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Kapadia VS, Kawakami MD, Strand ML, Hurst CP, Spencer A, Schmölzer GM, Rabi Y, Wyllie J, Weiner G, Liley HG, Wyckoff MH. Fast and accurate newborn heart rate monitoring at birth: A systematic review. Resusc Plus 2024; 19:100668. [PMID: 38912532 PMCID: PMC11190559 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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Aim To examine speed and accuracy of newborn heart rate measurement by various assessment methods employed at birth. Methods A search of Medline, SCOPUS, CINAHL and Cochrane was conducted between January 1, 1946, to until August 16, 2023. (CRD 42021283364) Study selection was based on predetermined criteria. Reviewers independently extracted data, appraised risk of bias and assessed certainty of evidence. Results Pulse oximetry is slower and less precise than ECG for heart rate assessment. Both auscultation and palpation are imprecise for heart rate assessment. Other devices such as digital stethoscope, Doppler ultrasound, an ECG device using dry electrodes incorporated in a belt, photoplethysmography and electromyography are studied in small numbers of newborns and data are not available for extremely preterm or bradycardic newborns receiving resuscitation. Digital stethoscope is fast and accurate. Doppler ultrasound and dry electrode ECG in a belt are fast, accurate and precise when compared to conventional ECG with gel adhesive electrodes. Limitations Certainty of evidence was low or very low for most comparisons. Conclusion If resources permit, ECG should be used for fast and accurate heart rate assessment at birth. Pulse oximetry and auscultation may be reasonable alternatives but have limitations. Digital stethoscope, doppler ultrasound and dry electrode ECG show promise but need further study.
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- Vishal S. Kapadia
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
- Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH, United States
- Charles Darwin University, Brisbane, Queensland Australia
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Kunisaki SM, Desiraju S, Yang MJ, Lakshminrusimha S, Yoder BA. Ventilator strategies in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Semin Pediatr Surg 2024; 33:151439. [PMID: 38986241 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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This review focuses on contemporary mechanical ventilator practices used in the initial management of neonates born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Both conventional and non-conventional ventilation modes in CDH are reviewed. Special emphasis is placed on the rationale for gentle ventilation and the current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that are recommended for supporting these fragile infants. The interplay between CDH lung hypoplasia and other key cardiopulmonary elements of the disease, namely a reduced pulmonary vascular bed, abnormal pulmonary vascular remodeling, and left ventricular hypoplasia, are discussed. Finally, we provide insights into future avenues for mechanical ventilator research in CDH.
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- Shaun M Kunisaki
- Division of General Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA.
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- Division of Neonatology, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Primary Children's Medical Center, University of Utah Health, USA
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, UC Davis Children's Hospital, University of California at Davis Health, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Primary Children's Medical Center, University of Utah Health, USA
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Kumar G, Goel S, Nangia S, Ramaswamy VV. Outcomes of Nonvigorous Neonates Born through Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid after a Practice Change to No Routine Endotracheal Suctioning from a Developing Country. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:1163-1170. [PMID: 35288884 DOI: 10.1055/a-1797-7005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2015 gave a weak recommendation based on low certainty of evidence against routine endotracheal (ET) suctioning in non-vigorous (NV) neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and suggested for immediate resuscitation without direct laryngoscopy. A need for ongoing surveillance post policy change has been stressed upon. This study compared the outcomes of NV MSAF neonates before and after implementation of the ILCOR 2015 recommendation. STUDY DESIGN This was a prospective cohort study of term NV MSAF neonates who underwent immediate resuscitation without ET suctioning (no ET group, July 2018 to June 2019, n = 276) compared with historical control who underwent routine ET suction (ET group, July 2015 to June 2016, n = 271). RESULTS Baseline characteristics revealed statistically significant higher proportion of male gender and small for gestational age neonates in the prospective cohort. There was no significant difference in the incidence of primary outcome of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) between the groups (no ET group: 27.2% vs ET group: 25.1%; p = 0.57). NV MSAF neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) was significantly lesser in the prospective cohort (no ET group: 19.2% vs ET group: 27.3%; p = 0.03). Incidence of air leaks and need for any respiratory support significantly increased after policy change. In NV MSAF neonates with MAS, need for mechanical ventilation (MV) (no ET group: 24% vs ET group: 39.7%; p = 0.04) and mortality (no ET group: 18.7% vs ET group: 33.8%; p = 0.04) were significantly lesser. CONCLUSION Current study from a developing country indicates that immediate resuscitation and no routine ET suctioning of NV MSAF may not be associated with increased risk of MAS and may be associated with decreased risk of HIE. Increased requirement of any respiratory support and air leak post policy change needs further deliberation. Decreased risk of MV and mortality among those with MAS was observed. KEY POINTS · Not performing ET suction in NV MSAF infants is not associated with increase in the incidence of MAS.. · Initiating immediate resuscitation without ET suctioning was associated with decreased risk of HIE but increased receipt of any respiratory support and air leak.. · Large multicentric trial is required to generate robust evidence..
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- Gunjana Kumar
- Department of Neonatology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Shepard LN, Nadkarni VM, Ng KC, Scholefield BR, Ong GY. ILCOR pediatric life support recommendations translation to constituent council guidelines: An emphasis on similarities and differences. Resuscitation 2024:110247. [PMID: 38777078 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2024.110247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) performs rigorous scientific evidence evaluation and publishes Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations. These evidence-based recommendations are incorporated by ILCOR constituent resuscitation councils to inform regional guidelines, and further translated into training approaches and materials and implemented by laypersons and healthcare providers in- and out-of-hospital. There is variation in council guidelines as a result of the weak strength of evidence and interpretation. In this manuscript, we highlight ten important similarities and differences in regional council pediatric resuscitation guidelines, and further emphasize three differences that identify key knowledge gaps and opportunity for "natural experiments."
