candidiasis is higher than 2%, or the use of nystatin (for patients < 1500 g). Micafungin must be used in case of colonization by Candida auris, or in centers with a high prevalence of this pathogen. Concurrently, correct management of the central venous catheter and isolation procedures, with special regard to patients colonized by resistant strains, are fundamental. Other approaches such as reduced use of H2 blockers and broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., 3rd generation cephalosporins or carbapenems) and promotion of breast feeding proved useful. Reduction of early-onset infections (those occurring in the first 3 days of life) can also be obtained by treating maternal vulvo-vaginal candidiasis, which can represent a fastidious problem during pregnancy. In this case, topic azoles (the only recommendable treatment) can represent a kind of "prophylaxis" of early neonatal candidiasis. However, it must always be remembered that prophylaxis reduces the risk of invasive candidiasis but can not completely eliminate its occurrence, with the parallel risk of selecting for antifungal-resistant strains. Clinicians must maintain a high level of suspicion to start an appropriate therapy and strict epidemiological surveillance to identify the occurrence of clusters and the appearance of strains resistant to prophylaxis.
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Mészáros B, Veres DS, Nagyistók L, Somogyi A, Rosta K, Herold Z, Kukor Z, Valent S. Pravastatin in preeclampsia: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1076372. [PMID: 36714131 PMCID: PMC9880057 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1076372] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objective To review of the efficacy and safety of pravastatin use for prophylaxis and treatment of preeclampsia. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies evaluating pravastatin for treatment and/or prophylaxis of preeclampsia. Data collection Two independent reviewers systematically searched data from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, and clinicaltrials.gov databases, for studies evaluating pravastatin for prevention of pre-eclampsia. Results Fourteen studies were identified, including 1,570 pregnant women who received either pravastatin or placebo, published between 2003 and 2022. From these studies, 5 studies were identified for inclusion in the meta-analysis to evaluate the role of pravastatin use prior to 20 weeks of gestation, to prevent pre-eclampsia, Pravastatin treatment reduced the incidence of preeclampsia by 61% and premature birth by 45%. Among the newborns, there was a 45% reduction in intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) in the treated group, as well as a 77% reduction in those receiving neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions. Conclusion Prophylactic treatment with pravastatin appears to reduce risk of developing pre-eclampsia as well as potentially lowering risk of IUGR, preterm birth, and NICU admission in neonates.
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- Balázs Mészáros
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Dél-Pest Centrum Hospital National Hematology and Infectious Diseases Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine and Oncology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary,*Correspondence: Zoltán Kukor,
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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de Castro KN, Benson JD, Thomas H, Manuel V, Mitra S. Feasibility of Implementing a Modified SENSE Program to Increase Positive Sensory Experiences for Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A Pilot Study. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2023; 43:109-128. [PMID: 35903855 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2022.2104150] [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] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the feasibility of implementing the Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences (SENSE) program with adaptations to increase positive sensory exposure for infants born preterm, support neonatal neurodevelopment, and decrease parent stress. METHODS Eight infants born between 28 and 33 weeks were recruited within one week of birth. Parents, trained in the program, delivered the SENSE protocol. The first author provided up to 1 h of sensory input on weekdays when a parent could not be present. RESULTS Recruitment and retention rates were 87.5% and 100%, respectively. Recruitment and initial parent education and training averaged 37.5 min. On average, parents were present in the NICU 85.1% of days; they participated in SENSE for an average of 515.5 min. SENSE dose recommendations were not consistently met. Weekly infant assessments and regular parent check ins averaged 22.5 and 13.8 min, respectively. Post-assessments revealed normal scores on a neurodevelopmental assessment, low parent stress, and high parent satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS The recruitment and retention rates suggest high demand to participate. Outcomes for parent stress and neonatal neurodevelopment support continuation of SENSE. Time commitment for implementation, coupled with supporting families in meeting dose recommendations, suggest a need for a neonatal therapist to promote sustainability.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- West Penn Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- West Penn Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- West Penn Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Annavajhala MK, Kelly NE, Geng W, Ferguson SA, Giddins MJ, Grohs EC, Hill-Ricciuti A, Green DA, Saiman L, Uhlemann AC. Genomic and Epidemiological Features of Two Dominant Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Clones from a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Surveillance Effort. mSphere 2022; 7:e0040922. [PMID: 36218345 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00409-22] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) is a more prevalent neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) pathogen than methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). However, the introduction and spread of MSSA, the role of systematic decolonization, and optimal infection prevention and control strategies remain incompletely understood. We previously screened infants hospitalized in a university-affiliated level III to IV NICU twice monthly over 18 months for S. aureus colonization and identified several prevalent staphylococcal protein A (spa) types. Here, we performed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and phylogenetic comparisons of 140 isolates from predominant spa types t279, t1451, and t571 to examine possible transmission routes and identify genomic and epidemiologic features associated with the spread of dominant clones. We identified two major MSSA clones: sequence type 398 (ST398), common in the local community, and ST1898, not previously encountered in the region. ST398 NICU isolates formed distinct clusters with closely related community isolates from previously published data sets, suggesting multiple sources of acquisition, such as family members or staff, including residents of the local community. In contrast, ST1898 isolates were nearly identical, pointing to clonal expansion within the NICU. Almost all ST1898 isolates harbored plasmids encoding mupirocin resistance (mupA), suggesting an association between the proliferation of this clone and decolonization efforts with mupirocin. Comparative genomics indicated genotype-specific pathways of introduction and spread of MSSA via community-associated (ST398) or health care-associated (ST1898) sources and the potential role of mupirocin resistance in dissemination of ST1898. Future surveillance efforts could benefit from routine genotyping to inform clone-specific infection prevention strategies. IMPORTANCE Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) is a significant pathogen in neonates. However, surveillance efforts in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have focused primarily on methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), limiting our understanding of colonizing and infectious MSSA clones which are prevalent in the NICU. Here, we identify two dominant colonizing MSSA clones during an 18-month surveillance effort in a level III to IV NICU, ST398 and ST1898. Using genomic surveillance and phylogenetic analysis, coupled with epidemiological investigation, we found that these two sequence types had distinct modes of spread, namely the suggested exchange with community reservoirs for ST398 and the contribution of antibiotic resistance to dissemination of ST1898 in the health care setting. This study highlights the additional benefits of whole-genome surveillance for colonizing pathogens, beyond routine species identification and genotyping, to inform targeted infection prevention strategies.
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Mäkelä H, Axelin A, Kolari T, Kuivalainen T, Niela-Vilén H. Healthcare Professionals' Breastfeeding Attitudes and Hospital Practices During Delivery and in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: Pre and Post Implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. J Hum Lact 2022; 38:537-547. [PMID: 34841935 PMCID: PMC9329761 DOI: 10.1177/08903344211058373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative represents a global effort to support breastfeeding. Commitment to this program has been associated with the longer duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding and improvements in hospital practices. Further, healthcare professionals' breastfeeding attitudes have been associated with the ability to provide professional support for breastfeeding. RESEARCH AIMS To determine healthcare professionals' breastfeeding attitudes and hospital practices before and after the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. METHODS Using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study design, healthcare professionals (N = 131) from the single hospital labor and delivery, maternity care, and neonatal intensive care were recruited before and after the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative intervention during 2017 and 2019. Breastfeeding attitudes with the validated Breastfeeding Attitude Questionnaire, breastfeeding-related hospital practices, and background characteristics were collected. RESULTS The healthcare professionals' breastfeeding attitude scores increased significantly after the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, difference = 0.16, (95% CI [0.13, 0.19]) and became breastfeeding favorable among all professional groups in each study unit. Positive changes in breastfeeding-supportive hospital practices were achieved. The infants had significantly more frequent immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact with their mothers. The rate of early breastfeeding, as well as the number of exclusively breastfed infants, increased. CONCLUSIONS After the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative for neonatal wards (Neo-BFHI) interventions were concluded, we found significant improvements in the breastfeeding attitudes of healthcare professionals and in breastfeeding-related care practices.This RCT was registered (0307-0041) with ClinicalTrials.gov on 03/03/2017.