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- Lindsay N Shepard
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
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- Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
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Esmel-Vilomara R, Armendariz-Lacasa L, Moliner E. Defibrillation during delivery room resuscitation and the role of electrocardiographic monitoring in improving outcomes. Pediatr Neonatol 2024:S1875-9572(24)00075-5. [PMID: 38789294 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2024.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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- Roger Esmel-Vilomara
- Pediatric Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Recerca Sant Pau - IR Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Faculty of Medicine. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau - IR Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Faculty of Medicine. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Neonatology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut de Recerca Sant Pau - IR Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain; Faculty of Medicine. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Neonatology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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Das A, Adams K, Stoicoiu S, Kunhiabdullah S, Mathew A. Amplification of Heart Sounds Using Digital Stethoscope in Simulation-Based Neonatal Resuscitation. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:e2485-e2488. [PMID: 37399848 DOI: 10.1055/a-2121-8500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of the current methods of heart rate (HR) determination in neonatal resuscitation are debatable, each having its own limitations. We aim to compare three methods of HR assessment: (1) traditional stethoscope, (2) electrocardiogram and traditional stethoscope, and (3) digital stethoscope with loudspeaker amplification of heart sounds. STUDY DESIGN This was a simulated crossover experiment using a high-fidelity manikin. Each team with a physician, a nurse, and a respiratory therapist performed the resuscitations using the three methods (three different scenarios) in different order. The person controlling the HR via manikin controller was blinded, but the single recorder and the providers were not. RESULTS Eighteen resuscitations were completed (six teams of three methods each). The time to first HR recording (p < 0.001), total number of HR recorded (p < 0.001), and time to recognize dips in HR was significantly improved in the digital stethoscope group (p = 0.009). CONCLUSION Use of digital stethoscope with amplification improved documentation of HR and earlier recognition of HR changes. KEY POINTS · Amplified heartbeats during neonatal resuscitation improved documentation.. · Amplified infant heartbeats resulted in earlier recognition of HR changes (increase or decrease).. · Providers using this method had greater satisfaction..
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- Anirudha Das
- Department of Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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Benguigui L, Le Gouzouguec S, Balanca B, Ristovski M, Putet G, Butin M, Guillois B, Beissel A. A Customizable Digital Cognitive Aid for Neonatal Resuscitation: A Simulation-Based Randomized Controlled Trial. Simul Healthc 2024:01266021-990000000-00119. [PMID: 38587329 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Adherence to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) algorithm optimizes the initial management of critically ill neonates. In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the impact of a customizable sequential digital cognitive aid (DCA), adapted from the 2020 ILCOR recommendations, compared with a poster cognitive aid (standard of care [SOC]), on technical and nontechnical performance of junior trainees during a simulated critical neonatal event at birth. METHODS For this prospective, bicentric video-recorded study, students were recruited on a voluntary basis, and randomized into groups of 3 composed of a pediatric resident and two midwife students. They encountered a simulated cardiac arrest at birth either (1) with DCA use and ILCOR algorithm poster displayed on the wall (intervention group) or (2) with sole ILCOR algorithm poster (poster cognitive aid [SOC]). Technical and nontechnical skills (NTS) between the two groups were assessed using a standardized scoring of videotaped performances. A neonate specific NTS score was created from the adult Team score. RESULTS 108 students (36 groups of three) attended the study, 20 groups of 3 in the intervention group and 16 groups of 3 in the poster cognitive aid (SOC) group. The intervention group showed a significant improvement in the technical score (P < 0.001) with an average of 24/27 points (24.0 [23.5-25.0]) versus 20.8/27 (20.8 [19.9-22.5]) in poster cognitive aid (SOC) group. No nontechnical score difference was observed. Feedback on the application was positive. CONCLUSIONS During a simulated critical neonatal event, use of a DCA was associated with higher technical scores in junior trainees, compared with the sole use of ILCOR poster algorithm.
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- Laurie Benguigui
- From the Women, Mother and Children Hospital (L.B., M.B., A.B.), Departement of Neonatology, Claude Bernard University of Lyon, Bron, France; The Center for Teaching by Simulation in Health Care (B.B., A.B.), SAMSEI, Lyon, France; The Normandie Simulation Center in Health Care (NorSimS) (M.R., B.G.), Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Caen Normandie University, Caen, France (M.R., B.G.); Fleyriat Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Medecine, Bourg en Bresse, France (S.L.); Pierre Wertheimer Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care Unit, Bron, France (B.B.); and Croix-Rousse University Hospital, Department of Neonatology, Lyon, France (G.P.)
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J A, S S, P W, S W, P B, K M. Quality improvement and outcomes for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: obstetrics and neonatal perspectives. Semin Perinatol 2024; 48:151904. [PMID: 38688744 DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2024.151904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Despite significant improvement in perinatal care and research, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a global healthcare challenge. From both published research and reports of QI initiatives, we have identified a number of distinct opportunities that can serve as targets of quality improvement (QI) initiatives focused on reducing HIE. Specifically, (i) implementation of perinatal interventions to anticipate and timely manage high-risk deliveries; (ii) enhancement of team training and communication; (iii) optimization of early HIE diagnosis and management in referring centers and during transport; (iv) standardization of the approach when managing neonates with HIE during therapeutic hypothermia; (v) and establishment of protocols for family integration and follow-up, have been identified as important in successful QI initiatives. We also provide a framework and examples of tools that can be used to support QI work and discuss some of the perceived challenges and future opportunities for QI targeting HIE.