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- Heli Mäkelä
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Satakunta Hospital District, Satasairaala, Pori, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- University on Turku, Department of Biostatistics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Shin HJ, Park J, Oh HK, Kim N. Comparison of Effects of Mothers' and Mozart's Lullabies on Physiological Responses, Feeding Volume, and Body Weight of Premature Infants in NICU. Front Public Health 2022; 10:870740. [PMID: 35707055 PMCID: PMC9189372 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.870740] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of mothers' and Mozart's lullabies on physiological parameters, feeding volume, and body weight of premature infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods This study used a non-equivalent control group, non-synchronized design as a quasi-experimental study. Two intervention groups (recorded mother's lullaby and Mozart's lullaby) and a control group were formed from a total of 65 premature infants: a mother's lullaby group of 22 infants, a Mozart's lullaby group of 22 infants, and a control group of 21 infants not provided with any lullabies. Their physiological parameters included heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and O2 saturation. The infants' feeding volume and body weight were measured as indicators related to the growth of premature infants. The mother's and Mozart's lullabies were played on a speaker in an incubator for 15 min for 7 consecutive days per group. Results There were significant differences in the mean difference before and after intervention in neonatal heart rate (χ2 = 45.03, P < 0.001), systolic pressure (F = 43.29, P < 0.001), diastolic pressure (χ2 = 33.01, P < 0.001), respiratory rate (F = 76.06, P < 0.001), and O2 saturation (χ2 = 40.82, P < 0.001) between the three groups. The mean differences of both mother's and Mozart's lullaby groups were significantly higher than those of the routine care group in all physiological parameters, and those of the mother's lullaby group was significantly higher when compared with the Mozart's lullaby group. In repeated-measures ANOVA, there was a significant interaction between time and group in feeding volume (F = 2.46, P = 0.041). However, body weight did not significantly differ in an interaction between time and group (F = 1.75, P = 0.151). Conclusion This study showed beneficial effects of mother's lullaby and Mozart's lullaby on physiological parameters. Especially, the mother's lullaby was found to significantly improve all physiological parameters and feeding volume of premature infants in the NICU compared to Mozart's lullaby group. Therefore, we recommend the regular integration of the mother's lullaby into supportive care of premature infants in the NICU, as this intervention highlights the need for mothers to participate in their care. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: KCT0004842 (https://cris.nih.go.kr).
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- Hyo-Jin Shin
- College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Daegu University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Daegu University, Daegu, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea
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Kim YZ, Choi HY, Choi YS, Kim CY, Lee YJ, Chung SH. Surfactant Treatment Shows Higher Correlation Between Ventilator and EIT Tidal Volumes in an RDS Animal Model. Front Physiol 2022; 13:814320. [PMID: 35514340 PMCID: PMC9065679 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.814320] [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: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a condition of pulmonary surfactant insufficiency in the premature newborn. As such, artificial pulmonary surfactant administration is a key treatment. Despite continued improvement in the clinical outcomes of RDS, there are currently no established bedside tools to monitor whether pulmonary surfactant is effectively instilled throughout the lungs. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is an emerging technique in which physiological functions are monitored on the basis of temporal changes in conductivity of different tissues in the body. In this preliminary study, we aimed to assess how EIT tidal volumes correlate with ventilator tidal volumes in an RDS animal model, namely untreated, surfactant-treated, and normal control rabbit pups. Tidal volumes were measured simultaneously on an EIT system and a mechanical ventilator and compared at different peak inspiratory pressures. The linear correlation between tidal volumes measured by EIT and by ventilator had an R2 of 0.71, 0.76 and 0.86 in the untreated, surfactant-treated, and normal control groups, respectively. Bland–Altman analysis showed a good correlation between the measurements obtained with these two modalities. The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) between ventilator tidal volume and EIT tidal volume were 0.83, 0.87, and 0.93 (all p < 0.001) in the untreated, surfactant-treated, and normal control groups, respectively, indicating that the higher ICC value, the better inflated status of the lung. In conclusion, we demonstrated that EIT tidal volume correlated with ventilator tidal volume. ICC was higher in the surfactant treated group.
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- Yoon Zi Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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Srinivasan S, Aggarwal N, Makhaik S, Jhobta A, Kapila S, Bhoil R. Role of lung ultrasound in diagnosing and differentiating transient tachypnea of the newborn and respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates. J Ultrason 2022; 22:e1-e5. [PMID: 35449705 PMCID: PMC9009341 DOI: 10.15557/jou.2022.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Aim To evaluate the accuracy of lung ultrasound in diagnosing and differentiating transient tachypnea of the newborn and respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates. Material and methods This was a single-center study. From January 2020 to June 2021. A total of 100 preterm neonates, admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with symptoms of respiratory distress within six hours of birth, including 50 diagnosed with transient tachypnea of the newborn and 50 with respiratory distress syndrome on the basis of clinical examination, laboratory testing, chest X-rays, were recruited in the study. Lung ultrasound was performed in each neonate by a senior radiologist who was blinded to the clinical diagnosis. Lung ultrasound findings in both conditions were analyzed and compared. Results Pulmonary edema manifesting as alveolar-interstitial syndrome, double lung point sign and less commonly as white out lungs in the absence of consolidation has 100% sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing transient tachypnea of the newborn. A combination of three signs of consolidation with air or fluid bronchograms, white out lungs and absent spared areas has 100% sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome. Double lung point sign was seen only in infants suffering from transient tachypnea of the newborn and consolidation with air or fluid bronchograms only in cases of respiratory distress syndrome. Conclusion Lung ultrasound can accurately diagnose and reliably differentiate transient tachypnea of the newborn and respiratory distress syndrome in preterm neonates. It has advantages that cannot be replicated by chest radiography. Lung ultrasound may be used as an initial screening tool.
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- S Srinivasan
- Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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White H, Sobelman C, Kremer T, Lee A, Rhein LM. Does recorded oximetry utilizing a consensus-based algorithm compare to polysomnography in discontinuing home oxygen therapy in premature infants? Pediatr Pulmonol 2022; 57:476-482. [PMID: 34811971 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately a third of all extremely preterm infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia will require home oxygen therapy (HOT). Lack of consensus-based guidelines has led to significant variability in outpatient HOT management in the United States. A common assessment performed before discontinuing oxygen is a formal polysomnogram (PSG). PSGs are potentially undesirable due to cost, lack of convenient access, and parental stress, so alternative testing to determine the optimal timing of safe oxygen discontinuation are needed. METHODS We compared nocturnal recorded home oximetry (RHO) with PSG data in a cohort of patients from the RHO trial for patients who had recordings performed simultaneously to or within 24 h of their PSG. The RHO trial was a randomized, unblinded, multi-center trial comparing two oxygen management strategies. Parameters of oxygenation were compared between PSG and RHO, and nonoximegtry findings from the PSG that changed clinical management were identified. RESULTS A total of 53 infants randomized to obtain a PSG as part of the RHO trial (55%) completed a PSG, and of those, 32 (64%) completed both a PSG with comparison RHO. There were more white infants in both groups than other races and ethnicities. Bland-Altman analysis showed a strong agreement of oxygen saturation time below 90% SpO2 between PSG and RHO results (slope = 1.014, p = 0.24). Results agreed in 96% of cases. CONCLUSION RHO is a safe and effective alternative to PSG to assist in determination of discontinuing HOT in infants with BPD without other risks for sleep-disordered breathing.
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- Heather White
- Division of Neonatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.,Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.,Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Zhou J, Chen S. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of NICU Doctors and Nurses Toward Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infection With Multidrug Resistant Organism. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:817030. [PMID: 35515349 PMCID: PMC9062780 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.817030] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nosocomial infection with multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO) can directly influence the curative effect and the prognosis of neonates, bringing great difficulties to clinical treatment. As direct contacts of neonates, the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of doctors and nurses are critical for the prevention and control of MDRO infection in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). PURPOSE This study describes the KAP of doctors and nurses in NICUs toward the prevention and control of nosocomial infection with MDRO and analyzes its influencing factors. METHODS This cross-sectional study used convenience sampling to survey 397 doctors and nurses from the NICU of 28 hospitals in 11 cities in Zhejiang Province, China. A univariate analysis and a multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. RESULTS The median scoring rate (interquartile range) of the knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaire was 0.86 (0.82-0.91), 0.98 (0.91-1.00), and 0.995 (0.97-1.00), respectively. However, the median scoring rate regarding "basic knowledge of MDRO" and "special prevention and control measures" was 0.50 in knowledge. The multiple linear regression showed that the influencing factors of KAP were hospital grade, professional title, gender, regular supervision, and training. CONCLUSIONS There was still room for improvement in the KAP of NICU doctors and nurses, especially regarding the knowledge. Men, doctors and nurses in Grade II hospitals, and doctors and nurses with primary professional titles had worse KAP. Training and supervision helped improve the KAP. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE To improve the KAP of doctors and nurses to enhance the prevention and control effect for the MDRO infection in NICUs, hospitals and departments should carry out targeted training and strengthen supervision, while Grade II hospitals, men, and doctors and nurses with primary professional titles need more attention.
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- Jinyan Zhou
- Administration Department of Nosocomial Infection, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Administration Department of Nosocomial Infection, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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Xie F, Zhu Y, Chen L, Han R, Shu Q, Chen ZY, Li J. The Disease Spectrum and Influencing Factors of NICU in Xiangxi, Underdeveloped Area of China: A 9-Year Retrospective Study. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:874586. [PMID: 35783321 PMCID: PMC9247320 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.874586] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Investigation of the basic conditions and disease spectrum in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) from 2012 to 2020, in the underdeveloped area of Xiangxi, China. METHODS All newborns (N = 16,094) admitted to the NICU of a hospital in the Xiangxi area from 2012 to 2020 were selected for the retrospective study. RESULTS The average male/female ratio was 1.43:1, with 9,482 males and 6,612 females admitted to the NICU. The sample comprised 41.02% premature infants, and 56.52% had been delivered via cesarean delivery (CD). The most prevalent diseases diagnosed in the NICU were jaundice (22.01%), respiratory (18.45%) and neurological diseases (17.54%). Over the 9-year study window, the prevalence of jaundice and cardiovascular diseases increased, while respiratory and neurological diseases became less frequent. The prevalence of the remaining diseases remained unchanged. Prevalence of neonatal diseases is influenced by gender, patient sources, delivery methods, gestational age and birth weight (P < 0.05). The prevalence of neonatal diseases was significantly higher in males, infants born via CD, and in infants of lower gestational age and birth weight. CONCLUSION The study contributes in-depth information about infant characteristics in an NICU in an undeveloped region of China. In the past 9 years, the average proportion of premature infants in the NICU decreased to 37.38% in 2020, but this figure remains higher than the Chinese national average of 26.2%. Similarly, the CD rate is higher than the Chinese average. The spectrum of neonatal diseases in the NICU in Xiangxi area is drawn, included jaundice, respiratory and neurological diseases, primarily. Through statistical analysis, it is found that the types and prevalence of neonatal diseases are closely related to different gender, gestational age, patient sources, delivery methods, and birth weight (P < 0.05). Newborns of specific gestational age, birth weight and delivery method should be considered "at-risk" and targeted in the formulation of preventive measures. There is a great need to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal diseases-and perinatal health care in general-to ensure improved outcomes for newborns admitted to NICUs in underdeveloped regions.
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- Fen Xie
- Department of Nursing, Jishou University School of Medicine, Jishou, China.,Department of Neonatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University (The First People's Hospital of Huaihua), Huaihua, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jishou University School of Medicine, Jishou, China.,Department of Neonatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University (The First People's Hospital of Huaihua), Huaihua, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jishou University School of Medicine, Jishou, China.,Department of Neonatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University (The First People's Hospital of Huaihua), Huaihua, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jishou University School of Medicine, Jishou, China.,Department of Neonatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University (The First People's Hospital of Huaihua), Huaihua, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University (The First People's Hospital of Huaihua), Huaihua, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jishou University School of Medicine, Jishou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jishou University School of Medicine, Jishou, China
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King WE, Carlo WA, O'Shea TM, Schelonka RL. Cost-effectiveness analysis of heart rate characteristics monitoring to improve survival for very low birth weight infants. Front Health Serv 2022; 2:960945. [PMID: 36925786 PMCID: PMC10012671 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2022.960945] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Introduction Over 50,000 very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are born each year in the United States. Despite advances in care, these premature babies are subjected to long stays in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and experience high rates of morbidity and mortality. In a large randomized controlled trial (RCT), heart rate characteristics (HRC) monitoring in addition to standard monitoring decreased all-cause mortality among VLBW infants by 22%. We sought to understand the cost-effectiveness of HRC monitoring to improve survival among VLBW infants. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of cost-effectiveness of heart rate characteristics (HRC) monitoring to improve survival from birth to NICU discharge, up to 120 days using data and outcomes from an RCT of 3,003 VLBW patients. We estimated each patient's cost from a third-party perspective in 2021 USD using the resource utilization data gathered during the RCT (NCT00307333) during their initial stay in the NICU and applied to specific per diem rates. We computed the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio and used non-parametric boot-strapping to evaluate uncertainty. Results The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of HRC-monitoring was $34,720 per life saved. The 95th percentile of cost to save one additional life through HRC-monitoring was $449,291. Conclusion HRC-monitoring appears cost-effective for increasing survival among VLBW infants.
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- William E King
- Medical Predictive Science Corporation, Charlottesville, VA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, United States
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Point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) is increasingly applied in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Diagnostic applications for LUS in the NICU contain the diagnosis of many common neonatal pulmonary diseases (such as Respiratory distress syndrome, Transient tachypnea of the newborn, Meconium aspiration syndrome, Pneumonia, Pneumothorax, and Pleural effusion) which have been validated. In addition to being employed as a diagnostic tool in the classical sense of the term, recent studies have shown that the number and type of artifacts are associated with lung aeration. Based on this theory, over the last few years, LUS has also been used as a semi-quantitative method or as a "functional" tool. Scores have been proposed to monitor the progress of neonatal lung diseases and to decide whether or not to perform a specific treatment. The semi-quantitative LUS scores (LUSs) have been developed to predict the demand for surfactant therapy, the need of respiratory support and the progress of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Given their ease of use, accuracy and lack of invasiveness, the use of LUSs is increasing in clinical practice. Therefore, this manuscript will review the application of LUSs in neonatal lung diseases.
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- Haifeng Zong
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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Segre LS, McCabe JE, Chuffo Davila R, Arndt S. Telehealth Listening Visits for emotionally distressed mothers of hospitalized newborns: Proof-of-concept. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:1032419. [PMID: 36569622 PMCID: PMC9768023 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1032419] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Newborn admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is stressful. Yet in clinical practice, at best, NICU mothers are screened for depression and if indicated, referred to a mental-health specialist. At worst, no action is taken. Listening Visits, an empirically supported nurse-delivered intervention addressing emotional distress, can be conveniently provided by a NICU nurse. Prompted by the need to minimize face-to-face contacts during the pandemic, the primary purpose of this small pilot trial was to assess the feasibility of having nurses provide Listening Visits to NICU mothers over Zoom. Secondarily, we assessed pre-to post-Listening Visits depression symptom scores as a preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of this type of support. MATERIALS AND METHODS Nine NICU mothers with mildly to moderately severe depression symptoms received up to six Listening Visits sessions from a NICU nurse via Zoom. Participants completed the Inventory Depression and Anxiety Symptoms-General Depression scale (IDAS-GD) at study entry and 4- and 8-weeks post enrollment. They completed the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ) at the 8-week assessment. RESULTS Using an intent-to-treat approach, the effect of time from the mixed model analysis of IDAS-GD was statistically significant (F(2,26) = 10.50, p < 0.001), indicating improvement in IDAS-GD scores from baseline to follow-up. The average CSQ score was high (M = 29.0, SD = 3.3), with 75% of participants rating the quality of help they received as "excellent". DISCUSSION In this pilot trial, we learned it is feasible to provide Listening Visits over Zoom, that this mode of delivery is associated with a significant decrease in depression symptom scores, and that women value this approach. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION [https://clinicaltrials.gov/], identifier [#201805961].