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- Afifi J
- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Dalhousie University, 5980 University Avenue, Halifax B3K6R8, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, McGill University, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Newborn Intensive Care, University of Calgary, Canada
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[A cross-sectional survey of delivery room transitional care management for very/extremely preterm infants in 24 hospitals in Shenzhen City]. ZHONGGUO DANG DAI ER KE ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS 2024; 26:250-257. [PMID: 38557376 PMCID: PMC10986374 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2308017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the current status of delivery room transitional care management for very/extremely preterm infants in Shenzhen City. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in November 2022, involving 24 tertiary hospitals participating in the Shenzhen Neonatal Data Network. The survey assessed the implementation of transitional care management in the delivery room, including prenatal preparation, delivery room resuscitation, and post-resuscitation management in the neonatal intensive care unit. Very/extremely preterm infants were divided into four groups based on gestational age: <26 weeks, 26-28+6 weeks, 29-30+6 weeks, and 31-31+6 weeks. Descriptive analysis was performed on the results. RESULTS A total of 140 very/extremely preterm infants were included, with 10 cases in the <26 weeks group, 45 cases in the 26-28+6 weeks group, 49 cases in the 29-30+6 weeks group, and 36 cases in the 31-31+6 weeks group. Among these infants, 99 (70.7%) received prenatal counseling, predominantly provided by obstetricians (79.8%). The main personnel involved in resuscitation during delivery were midwives (96.4%) and neonatal resident physicians (62.1%). Delayed cord clamping was performed in 52 cases (37.1%), with an average delay time of (45±17) seconds. Postnatal radiant warmer was used in 137 cases (97.9%) for thermoregulation. Positive pressure ventilation was required in 110 cases (78.6%), with 67 cases (60.9%) using T-piece resuscitators and 42 cases (38.2%) using a blended oxygen device. Blood oxygen saturation was monitored during resuscitation in 119 cases (85.0%). The median time from initiating transitional care measures to closing the incubator door was 87 minutes. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of delivery room transitional care management for very/extremely preterm infants in the hospitals participating in the Shenzhen Neonatal Data Network shows varying degrees of deviation from the corresponding expert consensus in China. It is necessary to bridge the gap through continuous quality improvement and multicenter collaboration to improve the quality of the transitional care management and outcomes in very/extremely preterm infants.
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Wang SL, Chen C, Gu XY, Yin ZQ, Su L, Jiang SY, Cao Y, Du LZ, Sun JH, Liu JQ, Yang CZ. Delivery room resuscitation intensity and associated neonatal outcomes of 24 +0-31 +6 weeks' preterm infants in China: a retrospective cross-sectional study. World J Pediatr 2024; 20:64-72. [PMID: 37389785 PMCID: PMC10827838 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-023-00738-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to review current delivery room (DR) resuscitation intensity in Chinese tertiary neonatal intensive care units and to investigate the association between DR resuscitation intensity and short-term outcomes in preterm infants born at 24+0-31+6 weeks' gestation age (GA). METHODS This was a retrospective cross-sectional study. The source population was infants born at 24+0-31+6 weeks' GA who were enrolled in the Chinese Neonatal Network 2019 cohort. Eligible infants were categorized into five groups: (1) regular care; (2) oxygen supplementation and/or continuous positive airway pressure (O2/CPAP); (3) mask ventilation; (4) endotracheal intubation; and (5) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The association between DR resuscitation and short-term outcomes was evaluated by inverse propensity score-weighted logistic regression. RESULTS Of 7939 infants included in this cohort, 2419 (30.5%) received regular care, 1994 (25.1%) received O2/CPAP, 1436 (18.1%) received mask ventilation, 1769 (22.3%) received endotracheal intubation, and 321 (4.0%) received CPR in the DR. Advanced maternal age and maternal hypertension correlated with a higher need for resuscitation, and antenatal steroid use tended to be associated with a lower need for resuscitation (P < 0.001). Severe brain impairment increased significantly with increasing amounts of resuscitation in DR after adjusting for perinatal factors. Resuscitation strategies vary widely between centers, with over 50% of preterm infants in eight centers requiring higher intensity resuscitation. CONCLUSIONS Increased intensity of DR interventions was associated with increased mortality and morbidities in very preterm infants in China. There is wide variation in resuscitative approaches across delivery centers, and ongoing quality improvement to standardize resuscitation practices is needed.
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- Si-Lu Wang
- Department of Neonatology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 2699, Gaoke Western Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 2004, Hongli Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518028, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Neonatal Diseases, Fudan University, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neonatology, People's Hospital of Dehong, Kunming Medical University, Dehong, China
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- Department of Neonatology, People's Hospital of Dehong, Kunming Medical University, Dehong, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Neonatal Diseases, Fudan University, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Neonatal Diseases, Fudan University, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, No. 2699, Gaoke Western Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, 201204, China.
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- Department of Neonatology, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 2004, Hongli Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518028, China.