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- Lisa S Segre
- College of Nursing, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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Boudreau LE, Vohr BR, Tucker R, McGowan EC. Provision of mother's own milk for preterm infants during the COVID-19 pandemic: Differential effect of insurance. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1064931. [PMID: 36619512 PMCID: PMC9813378 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1064931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Mother-infant dyads faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the impact was different depending on socio-economic determinants. This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal provision of mother's own milk (MOM) at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge among preterm infants. We hypothesized that fewer infants would be discharged home on any MOM during the pandemic period compared to a pre-pandemic period. This is a retrospective analysis of infants born <34 weeks' gestation admitted to the Women and Infant's Hospital NICU. Infants born pre-pandemic (1/1/2019 to 2/29/2020) were compared to infants born during the pandemic (3/1/2020 to 4/30/2021). Maternal and neonatal variables were analyzed by group. The primary outcome was provision of MOM (defined as feeding exclusively MOM, or a combination of MOM and formula) at NICU discharge. Analyses were performed for time periods, and multivariable regression analyses were run for the total cohort and by insurance type. Analysis included 268 infants born pre-pandemic and 262 infants born during the pandemic. Pandemic group mothers vs. pre-pandemic were less likely to be single (27%, 63/233 vs. 38%, 93/243; p = 0.01) and more likely to have a diagnosis of chorioamnionitis (16%, 38/236 vs. 7%, 17/243; p = 0.002). Rates of public insurance were similar (55% pre-pandemic and 50% pandemic). There was no significant change in provision of MOM between time periods. In multivariable analysis, public insurance decreased the odds of MOM at discharge for the entire study period (aOR 0.31, 95% CI: 0.19-0.50; p = 0.0001). On analysis by insurance type, rates of MOM increased from 77% pre-pandemic to 88% during the pandemic (p = 0.03) for mothers with private insurance and remained unchanged for mothers with public insurance (52% pre-pandemic and 53% pandemic; p = 0.86). Mothers with private insurance had twice the odds (aOR 2.02, 95% CI: 1.02-3.97; p = 0.04) of providing MOM during the pandemic vs. pre-pandemic. For those with public insurance, the odds for any MOM provision during the pandemic were unchanged (aOR 0.95, 95% CI: 0.5-1.7; p = 0.86). These differences may be related to health care disparities requiring additional exploration of risk factors and the need for equitable opportunities for all mother-infant dyads.
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- Lauren E Boudreau
- Department of Pediatrics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, United States
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Swanson SJ, Martinez KK, Shaikh HA, Philipo GM, Martinez J, Mushi EJ. Every breath counts: Lessons learned in developing a training NICU in Northern Tanzania. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:958628. [PMID: 36090561 PMCID: PMC9452716 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.958628] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Neonatal mortality rates in resource-limited hospitals of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain disproportionately high and are likely underestimated due to misclassification of extremely preterm births as "stillbirths" or "abortions", incomplete death registries, fear of repercussions from hospital and governmental authorities, unrecorded village deaths, and cultural beliefs surrounding the viability of premature newborns. While neonatology partnerships exist between high income countries and hospitals in SSA, efforts have largely been directed toward improving newborn survival through neonatal resuscitation training and provision of equipment to nascent neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). These measures are incomplete and fail to address the challenges which NICUs routinely face in low-resource settings. We draw on lessons learned in the development of a low-technology referral NICU in Tanzania that achieved an overall 92% survival rate among infants. LESSONS LEARNED Achieving high survival rates among critically ill and preterm neonates in SSA is possible without use of expensive, advanced-skill technologies like mechanical ventilators. Evidence-based protocols adapted to low-resource hospitals, mentorship of nurses and physicians, changes in hierarchal culture, improved nurse-infant staffing ratios, involvement of mothers, improved procurement of consumables and medications, and bedside diagnostics are necessary steps to achieving high survival rates. Our NICU experience indicates that low-technology solutions of thermoregulation, respiratory support via continuous positive airway pressure, feeding protocols and infection control measures can ensure that infants not only survive, but thrive. CONCLUSIONS Neonatal mortality and survival of preterm newborns can be improved through a long-term commitment to training NICU staff, strengthening basic neonatal care practices, contextually appropriate protocols, and limited technology.
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- Stephen J Swanson
- Department of Paediatrics, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Arusha, Tanzania.,Global Pediatrics Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Paediatrics, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Arusha, Tanzania.,Global Pediatrics Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Global Health Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Paediatrics, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Arusha, Tanzania
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- Department of Paediatrics, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Arusha, Tanzania
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- Department of Paediatrics, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, Arusha, Tanzania.,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Yoon HS, Lim J, Sohn YH, Kim SY. Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Genotype Distribution of Rotavirus in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 5 Years After Introducing Rotavirus Vaccine. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:850839. [PMID: 35252070 PMCID: PMC8893347 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.850839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rotavirus (RV) is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis in children worldwide. We aimed to investigate the incidence, symptoms, and genotype of RV infection in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in South Korea 5 years after the introduction of RV vaccination to evaluate its effect on newborn infants. METHODS A total of 431 fecal specimens were collected from patients admitted to NICU between April 20, 2012 and September 10, 2013. Enzyme-linked immunoassays were used to detect RV antigen. Nested multiplex polymerase chain reaction was used for genotyping. RESULTS The overall incidence of RV infection was 43.9% and was significantly higher in preterm infants, infants born in the study hospital, low birth weight infants, and cesarean births (P < 0.05). Symptoms of diarrhea, poor feeding, abdominal distension, and apnea were significantly higher in infants with RV infection than those without infection. RV infection gradually increased depending on infant care at home, postpartum clinic, or hospital (26.0, 45.1, and 60.2%, respectively; P = 0.000). The dominant RV genotype in the NICU was G4P[6] at 95.4%. CONCLUSION Current RV vaccines did not affect the incidence of RV infection in newborn and preterm infants in the NICU. Most RV-positive patients in the NICU had symptoms, and the incidence of RV infection was relatively higher in hospitals and postpartum clinics with group life than home. The dominant RV genotype was G4P[6] across study groups.
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- Hye Sun Yoon
- Department of Pediatrics, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Uijeongbu, South Korea
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Bourdin T, Monnier A, Benoit MÈ, Bédard E, Prévost M, Quach C, Déziel E, Constant P. A High-Throughput Short Sequence Typing Scheme for Serratia marcescens Pure Culture and Environmental DNA. Appl Environ Microbiol 2021; 87:e0139921. [PMID: 34586910 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.01399-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Molecular typing methods are used to characterize the relatedness between bacterial isolates involved in infections. These approaches rely mostly on discrete loci or whole-genome sequencing (WGS) analyses of pure cultures. On the other hand, their application to environmental DNA profiling to evaluate epidemiological relatedness among patients and environments has received less attention. We developed a specific, high-throughput short sequence typing (HiSST) method for the opportunistic human pathogen Serratia marcescens. Genes displaying the highest polymorphism were retrieved from the core genome of 60 S. marcescens strains. Bioinformatics analyses showed that use of only three loci (within bssA, gabR, and dhaM) distinguished strains with a high level of efficiency. This HiSST scheme was applied to an epidemiological survey of S. marcescens in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). In a first case study, a strain responsible for an outbreak in the NICU was found in a sink drain of this unit, by using HiSST scheme and confirmed by WGS. The HiSST scheme was also applied to environmental DNA extracted from sink-environment samples. Diversity of S. marcescens was modest, with 11, 6, and 4 different sequence types (ST) of gabR, bssA, and dhaM loci among 19 sink drains, respectively. Epidemiological relationships among sinks were inferred on the basis of pairwise comparisons of ST profiles. Further research aimed at relating ST distribution patterns to environmental features encompassing sink location, utilization, and microbial diversity is needed to improve the surveillance and management of opportunistic pathogens. IMPORTANCE Serratia marcescens is an important opportunistic human pathogen, often multidrug resistant and involved in outbreaks of nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care units. Here, we propose a quick and user-friendly method to select the best typing scheme for nosocomial outbreaks in relating environmental and clinical sources. This method, named high-throughput short sequence typing (HiSST), allows to distinguish strains and to explore the diversity profile of nonculturable S. marcescens. The application of HiSST profile analysis for environmental DNA offers new possibilities to track opportunistic pathogens, identify their origin, and relate their distribution pattern with environmental features encompassing sink location, utilization, and microbial diversity. Adaptation of the method to other opportunistic pathogens is expected to improve knowledge regarding their ecology, which is of significant interest for epidemiological risk assessment and elaborate outbreak mitigation strategies.
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Shiff I, Bucsea O, Pillai Riddell R. Psychosocial and Neurobiological Vulnerabilities of the Hospitalized Preterm Infant and Relevant Non-pharmacological Pain Mitigation Strategies. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:568755. [PMID: 34760849 PMCID: PMC8573383 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.568755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Preterm pain is common in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with multiple invasive procedures occurring daily. Objective: To review the psychosocial and neurobiological vulnerabilities of preterm infants and to provide an updated overview of non-pharmacological strategies for acute procedural pain in hospitalized preterm infants. Methods: We utilized a narrative review methodology, which also included a synthesis of key pieces of published systematic reviews that are relevant to the current work. Results and Conclusions: Preterm infants are uniquely susceptible to the impact of painful procedures and prolonged separation from caregivers that are often inherent in a NICU stay. Non-pharmacological interventions can be efficacious for mitigating procedural pain for preterm infants. Interventions should continue to be evaluated with high quality randomized controlled trials, and should endeavor to take into account the neurobiological and psychosocial aspects of preterm vulnerability for pain prevention and management strategies.
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- Ilana Shiff
- Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry Research, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Shah DS, Turner EL, Chroust AJ, Duvall KL, Wood DL, Bailey BA. Marijuana use in opioid exposed pregnancy increases risk of preterm birth. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 35:8456-8461. [PMID: 34582287 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1980532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of opioid use disorder has increased across the United States, but the rural population of Appalachia has been disproportionately impacted. Concurrently, the slow, but steady progress in the legalization of marijuana may be affecting perception of marijuana use in pregnancy. However, marijuana use in pregnancy has been associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. Concomitant use of opioids and marijuana in pregnancy has not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the association between confirmed marijuana use in late pregnancy and preterm birth in opioid-exposed pregnancies. METHODOLOGY A retrospective chart review was conducted that included all births from July 2011 to June 2016 from 6 delivery hospitals in South-Central Appalachia. Out of 18,732 births, 2368 singleton pregnancies indicated opioid use and met remaining inclusion criteria, with 108 of these mothers testing positive for marijuana at delivery. Independent sample t-test and Chi-Square analyses compared marijuana and non-marijuana exposed groups on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Regression analyses controlled for confounding variables in predicting neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), NICU admission, preterm birth, small for gestational age, and low birth weight outcomes as shown in Table 1. RESULTS Neonates born to marijuana-positive women in opioid-exposed pregnancy were more likely to be born preterm, small for gestational age, have low birth weight, and be admitted to NICU. After statistically controlling for parity, marital status, tobacco and benzodiazepine use, preterm birth and low birth weight remained statistically significant with aOR of 2.35 (1.30-4.24) and 2.01 (1.18-3.44), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Maternal use of marijuana in any opioid-exposed pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth and low-birth weight infants. Prospective studies need to examine the dose and timing of marijuana and opioid use in pregnancy to better delineate perinatal effects. Nonetheless, pregnant women using opioids, including recommended medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, should be educated about the risks of concurrent marijuana use during pregnancy and may need to be counseled to abstain from marijuana use during pregnancy for an optimal outcome.
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- Darshan S Shah
- Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
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Antonacci K, Steele N, Wheatley J, Weyant DM, Brozanski B, Stone B, Mingrone T. Effects of Guitar Accompaniment Patterns on Hospitalized Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Music Ther Perspect 2021; 39:172-183. [PMID: 34691747 PMCID: PMC8528111 DOI: 10.1093/mtp/miab013] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be an extremely stressful environment for infants receiving complex medical care at a pediatric facility. Music therapy can help address the stressful environment by increasing comfort and relaxation as well as decreasing a patient's physiological response of heart rate and respiratory rate. A randomized controlled trial was completed, examining the effects of 2 guitar accompaniment patterns on infants (an arpeggiated pattern and a bass/chord pattern) in a NICU. There were 180 infants enrolled with mean chronological ages of 7.4 ± 6.1 weeks and postmenstrual ages (gestational age at birth + their chronological age) of 39.8 ± 7.9 weeks. All subject enrollees participated in a 12-minute initial music therapy session. Outcome measures included heart rate, respirations, and comfort responses. The results of the research study demonstrated that the arpeggiated guitar pattern had a lower mean heart rate and respiratory across all 3 data points (pre, during, and post intervention); however, the difference in means between the 2 accompaniment pattern groups was not statistically significant. Using the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) to measure comfort response, the results demonstrated no difference between the 2 group accompaniment patterns. Although the results show no significant differences among accompaniment pattern groups, the researchers describe the clinical significance that supports the use of both accompaniment patterns as suitable interventions for infants in the NICU receiving music therapy intervention.
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- Kory Antonacci
- UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Kraft KE, Jaschke AC, Ravensbergen AG, Feenstra-Weelink A, van Goor MEL, de Kroon MLA, Reijneveld SA, Bos AF, van Dokkum NH. Maternal Anxiety, Infant Stress, and the Role of Live-Performed Music Therapy during NICU Stay in The Netherlands. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:7077. [PMID: 34281014 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18137077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Having an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) elicits maternal anxiety, which may hamper parent-child bonding. We performed a prospective cohort study to describe anxiety in mothers of infants born before 30 weeks of gestation during NICU stay in The Netherlands, and investigated the influence of infant stress and gestational age. Second, we performed a randomized-controlled live-performed music therapy trial (LPMT trial) to investigate whether music therapy applied to the infant alleviated maternal anxiety. The relation between infant stress, gestational age, and maternal anxiety was measured in 45 mother-infant dyads, using the Neonatal Infant Stressor Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The effect of LPMT on anxiety was assessed in 21 mothers whose infants were assigned to either LPMT (n = 12) or waitlist (n = 9). Mothers completed the STAI before and after this period. Maternal anxiety decreased over time in all mothers, and was strongly related with infant stress (r = 0.706, p < 0.001), but not with gestational age. Anxiety scores decreased by 12% after LMPT, and increased by 1% after a waitlist period (p = 0.30). Our results indicate that LPMT in the weeks after birth may accelerate the reduction of maternal anxiety. Further research should focus on the effects on mother-child bonding.
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Grohs E, Hill-Ricciuti A, Kelly N, Messina M, Green DA, Geng W, Annavajhala MK, Zachariah P, Mathema B, Uhlemann AC, Saiman L. Spa Typing of Staphylococcus aureus in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit During Routine Surveillance. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2021; 10:766-773. [PMID: 34129043 PMCID: PMC8370566 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piab014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Staphylococcus aureus protein A (spa) typing can be used to expand characterization of the epidemiology of methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). METHODS From January 2017 to June 2018, twice-monthly surveillance for S. aureus was performed in an academically affiliated NICU. Decolonization of infants colonized with S. aureus included chlorhexidine gluconate bathing and/or mupirocin for those with mupirocin-susceptible strains. Spa typing and mupirocin-resistance testing were performed. Demographic and clinical characteristics were compared between infants colonized with MSSA vs MRSA and infants with and without the most common MSSA spa type, MSSA-t279. RESULTS Overall, 14% and 2% of 1556 hospitalized infants had positive surveillance cultures for MSSA and MRSA, respectively. Thirty-six infants harbored unique MSSA spa types, 5 infants harbored unique MRSA spa types, and 30 MSSA and 6 MRSA spa types were identified in ≥2 infants. No outbreaks were identified during the study period. MSSA-t279 was isolated from 3% of infants and largely detected from infants hospitalized in one section of the NICU; 96% of t279 isolates were mupirocin resistant. Infection rates, length of hospitalization, and mortality were similar among infants initially colonized with t279 vs other MSSA spa types. CONCLUSIONS The MSSA colonization burden was 5-fold larger than that of MRSA. Numerous unique spa types were identified. The most common spa type, MSSA-t279, was not associated with increased morbidity or mortality but was mupirocin resistant and associated with clustered NICU beds. This suggests potential transmission from the environment, shared staff, and/or workflow issues requiring further study. Other decolonization strategies for S. aureus in the NICU are needed.