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Chan B, Sieg S, Singh Y. Unveiling pseudo-pulseless electrical activity (pseudo-PEA) in ultrasound-integrated infant resuscitation. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:5285-5291. [PMID: 37725211 PMCID: PMC10746595 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05199-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) holds immense potential to manage critically deteriorating infants within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and is increasingly used in neonatal clinical practice worldwide. Recent ultrasound-based protocols such as the Sonographic Assessment of liFe-threatening Emergencies-Revised (SAFE-R) and Crashing Neonate Protocol (CNP) offer step-by-step guidance for diagnosing and addressing reversible causes of cardiorespiratory collapse. Traditionally, pulseless electrical activity (PEA) has been diagnosed solely based on absent pulses on clinical examination, disregarding myocardial activity. However, integrating POCUS into resuscitation unveils the concept of pseudo-PEA, where cardiac motion activity is observed visually on the ultrasound but fails to generate a detectable pulse due to inadequate cardiac output. Paradoxically, existing neonatal resuscitation protocols lack directives for identifying and effectively leveraging pseudo-PEA insights in infants, limiting their potential to enhance outcomes. Pseudo-PEA is extensively described in adult literature owing to routine POCUS use in resuscitation. This review article comprehensively evaluates the adult pseudo-PEA literature to glean insights adaptable to neonatal care. Additionally, we propose a simple strategy to integrate POCUS during neonatal resuscitation, especially in infants who do not respond to routine measures. CONCLUSION Pseudo-PDA is a newly recognized diagnosis in infants with the use of POCUS during resuscitation. This article highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary learning in tackling emerging challenges within neonatal medicine. WHAT IS KNOWN • Point-of-Care ultrasound (POCUS) benefits adult cardiac arrest management, particularly in distinguishing true Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) from pseudo-PEA. • Pseudo-PEA is when myocardial motion can be seen on ultrasound but fails to generate palpable pulses or sustain circulation despite evident cardiac electrical activity. WHAT IS NEW • Discuss recognition and management of pseudo-PEA in infants. • A proposed algorithm to integrate POCUS into active neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
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- Belinda Chan
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Science, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Coleman Pavilion, Campus Street, Loma Linda, CA, 92354, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA.
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Pallapothu B, Priyadarshi M, Singh P, Kumar S, Chaurasia S, Basu S. T-Piece resuscitator versus self-inflating bag for delivery room resuscitation in preterm neonates: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:5565-5576. [PMID: 37792092 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05230-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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The establishment of adequate ventilation is the cornerstone of neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room (DR). This parallel-group, accessor-blinded randomized controlled trial compared the changes in peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate (HR), and cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crSO2) with the use of a T-piece resuscitator (TPR) versus self-inflating bag (SIB) as a mode of providing positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during DR resuscitation in preterm neonates. Seventy-two preterm neonates were randomly allocated to receive PPV with TPR (n = 36) or SIB (n = 36). The primary outcome was SpO2 (%) at 5 min. The secondary outcomes included the time to achieve a SpO2 ≥ 80% and > 85%, HR > 100/min, fractional-inspired oxygen (FiO2) requirement, minute-specific SpO2, HR and FiO2 trends for the first 5 min of life, need for DR-intubation, crSO2, need and duration of respiratory support, and other in-hospital morbidities. Mean SpO2 at 5 min was 74.5 ± 17.8% and 69.4 ± 22.4%, in TPR and SIB groups, respectively [Mean difference, 95% Confidence Interval 5.08 (-4.41, 14.58); p = 0.289]. No difference was observed in the time to achieve a SpO2 ≥ 80% and > 85%, HR > 100/min, the requirement of FiO2, DR-intubation, and the need and duration of respiratory support. There was no significant difference in the minute-specific SpO2, HR, and FiO2 requirements for the first 5 min. CrSO2 (%) at one hour was lower by 5% in the TPR group compared to SIB; p = 0.03. Other complications were comparable. CONCLUSIONS TPR and SIB resulted in comparable SpO2 at 5 min along with similar minute-specific SpO2, HR, and FiO2 trends. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trial registry of India, Registration no: CTRI/2021/10/037384, Registered prospectively on: 20/10/2021, https://ctri.icmr.org.in/ . WHAT IS KNOWN • Compared to self-inflating bags (SIB), T-piece resuscitators (TPR) provide more consistent inflation pressure and tidal volume as shown in animal and bench studies. • There is no strong recommendation for one device over the other in view of low certainty evidence. WHAT IS NEW • TPR and SIB resulted in comparable peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) at 5 min along with similar minute-specific SpO2, heart rate, and fractional-inspired oxygen requirement trends. • Short-term complications and mortality rates were comparable with both devices.
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- Bhrajishna Pallapothu
- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India.