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- Emily Grohs
- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA,Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA,Present Affiliation: Department of Infection Prevention & Control, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA,Department of Infection Prevention and Control, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA,Department of Infection Prevention and Control, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA,Corresponding Author: Lisa Saiman, MD MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, PH 4-470, New York, NY 10032, USA. E-mail:
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Frost BL, Patel AL, Robinson DT, Berseth CL, Cooper T, Caplan M. Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid Enteral Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. J Pediatr 2021; 232:23-30.e1. [PMID: 33358843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine feasibility of providing a concentrated emulsified long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) supplement to very low birth weight infants, and to evaluate blood LCPUFA concentrations at 2 and 8 weeks of study supplementation. STUDY DESIGN This prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial randomized infants to receive (1) LCPUFA-120 (a supplement of 40 mg/kg/day docosahexaenoic acid [DHA] and 80 mg/kg/day arachidonic acid [ARA]; DHA:ARA at 1:2 ratio), (2) LCPUFA-360 (a supplement of 120 mg/kg/day DHA and 240 mg/kg/day ARA), or (3) sunflower oil (placebo control). Infants received supplement daily for 8 weeks or until discharge, whichever came first. Whole blood LCPUFA levels (wt%; g/100 g) were measured at baseline, 2 weeks, and 8 weeks. RESULTS Infants were 28 weeks of gestation (IQR, 27-30 weeks of gestation) and weighed 1040 g (IQR, 910-1245 g). At 2 weeks, the change in blood DHA (wt%) from baseline differed significantly among groups (sunflower oil, n = 6; -0.63 [IQR, -0.96 to -0.55]; LCPUFA-120: n = 12; -0.14 [IQR, -0.72 to -0.26]; LCPUFA-360, n = 12; 0.46 [IQR, 0.17-0.81]; P = .002 across groups). Change in blood ARA (wt%) also differed by group (sunflower oil: -2.2 [IQR, -3.9 to -1.7]; LCPUFA-120: 0.1 [IQR, -2.1 to 1.1] vs LCPUFA-360: 2.9 IQR, 1.5 to 4.5]; P = .0002). Change from baseline to 8 weeks significantly differed between groups for DHA (P = .02) and ARA (P = .003). CONCLUSIONS Enteral LCPUFA supplementation supported higher blood DHA by 2 weeks. LCPUFA supplementation at 360 mg of combined DHA and ARA is likely necessary to reduce declines as well as allow increases in whole blood concentrations in the first 8 weeks of life. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03192839.
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- Brandy L Frost
- Department of Pediatrics, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL; Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Clinical Research, Department of Medical Affairs, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Evansville, IN
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- Clinical Research, Department of Medical Affairs, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Evansville, IN
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- Department of Pediatrics, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL; Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Oo NAT, Edwards JK, Pyakurel P, Thekkur P, Maung TM, Aye NSS, Nwe HM. Neonatal Sepsis, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern, and Treatment Outcomes among Neonates Treated in Two Tertiary Care Hospitals of Yangon, Myanmar from 2017 to 2019. Trop Med Infect Dis 2021; 6:tropicalmed6020062. [PMID: 33924746 PMCID: PMC8167801 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed6020062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the proportion of culture-confirmed sepsis, bacteriological pathogen profile, culture report turnaround times, antibiotic susceptibility patterns, and treatment outcomes of all with neonatal sepsis admitted in two tertiary care hospitals in Yangon, Myanmar, 2017–2019. This was a cross sectional study utilizing a standardized electronic database and paper-based records. Bacteriological profiles and associated factors were analyzed with descriptive statistics and Poisson Regression. Of those with suspected sepsis, 42% were bacteriologically confirmed and 74% of confirmed sepsis was resistant to at least first-line antibiotics. Neonates with late onset sepsis (LOS) (aPR: 1.2 (95% CI: 1.1–1.4, p = 0.008)) were more likely to have bacteriologically confirmed sepsis (45%) versus early onset sepsis (38%). Gram-negative organisms were most commonly isolated (63%), associated with multidrug-resistant organisms and with a high case-fatality rate (64%). These findings suggest that enhanced national guidance regarding infection control and prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and first-line antibiotic choices need to be provided. The link between LOS with infection and prevention protocols needs to be further explored in this context to decrease sepsis risk, neonatal mortality, and reduce further antimicrobial resistance.
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- Nan Aye Thida Oo
- Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports, Yangon 11191, Myanmar;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +95-9-5126148
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan 56700, Nepal;
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- Centre for Operational Research, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), 68 Boulevard Saint Michel, 75006 Paris, France;
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- Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health and Sports, Yangon 11191, Myanmar;
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Central Women Hospital, Yangon 11121, Myanmar;
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- Department of Neonatology, Yangon Children Hospital, Yangon 11191, Myanmar;
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Ali H, Salama H, Robertson N, Olukade T, Al-Obaidly S, Al-Qubaisi M, Al Rifai H. Antenatal corticosteroids and short-term neonatal outcomes in term and near-term infants of diabetic mothers. Analysis of the Qatar PEARL-peristat registry. J Perinat Med 2021; 49:377-382. [PMID: 33098633 DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2020-0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES A recent discussion surrounding the extension of antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) use beyond 34 weeks of gestation did not include the subgroup of infants of diabetic mothers (IDM). We aimed to examine the association between ACS exposure and outcomes in neonates born at term and at near-term gestation in a large cohort of IDMs. METHODS We selected 13976 eligible near-term and term infants who were included in the PEARL-Peristat Perinatal Registry Study (PPS). We assessed the association of ACS exposure with neonatal outcomes in a multivariate regression model that controlled for diabetes mellitus (DM) and other perinatal variables. RESULTS The incidence of DM was 28% (3,895 of 13,976) in the cohort. Caesarean section was performed in one-third of the study population. The incidence of ACS exposure was low (1.8%) and typically occurred>2 weeks before delivery. The incidence rates of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)/ transient tachypnoea of newborns (TTN), all-cause neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions, NICU admissions for hypoglycaemia, and low 5-min Apgar scores were 3.5, 8.8, 1.3, and 0.1%, respectively. In a multivariate regression model, ACS was associated with a slight increase in NICU admissions (OR: 1.44; 95% CI: 1.04-2.03; p=0.028), but not with RDS/TTN. CONCLUSIONS Although the low exposure rate was a limitation, ACS administration did not reduce respiratory morbidity in near-term or term IDMs. It was independently associated with an increase in NICU admissions. Randomized controlled trials are required to assess the efficacy and safety of ACS administration in diabetic mothers at late gestation.
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- Haytham Ali
- Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Neonatalogy, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaeocology, University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Neonatology, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar
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Xiang X, Xia S, Zhu X, Gao X, Gao X, Zhang A, Lee SK, Hei M. Attitudes and concerns of neonatologists and nurses to family-integrated-care in neonatal intensive care units in China. Transl Pediatr 2020; 9:603-609. [PMID: 33209722 PMCID: PMC7658773 DOI: 10.21037/tp-20-60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Parents in China are denied visitation of their newborns in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), leading to a prolonged period of parent-infant separation. The family-integrated care (FICare) model, which supports the integration of parents into the NICU team, is gradually being introduced in China. Considering resistance to the implementation of FICare, this study aimed to assess the attitudes and concerns of neonatologists and nurses towards FICare in China. METHODS Using a before and after study design, a qualitative analysis was conducted to determine the perceptions and attitudes of medical professionals towards FICare in China. A total of 34 neonatologists and 94 nurses from 5 tertiary NICUs in China were enrolled. A self-developed questionnaire was used. The study steps included reading session and then survey for the first time (survey 1), a FICare getting buy-in education session (4 hours), a group discussion session, and finally repeat the questionnaire (survey 2). The surveys were completed by trained researchers regarding willingness, acceptance and concerns of implementing FICare in NICUs in China. Differences in attitudes towards FICare were compared between groups (Chi-square/correction for continuity). RESULTS There are positive responses in neonatologists and nurses regarding the necessity (Survey 1: 58.8% and 57.4%; Survey 2: 88.2% and 67.0%), feasibility (Survey 1: 17.6% and 19.1%; Survey 2: 32.3% and 34.0%), and interest in joining FICare (Survey 1: 82.4% and 83.0%; Survey 2: 97.1% and 85.1%). A higher proportion of neonatologists indicated that FICare could promote breastfeeding in the NICU comparing to nurses (Survey 1: 47.1% vs. 19.1%; Survey 2: 61.8% and 46.8% respectively). Most of the neonatologists and nurses are not sure whether FICare can shorten the hospital stay (Survey 1: 82.3% and 68.1%; Survey 2: 85.3% and 60.6%) or improve the doctor-patient relationship (Survey 1: 58.8% and 68.1%; Survey 2: 73.5% and 69.1%). Challenges concerning the implementation of FICare were identified as inadequate ward space, lack of human resources, and potential increases in nosocomial infection. CONCLUSIONS The getting buy-in education program in introducing new paradigms of neonatal care may help on how to design and implement more effective educational tools for FICare.