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Kuehne B, Grüttner B, Hellmich M, Hero B, Kribs A, Oberthuer A. Extrauterine Placental Perfusion and Oxygenation in Infants With Very Low Birth Weight: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2340597. [PMID: 37921769 PMCID: PMC10625045 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.40597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Importance An extrauterine placental perfusion (EPP) approach for physiological-based cord clamping (PBCC) may support infants with very low birth weight (VLBW) during transition without delaying measures of support. Objective To test whether EPP in resuscitation of infants with VLBW results in higher hematocrit levels, better oxygenation, or improved infant outcomes compared with delayed cord clamping (DCC). Design, Setting, and Participants This nonblinded, single-center randomized clinical trial was conducted at a tertiary care neonatal intensive care unit. Infants with a gestational age greater than 23 weeks and birth weight less than 1500 g born by cesarean delivery between May 2019 and June 2021 were included. Data were analyzed from October through December 2021. Intervention Prior to cesarean delivery, participants were allocated to receive EPP or DCC. In the EPP group, infant and placenta, connected by an intact umbilical cord, were detached from the uterus and transferred to the resuscitation unit. Respiratory support was initiated while holding the placenta over the infant. The umbilical cord was clamped when infants showed regular spontaneous breathing, stable heart rates greater than 100 beats/min, and adequate oxygen saturations. In the DCC group, cords were clamped 30 to 60 seconds after birth before infants were transferred to the resuscitation unit, where respiratory support was started. Main Outcomes and Measure The primary outcome was the mean hematocrit level in the first 24 hours after birth. Secondary prespecified outcome parameters comprised oxygenation during transition and short-term neonatal outcome. Results Among 60 infants randomized and included, 1 infant was excluded after randomization; there were 29 infants in the EPP group (mean [SD] gestational age, 27 weeks 6 days [15.0 days]; 14 females [48.3%]) and 30 infants in the DCC group (mean [SD] gestational age, 28 weeks 1 day [17.1 days]; 17 females [56.7%]). The mean (SD) birth weight was 982.8 (276.6) g and 970.2 (323.0) g in the EPP and DCC group, respectively. Intention-to-treat analysis revealed no significant difference in mean hematocrit level (mean difference [MD], 2.1 percentage points; [95% CI, -2.2 to 6.4 percentage points]). During transition, infants in the EPP group had significantly higher peripheral oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (adjusted MD at 5 minutes, 15.3 percentage points [95% CI, 2.0 to 28.6 percentage points]) and regional cerebral oxygen saturation (adjusted MD at 5 minutes, 11.3 percentage points [95% CI, 2.0 to 20.6 percentage points]). Neonatal outcome parameters were similar in the 2 groups. Conclusions and Relevance This study found that EPP resulted in similar hematocrit levels as DCC, with improved cerebral and peripheral oxygenation during transition. These findings suggest that EPP may be an alternative procedure for PBCC in infants with VLBW. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03916159.
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- Benjamin Kuehne
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Kolstad V, Pike H, Eilevstjønn J, Buskov F, Ersdal H, Rettedal S. Use of Pulse Oximetry during Resuscitation of 230 Newborns-A Video Analysis. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1124. [PMID: 37508621 PMCID: PMC10377843 DOI: 10.3390/children10071124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND European guidelines recommend the use of pulse oximetry (PO) during newborn resuscitation, especially when there is a need for positive pressure ventilation or supplemental oxygen. The objective was to evaluate (i) to what extent PO was used, (ii) the time and resources spent on the application of PO, and (iii) the proportion of time with a useful PO signal during newborn resuscitation. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway, between 6 June 2019 and 16 November 2021. Newborn resuscitations were video recorded, and the use of PO during the first ten minutes of resuscitation was recorded and analysed. RESULTS Of 7466 enrolled newborns, 289 (3.9%) received ventilation at birth. The resuscitation was captured on video in 230 cases, and these newborns were included in the analysis. PO was applied in 222 of 230 (97%) newborns, median (quartiles) 60 (24, 58) seconds after placement on the resuscitation table. The proportion of time used on application and adjustments of PO during ongoing ventilation and during the first ten minutes on the resuscitation table was 30% and 17%, respectively. Median two healthcare providers were involved in the PO application. Video of the PO monitor signal was available in 118 (53%) of the 222 newborns. The proportion of time with a useful PO signal during ventilation and during the first ten minutes on the resuscitation table was 5% and 35%, respectively. CONCLUSION In total, 97% of resuscitated newborns had PO applied, in line with resuscitation guidelines. However, the application of PO was time-consuming, and a PO signal was only obtained 5% of the time during positive pressure ventilation.
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- Vilde Kolstad
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Paediatrics, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, 4019 Stavanger, Norway
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
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Jani P, Mishra U, Buchmayer J, Walker K, Gözen D, Maheshwari R, D'Çruz D, Lowe K, Wright A, Marceau J, Culcer M, Priyadarshi A, Kirby A, Moore JE, Oei JL, Shah V, Vaidya U, Khashana A, Godambe S, Cheah FC, Zhou W, Xiaojing H, Satardien M. Thermoregulation and golden hour practices in extremely preterm infants: an international survey. Pediatr Res 2023; 93:1701-1709. [PMID: 36075989 PMCID: PMC9453708 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-022-02297-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Are thermoregulation and golden hour practices in extremely preterm (EP) infants comparable across the world? This study aims to describe these practices for EP infants based on the neonatal intensive care unit's (NICUs) geographic region, country's income status and the lowest gestational age (GA) of infants resuscitated. METHODS The Director of each NICU was requested to complete the e-questionnaire between February 2019 and August 2021. RESULTS We received 848 responses, from all geographic regions and resource settings. Variations in most thermoregulation and golden hour practices were observed. Using a polyethylene plastic wrap, commencing humidity within 60 min of admission, and having local protocols were the most consistent practices (>75%). The odds for the following practices differed in NICUs resuscitating infants from 22 to 23 weeks GA compared to those resuscitating from 24 to 25 weeks: respiratory support during resuscitation and transport, use of polyethylene plastic wrap and servo-control mode, commencing ambient humidity >80% and presence of local protocols. CONCLUSION Evidence-based practices on thermoregulation and golden hour stabilisation differed based on the unit's region, country's income status and the lowest GA of infants resuscitated. Future efforts should address reducing variation in practice and aligning practices with international guidelines. IMPACT A wide variation in thermoregulation and golden hour practices exists depending on the income status, geographic region and lowest gestation age of infants resuscitated. Using a polyethylene plastic wrap, commencing humidity within 60 min of admission and having local protocols were the most consistent practices. This study provides a comprehensive description of thermoregulation and golden hour practices to allow a global comparison in the delivery of best evidence-based practice. The findings of this survey highlight a need for reducing variation in practice and aligning practices with international guidelines for a comparable health care delivery.