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- Xiying Xiang
- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Center for Child Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Hubei Province Women and Children Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Southeast University Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Maternal-Infant Care Research Centre, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Neonatal Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,National Center for Child Health, Beijing, China
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Khaleghipour M, Akbari N, Hajaty S, Shirmohammadi Fard S, Jamalimoghaddam M, Sabzi Z, Asadi L. Evaluation of the effect of narrative writing on the stress sources of the fathers of preterm neonates admitted to the NICU. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:651-656. [PMID: 32862735 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1730795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Identification of the nurses and fathers' understanding of the stress sources facilitates nursing interventions and increases parental satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS The quasi experimental study with pretest and posttest was administered to a sample size of 70 fathers with preterm neonates hospitalized in the NICUs of Gorgan University of Medical Sciences in 6 months. The Parental Stressor Scale (PSS) was used. The data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical methods. RESULTS Evaluation of the differences in the domains showed that narrative writing had significant effects on all three domains. The results showed that the highest stress reduction was observed in parents' relationship followed by infant behavior and appearance while the lowest stress reduction was observed in the sights and sounds in the intervention group. CONCLUSION Narrative writing may be considered an efficient supportive intervention to reduce the fathers' stress, infant behavior and appearance in the NICUs.
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- Mostafa Khaleghipour
- Faculty of Medicine Science, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tsujiwaki A, Hisata K, Tohyama Y, Matsunaga N, Uehara Y, Sasaki T, Hiramatsu K, Shimizu T. Epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Japanese neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Int 2020; 62:911-919. [PMID: 32215993 DOI: 10.1111/ped.14241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND There have been few reports on the genetic structure of the current population of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Japan. In the present study we conducted a molecular epidemiological analysis based on whole genome sequencing against MRSA strains in a Japanese NICU. METHODS We performed genotyping by whole genome sequencing, polymerase chain reaction-based typing of Staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) and polymerase chain reaction-based open-reading frame typing against 57 MRSA strains from fecal or nasal specimens from NICU patients in Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital in 2013-2014. RESULTS Forty-nine MRSA strains (86.0%) exhibited a clonal complex (CC) 1, and were divided into three sequence types (STs): ST2725 (n = 25), ST2764 (n = 21), and ST1 (n = 3). All CC1 MRSA strains had SCCmec IVa, and were resistant to new quinolones, which are limited in pediatric use, suggesting that these strains were derived from adult MRSA clones. Single nucleotide polymorphism differences of both ≤10 and >100 nucleotides were observed by pairwise, single nucleotide polymorphism analysis among ST2725 and ST2764 MRSA strains, respectively. Seven ST8 MRSA strains (12.2%) were isolated, and no strain exhibiting the Japanese hospital-associated MRSA genotype (ST5/SCCmec II) was isolated in this study. CONCLUSIONS Our molecular epidemiological analysis suggested that ST2725 and ST2764 MRSA strains had genetic diversity that could not be explained only by a recent transmission event in the NICU. These MRSA clones might be disseminated in other Japanese hospital facilities as new endemic clones. Our results are expected to contribute to the improvement of infection control measures of MRSA in NICUs.
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- Atsushi Tsujiwaki
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Infection Control Science, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Infection Control Science, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Animal Research Center, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Infection Control Science, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Shao L, Yao B, Yang J, Li X, Ye K, Zhang Y, Wang C. Characterization of a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST3330 clone responsible for a nosocomial outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit. Ann Palliat Med 2020; 9:1092-1102. [PMID: 32434364 DOI: 10.21037/apm-20-958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of Klebsiella pneumonia (Kp), which has often been found to produce, extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL), is rising rapidly and poses a serious risk to neonates. To date, the mechanisms related to the spread of ESBL-Kp have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the phenotypes, genotypes, and genetic relatedness of ESBL-KP that caused an outbreak of sepsis among neonates in an intensive care unit of a Beijing hospital. METHODS Between April 2016 and May 2018, 21 non-repetitive clinical ESBL-Kp isolates were collected from a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Beijing, China and were retrospectively analyzed. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) was used to analyze genetic relatedness, a VITEK 2 AST test kit was used to test antimicrobial susceptibility, sequence type (ST) was analyzed through multilocus sequence typing (MLST), and resistance genes were identified by PCR. Virulence gene profiles, biofilm formation assay, and serum killing assay were used for virulence-associated determinants. RESULTS All strains expressed the same antibiotype, combining ESBL production, third generation cephalosporins resistance and carbapenems sensitive. Sixteen of them produced β-lactamases (CTX-M-3 and TEM-1B), while others possessed CTX-M-15, CTX-M-24, CTX-M-66, TEM-1C, SHV-26, SHV172, and OXA-1. PFGE confirmed 5 types (A, B, C, D and E) and MLST identified a ST3330 clone (16 strains), a ST2791 clone (2 strains), a ST37 clone (1 strain), a ST34 clone (1 strain), and a ST2740 clone (1 strain). PFGE type A strains, which belong to ST3330, were identified as the main pathogens involved in the outbreak. All isolates contained virulence genes iutA and mrk. PFGE type A carried both mrk (type 3 fimbriae, biofilm formation) and fimH (type 1 fimbriae), and other STs possessed mrk. Isolates belonging to the endemic ST3330 lineage produced more biofilm than other ST isolates (median OD590 1.829 vs. 0.2280, respectively; P<0.0001). All five PFGE types isolates showed serum high sensitivity (grade 1). CONCLUSIONS The dissemination and outbreak of ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae in this study seemed to be clonal, and the outbreak was mainly caused by ST3330 K. pneumoniae. The detection of genes (mrk and fimH) belonging to the biofilm formation may partly explain the epidemic strain has high colonization and diffusion potential.
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- Lingli Shao
- Medical School of Chinese PLA & Department of Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Northern Hospital of Weaponry Industry, Beijing 100089, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA & Department of Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA & Department of Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA & Department of Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Northern Hospital of Weaponry Industry, Beijing 100089, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA & Department of Clinical Laboratory, Medical Laboratory Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.
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Hussain SB, Quittner AL, Brown M, Li-Rosi AM. Understanding access to genomics in an ethnically diverse south Florida population: A comparison of demographics in odyssey and rapid whole genome sequencing programs. J Genet Couns 2020; 29:553-561. [PMID: 32277851 DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Advances in genomic medicine have evolved to include rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS) in pediatric intensive care settings. Traditionally, genetic testing was conducted in outpatient clinics, with stepwise genetic testing occurring over several years. This delayed the time to diagnosis, making it more difficult to include underrepresented groups, such as those who identify as Black and Latinx. National genetic sequencing programs have also struggled to engage these participants in their studies, leading to a significant disparity in access to new genetic technologies. The purpose of our study was to compare the demographic characteristics of families enrolled in both an Odyssey Program (N = 46), defined as outpatients in the Genetics Clinic who have had prior genetic testing, and a newly implemented rWGS (N = 52) sequencing program. Despite living in a large, ethnically diverse city, our results indicated that parents in the Odyssey program differed significantly from parents in the rWGS program in level of education, family income, and insurance status. For example, 71.5% of parents in the diagnostic Odyssey program had a college or advanced degree, whereas 42% of parents in the rWGS program had this level of education. Family income and insurance also differed, with 48.6% of families in the Odyssey program earning $100,000 or more versus 28.2% in rWGS; 56% of parents in the Odyssey program had private insurance with 26% on Medicaid whereas only 23% of parents in rWGS had private insurance, with the vast majority of children on Medicaid (69%). Thus, our Odyssey program illustrates some of the common pitfalls in implementing genomic testing in an ethnically diverse community, including lack of referrals, travel to outpatient visits, and a cultural mismatch with providers. The successful enrollment of underrepresented groups in the rWGS program demonstrates that given the opportunity to participate in genetic testing, families are interested and aware of the potential benefits of this testing for their child. As genomic sequencing transitions from outpatient to inpatient settings, an opportunity arises to close the health disparity gap. Recommendations for implementing rWGS in pediatric, intensive care settings that address the common barriers faced by underrepresented families are discussed.
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- Saida B Hussain
- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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Up to 15% of parents have an infant who will spend time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). After discharge, parents may care for a medically fragile infant and worry about their development. The current study examined how infant illness severity is associated with family adjustment. Participants included parents with infants who had been discharged from the NICU 6 months to 3 years prior to study participation (N = 199). Via a Qualtrics online survey, parents reported their infants' medical history, parenting stress, family burden, couple functioning, and access to resources. Multivariable regression analyses revealed that more severe infant medical issues during hospitalization (e.g., longer length of stay and more medical devices) were associated with greater family burden, but not stress or couple functioning. Infant health issues following hospitalization (i.e., medical diagnosis and more medical specialists) were associated with greater stress, poorer couple functioning, and greater family burden. Less time for parents was associated with increased stress and poorer couple functioning. Surprisingly, parents of infants who were rehospitalized reported less stress and better couple functioning, but greater family burden. Family-focused interventions that incorporate psychoeducation about provider-patient communication, partner support, and self-care may be effective to prevent negative psychosocial sequelae among families.