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- Pranav Jani
- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Newborn Care, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Boston, MA, USA
- The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Institute for Women, Children & their Families, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Pediatric Nursing Department, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Connecticut Children's, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA
- UCONN School of Medicine Farmington, Farmington, CT, USA
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- The Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, NSW, Australia
- School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune, India
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- Divisional Director for Clinical Governance, Women Children and Clinical Support, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
- Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Neonatology and Vice President, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Nursing Department, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Tygerberg Hospital Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Stellenbosch South Africa, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Fukuyama T, Arimitsu T. Use of access port covers in transport incubators to improve thermoregulation during neonatal transport. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3132. [PMID: 36823206 PMCID: PMC9950442 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30142-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Hypothermia in newborns increases the risk of health complications and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using covers over snap-open access ports of a transport incubator to maintain the temperature within. The change in temperature inside the transport incubator was evaluated over a 15-min period at three ambient room temperatures (20 °C, 24 °C, and 28 °C), as well as for three snap-open access port conditions: closed, where ports are closed; open, where the two ports on one side are open; and covered, where the two ports on one side are open but a cover is used. The automatic temperature control of the incubator was set to 37 °C for all conditions. We repeated the same experiments three times. The temperature decrease inside the incubator was greater for the open than for the closed or covered access port conditions at all three 4 °C-increasing room temperatures (p < 0.05). The incubator temperature decreased as a function of decreasing room temperature only for the open condition, with no significant difference between the closed and covered conditions. Therefore, snap-open access port covers provide an option to maintain a constant temperature within the transport incubator, which may lower the risk of neonatal hypothermia.
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- Takahiro Fukuyama
- grid.26091.3c0000 0004 1936 9959Department of Pediatrics, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582 Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
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Hinckfuss K, Sanderson PM, Brecknell B, Loeb RG, Liu D, Liley H. Evaluating enhanced pulse oximetry auditory displays for neonatal oxygen targeting: A randomized laboratory trial with clinicians and non-clinicians. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2023; 107:103918. [PMID: 36395550 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Standard pulse oximeter auditory tones do not clearly indicate departures from the target range of oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 90%-95% in preterm neonates. We tested whether acoustically enhanced tones would improve participants' ability to identify SpO2 range. Twenty-one clinicians and 23 non-clinicians used (1) standard pulse oximetry variable-pitch tones plus alarms; (2) beacon-enhanced tones without alarms in which reference tones were inserted before standard pulse tones when SpO2 was outside target range; and (3) tremolo-enhanced tones without alarms in which pulse tones were modified with tremolo when SpO2 was outside target range. For clinicians, range identification accuracies (mean (SD)) in the standard, beacon, and tremolo conditions were 52% (16%), 73% (14%) and 76% (13%) respectively, and for non-clinicians 49% (16%), 76% (13%) and 72% (14%) respectively, with enhanced conditions always significantly more accurate than standard. Acoustic enhancements to pulse oximetry clearly indicate departures from preterm neonates' target SpO2 range.
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- Kelly Hinckfuss
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Schools of Psychology, Clinical Medicine, and ITEE, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Queensland, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Ibrahim J, Vats K. History of Neonatal Resuscitation: From Uncivilized to Evidence-based Practices. Neoreviews 2023; 24:e57-e66. [PMID: 36720687 DOI: 10.1542/neo.24-2-e57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Neonatal resuscitation, an early and critical intervention in human life, has dramatically evolved. This procedure has gone through phases from uncivilized practices that were sometimes based on myths to the current evidence-based approaches. In this review, we will shed light on the evolution of neonatal resuscitation from early centuries to the current day. Our goal is to highlight the value of clinical research and its role in invalidating hazardous practices and establishing evidence-based guidelines.
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- John Ibrahim
- Newborn Division, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Newborn Division, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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Neonatal Resuscitation: A Critical Incident Technique Study Exploring Pediatric Registered Nurses' Experiences and Actions. Adv Neonatal Care 2023; 23:220-228. [PMID: 36905225 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000001063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Teamwork during neonatal resuscitation is essential. Situations arise quickly and unexpectedly and are highly stressful, requiring pediatric registered nurses (pRN) to respond effectively and in a structured manner. In Sweden, pRNs work in all pediatric settings including the neonatal intensive care unit. The experience and actions of pRNs are seldom explored, and studies within this area could develop and improve strategies for neonatal resuscitation situations. PURPOSE To describe pRNs' experiences and actions during neonatal resuscitation. METHODS A qualitative interview study based on the critical incident technique was performed. Sixteen pRNs from 4 neonatal intensive care units in Sweden were interviewed. RESULTS Critical situations were divided into 306 experiences and 271 actions. pRNs' experiences were divided into 2 categories: individual- and team-focused experiences. Critical situations were managed by individual- or team-focused actions.
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Chakkarapani AA, Roehr CC, Hooper SB, Te Pas AB, Gupta S. Transitional circulation and hemodynamic monitoring in newborn infants. Pediatr Res 2023:10.1038/s41390-022-02427-8. [PMID: 36593283 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-022-02427-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Transitional circulation is normally transient after birth but can vary markedly between infants. It is actually in a state of transition between fetal (in utero) and neonatal (postnatal) circulation. In the absence of definitive clinical trials, information from applied physiological studies can be used to facilitate clinical decision making in the presence of hemodynamic compromise. This review summarizes the peculiar physiological features of the circulation as it transitions from one phenotype into another in term and preterm infants. The common causes of hemodynamic compromise during transition, intact umbilical cord resuscitation, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring are discussed. IMPACT: Transitional circulation can vary markedly between infants. There are alterations in preload, contractility, and afterload during the transition of circulation after birth in term and preterm infants. Hemodynamic monitoring tools and technology during neonatal transition and utilization of bedside echocardiography during the neonatal transition are increasingly recognized. Understanding the cardiovascular physiology of transition can help clinicians in making better decisions while managing infants with hemodynamic compromise. The objective assessment of cardio-respiratory transition and understanding of physiology in normal and disease states have the potential of improving short- and long-term health outcomes.
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Newborn Services, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute for Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neonatology, Willem Alexander Children's Hospital, Leiden University Medical Center Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
- Durham University, Durham, UK.
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Bäcke P, Thies-Lagergren L, Blomqvist YT. Neonatal resuscitation after birth: Swedish midwives' experiences of and perceptions about separation of mothers and their newborn babies. Eur J Midwifery 2023; 7:10. [PMID: 37213413 PMCID: PMC10193297 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/162319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate midwives' experiences of and perceptions about mother-baby separation during resuscitation of the baby following birth. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted using an author-designed questionnaire. Fifty-four midwives from two Swedish birth units with different working methods regarding neonatal resuscitation - at the mother's bedside in the birth room or in a designated resuscitation room outside the birth room - completed the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Most midwives had experience of removing a newborn baby in need of critical care from the birth room, thus separating the mother and baby. The midwives identified the difficulties and challenges involved in carrying out emergency care in the birth room after birth and had divergent opinions about what they considered possible in these birth situations. They agreed on the benefits, for both mother and baby, in performing emergency care in the birth room and avoiding a separation altogether, if possible. CONCLUSIONS There are good opportunities to reduce separation of mother and baby after birth; training, knowledge, education and the right environmental conditions are important factors in successfully implementing new ways of working. It is possible to work towards reducing separation and this work should continue and strive to eliminate separation as far as possible.
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- Pyrola Bäcke
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Midwifery Research – Reproductive, Perinatal and Sexual Health, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Dempsey T, Nguyen HT, Nguyen HL, Bui XA, Pham PTT, Nguyen TK, Helldén D, Cavallin F, Trevisanuto D, Höök SM, Blennow M, Olson L, Vu H, Nguyen AD, Alfvén T, Pejovic N. Endotracheal intubation performance at a large obstetric hospital delivery room, Hanoi, Vietnam. Resusc Plus 2022; 12:100338. [PMID: 36482918 PMCID: PMC9723915 DOI: 10.1016/j.resplu.2022.100338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Intrapartum-related events account for nearly 700,000 neonatal deaths globally yearly. Endotracheal intubation is a cornerstone in preventing many of these deaths, but it is a difficult skill to acquire. Previous studies have described intubation performances in high-income countries, but data from low- and middle-income countries are lacking. We aimed to assess the performance of delivery room intubation in a lower middle-income country. METHODS This prospective observational study was conducted at the Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Vietnam, from September 2020 to January 2021. Video cameras were positioned above the resuscitation tables and data were extracted using adopted software (NeoTapAS). All neonates requiring positive pressure ventilation were included. Our main variables of interest were time to first intubation attempt, first intubation attempt duration, and successful first intubation attempt. RESULTS 18,107 neonates were born during the five months. Of these, 75 (0.4%) received positive pressure ventilation, and 36 (0.2%) required endotracheal intubation of whom 24 were captured on video. The median time to the first intubation attempt was 252 seconds (range 91-771 seconds), the median first attempt duration was 49 seconds (range 10-105 seconds), and the first attempt success rate was 75%. CONCLUSION Incidences of positive pressure ventilation and endotracheal intubation were low in comparison to global estimates. Three out of four intubations were successful at the first attempt and the procedural duration was often longer than recommended. Future studies should focus on how to achieve and maintain intubation skills and could include considering alternative devices for airway management at birth.
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- Tina Dempsey
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden,Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, 17176 Solna, Sweden,Corresponding author at: Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18a, 17177 Solna, Sweden.