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- Victoria A Grunberg
- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neonatology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Schecter R, Pham T, Hua A, Spinazzola R, Sonnenklar J, Li D, Papaioannou H, Milanaik R. Prevalence and Longevity of PTSD Symptoms Among Parents of NICU Infants Analyzed Across Gestational Age Categories. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2020; 59:163-169. [PMID: 31833404 DOI: 10.1177/0009922819892046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective. This study aims to investigate whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms exist >1 year after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience and whether PTSD symptomatology differs across parents of infants of different gestational age categories. Methods. A survey was given to parents at routine NICU follow-up visits. Parents completed the PTSD CheckList-Civilian (PCL-C), a standardized scale comprising 17 key symptoms of PTSD. Parents also rated how traumatic their birth experience, first day in the NICU, and first week in the NICU were from "Not Traumatic at All" to "Most Traumatic." Fisher's exact test was used to compare PCL-C responses across gestational age categories (Extremely Preterm, Very Preterm, Moderate to Late preterm, and Full Term). Results. Eighty parents participated. In total, 15% of parents had "Moderate to High Severity" PTSD symptoms. There were no statistical differences in PTSD prevalence between parents of children <1 year old and parents of children >1 year old (P = .51). There was also no statistical difference in prevalence of "Moderate to High Severity" level of PTSD symptoms across gestational age (P = .16). Overall, 38% of parents rated at least one experience as "Most traumatic." Conclusion. A high percentage of parents who had a recent NICU experience and parents who had a NICU experience more than a year ago demonstrated PTSD symptoms. In light of these results, many parents of NICU graduates-both mothers and fathers-would benefit from access to long-term counseling services.
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- Rachel Schecter
- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Lake Success, NY, USA
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Sista RS, Ng R, Nuffer M, Basmajian M, Coyne J, Elderbroom J, Hull D, Kay K, Krishnamurthy M, Roberts C, Wu D, Kennedy AD, Singh R, Srinivasan V, Pamula VK. Digital Microfluidic Platform to Maximize Diagnostic Tests with Low Sample Volumes from Newborns and Pediatric Patients. Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10:E21. [PMID: 31906315 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics10010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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"Children are not tiny adults" is an adage commonly used in pediatrics to emphasize the fact that children often have different physiological responses to sickness and trauma compared to adults. However, despite widespread acceptance of this concept, diagnostic blood testing is an excellent example of clinical care that is not yet customized to the needs of children, especially newborns. Cumulative blood loss resulting from clinical testing does not typically impact critically ill adult patients, but can quickly escalate in children, leading to iatrogenic anemia and related comorbidities. Moreover, the tests prioritized for rapid, near-patient testing in adults are not always the most clinically relevant tests for children or newborns. This report describes the development of a digital microfluidic testing platform and associated clinical assays purposely curated to address current shortcomings in pediatric laboratory testing by using microliter volumes (<50 µL) of samples. The automated platform consists of a small instrument and single-use cartridges, which contain all reagents necessary to prepare the sample and perform the assay. Electrowetting technology is used to precisely manipulate nanoliter-sized droplets of samples and reagents inside the cartridge. To date, we have automated three disparate types of assays (biochemical assays, immunoassays, and molecular assays) on the platform and have developed over two dozen unique tests, each with important clinical application to newborns and pediatric patients. Cell lysis, plasma preparation, magnetic bead washing, thermocycling, incubation, and many other essential functions were all performed on the cartridge without any user intervention. The resulting assays demonstrate performance comparable to standard clinical laboratory assays and are economical due to the reduced hands-on effort required for each assay and lower overall reagent consumption. These capabilities allow a wide range of assays to be run simultaneously on the same cartridge using significantly reduced sample volumes with results in minutes.
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Most of the studies on the costing of neonatal intensive care has concentrated on the costs associated with preterm infants which takes up more than half of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) costs. The focus has been on determining the cost-effectiveness of extreme preterm infants and those at threshold of viability. While the costs of care have an inverse relationship with gestational age (GA) and the lifetime medical costs of the extreme preterm can be as high as $450,000, the total NICU expenditure are skewed towards the care of moderate and late preterm infants who form the main bulk of patients. Neonatal intensive care, has been found to be very cost-effective at $1,000 per term infant per QALY and $9,100 for extreme preterm survivor per QALY. For low and LMIC, where NICU resources are limited, the costs of NICU care is lower largely due to a patient profile of more term and preterm of greater GAs and correspondingly less intensity of care. Public health measures, neonatal resuscitation training, empowerment of nurses to do resuscitation, increasing the accessibility to essential newborn care are recommended cheaper cost-effective measures to reduce neonatal mortality in countries with high neonatal mortality rate, whilst upgraded neonatal intensive care services are needed to further reduce neonatal mortality rate once below 15 per 1,000 livebirths. Economic evaluation of neonatal intensive care should also include post discharge costs which mainly fall on the health, social and educational sectors. Strategies to reduce neonatal intensive care costs could include more widespread implementation of cost-effective methods of improving neonatal outcome and reducing neonatal morbidities, including access to antenatal care, perinatal interventions to delay preterm delivery wherever feasible, improving maternal health status and practising cost saving and effective neonatal intensive care treatment.
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- Irene Guat Sim Cheah
- Department of Paediatrics, Paediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Despite the prevalence of postpartum depression and anxiety, current screening recommendations are limited to depression symptoms. Screening using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale (EPDS-A) may enhance ability to detect distress in postpartum women. We aimed to replicate the EPDS-A in 200 mothers with infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and examine its incremental utility in identifying emotional distress. Presence of the EPDS-A was identified using exploratory factor analysis. Women experiencing elevated anxiety were identified using a previously established cutoff score. Results replicated the EPDS-A for the first time in mothers with infants hospitalized in the NICU. In all, 21.9% of these women had elevated anxiety symptoms and nearly one quarter of them would have been missed in routine depression screening. Use of the EPDS-A, in addition to the total EPDS score, is a promising approach to identifying anxious women in need of further evaluation, treatment, or support.
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- 2 VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA.,3 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Wilson E, Edstedt Bonamy AK, Bonet M, Toome L, Rodrigues C, Howell EA, Cuttini M, Zeitlin J. Room for improvement in breast milk feeding after very preterm birth in Europe: Results from the EPICE cohort. Matern Child Nutr 2017; 14. [PMID: 28714111 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 06/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Breast milk feeding (BMF) is associated with lower neonatal morbidity in the very preterm infant (<32 weeks gestation) and breastfeeding is beneficial for maternal health. Previous studies show large variations in BMF after very preterm birth and recognize the need for targeted breastfeeding support in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU). In a European collaboration project about evidence-based practices after very preterm birth, we examined the association between maternal, obstetric, and infant clinical factors; neonatal and maternal care unit policies; and BMF at discharge from the NICU. In multivariable analyses, covariates associated with feeding at discharge were first investigated as predictors of any BMF and in further analysis as predictors of exclusive or partial BMF. Overall, 58% (3,826/6,592) of the infants received any BMF at discharge, but there were large variations between regions (range 36-80%). Primiparity, administration of antenatal corticosteroids, first enteral feed <24 hr after birth, and mother's own milk at first enteral feed were predictors positively associated with any BMF at discharge. Vaginal delivery, singleton birth, and receiving mother's own milk at first enteral feed were associated with exclusive BMF at discharge. Units with a Baby Friendly Hospital accreditation improved any BMF at discharge; units with protocols for BMF and units using donor milk had higher rates of exclusive BMF at discharge. This study suggests that there is a high potential for improving BMF through policies and support in the NICU.
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- Emilija Wilson
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, and Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Inserm UMR 1153, Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team (Epopé) and Center for Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité, DHU Risks in Pregnancy, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Neonates and Infants, Tallinn Children's Hospital, Tallinn, and University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Departments of Population Health Science & Policy and Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Research Unit of Perinatal Epidemiology, Clinical Care and Management Innovation Research Area, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- INSERM, Obstetrical, Perinatal and Paediatric Epidemiology Research Team, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics (U1153), Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France
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