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- Neonatal Department, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Information Technology, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam,Department of International Collaboration, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Woman’s and Child’s Health, University Hospital of Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden,Emergency Care Unit, Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, 14152 Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden,Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden,Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, 75237 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of International Collaboration, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam,Intensive Care Unit and Poison Control Department, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam,Social Work Department, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam,University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam,Board of Directors, Phu San Hanoi Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden,Emergency Care Unit, Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden,Neonatal Unit, Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden
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Bawa M, Gugino S, Helman J, Nielsen L, Bradley N, Mani S, Prasath A, Blanco C, Mari A, Nair J, Rawat M, Lakshminrusimha S, Chandrasekharan P. Initial Use of 100% but Not 60% or 30% Oxygen Achieved a Target Heart Rate of 100 bpm and Preductal Saturations of 80% Faster in a Bradycardic Preterm Model. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9111750. [PMID: 36421200 PMCID: PMC9689159 DOI: 10.3390/children9111750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Currently, 21−30% supplemental oxygen is recommended during resuscitation of preterm neonates. Recent studies have shown that 58% of infants < 32 week gestation age are born with a heart rate (HR) < 100 bpm. Prolonged bradycardia with the inability to achieve a preductal saturation (SpO2) of 80% by 5 min is associated with mortality and morbidity in preterm infants. The optimal oxygen concentration that enables the achievement of a HR ≥ 100 bpm and SpO2 of ≥80% by 5 min in preterm lambs is not known. Methods: Preterm ovine model (125−127 d, gestation equivalent to human neonates < 28 weeks) was instrumented, and asphyxia was induced by umbilical cord occlusion until bradycardia. Ventilation was initiated with 30% (OX30), 60% (OX60), and 100% (OX100) for the first 2 min and titrated proportionately to the difference from the recommended preductal SpO2. Our primary outcome was the incidence of the composite of HR ≥ 100 bpm and SpO2 ≥ 80%, by 5 min. Secondary outcomes were to evaluate the time taken to achieve the primary outcome, gas exchange, pulmonary/systemic hemodynamics, and the oxidative injury. Results: Eighteen lambs (OX30-6, OX60-5. OX100-7) had an average HR < 91 bpm with a pH of <6.92 before resuscitation. Sixty seven percent achieved the primary outcome in OX100, 40% in OX60, and none in OX30. The time taken to achieve the primary outcome was significantly shorter with OX100 (6 ± 2 min) than with OX30 (10 ± 3 min) (* p = 0.04). The preductal SpO2 was highest with OX100, while the peak pulmonary blood flow was lowest with OX30, with no difference in O2 delivery to the brain or oxidative injury by 10 min. Conclusions: The use of 30%, 60%, and 100% supplemental O2 in a bradycardic preterm ovine model did not demonstrate a significant difference in the composite primary outcome. The current recommendation to use 30% oxygen did not achieve a preductal SpO2 of 80% by 5 min in any preterm lambs. Clinical studies to optimize supplemental O2 in depressed preterm neonates not requiring chest compressions are warranted.
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- Mausma Bawa
- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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Ramaswamy VV, de Almeida MF, Dawson JA, Trevisanuto D, Nakwa FL, Kamlin CO, Hosono S, Wyckoff MH, Liley HG. Maintaining normal temperature immediately after birth in late preterm and term infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Resuscitation 2022; 180:81-98. [PMID: 36174764 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIM Prevention of hypothermia after birth is a global problem in late preterm and term neonates. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate delivery room strategies to maintain normothermia and improve survival in late preterm and term neonates (≥34 weeks' gestation). METHODS Medline, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL and international clinical trial registries were searched. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs and observational studies were eligible for inclusion. Risk of bias for each study and GRADE certainty of evidence for each outcome were assessed. RESULTS 25 RCTs and 10 non-RCTs were included. Room temperature of 23 °C compared to 20 °C improved normothermia [Risk Ratio (RR), 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.26, 1.11-1.42)] and body temperature [Mean Difference (MD), 95% CI: 0.30 °C, 0.23-0.37 °C), and decreased moderate hypothermia (RR, 95% CI: 0.26, 0.16-0.42). Skin to skin care (SSC) compared to no SSC increased body temperature (MD, 95% CI: 0.32, 0.10-0.52), reduced hypoglycemia (RR, 95% CI: 0.16, 0.05-0.53) and hospital admission (RR, 95% CI: 0.34, 0.14-0.83). Though plastic bag or wrap (PBW) alone or when combined with SSC compared to SSC alone improved temperatures, the risk-benefit balance is uncertain. Clinical benefit or harm could not be excluded for the primary outcome of survival for any of the interventions. Certainty of evidence was low to very low for all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Room temperature of 23 °C and SSC soon after birth may prevent hypothermia in late preterm and term neonates. Though PBW may be an effective adjunct intervention, the risk-benefit balance needs further investigation.
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- V V Ramaswamy
- Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad, India
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- Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Newborn Research Centre, The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria, Australia
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- Medical School, University of Padua, Azienda Ospedaliera Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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- Newborn Research Centre, The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria, Australia
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- Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine and Mater Research, The University of Queensland, Australia. hliley%
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Technology in the delivery room supporting the neonatal healthcare provider's task. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2022; 27:101333. [PMID: 35400603 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2022.101333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Very preterm infants are a unique and highly vulnerable group of patients that have a narrow physiological margin within which interventions are safe and effective. The increased understanding of the foetal to neonatal transition marks the intricacy of the rapid and major physiological changes that take place, making delivery room stabilisation and resuscitation an increasingly complex and sophisticated activity for caregivers to perform. While modern, automated technologies are progressively implemented in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to enhance the caregivers in providing the right care for these patients, the technology in the delivery room still lags far behind. Diligent translation of well-known and promising technological solutions from the NICU to the delivery room will allow for better support of the caregivers in performing their tasks. In this review we will discuss the current technology used for stabilisation of preterm infants in the delivery room and how this could be optimised in order to further improve care and outcomes of preterm infants in the near future.
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Ali SK, Jayakar RV, Marshall AP, Gale TJ, Dargaville PA. Preliminary study of automated oxygen titration at birth for preterm infants. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2022; 107:539-544. [PMID: 35140115 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the feasibility of automated titration of oxygen therapy in the delivery room for preterm infants. DESIGN Prospective non-randomised study of oxygenation in sequential preterm cohorts in which FiO2 was adjusted manually or by an automated control algorithm during the first 10 min of life. SETTING Delivery rooms of a tertiary level hospital. PARTICIPANTS Preterm infants <32 weeks gestation (n=20 per group). INTERVENTION Automated oxygen control using a purpose-built device, with SpO2 readings input to a proportional-integral-derivative algorithm, and FiO2 alterations actuated by a motorised blender. The algorithm was developed via in silico simulation using abstracted oxygenation data from the manual control group. For both groups, the SpO2 target was the 25th-75th centile of the Dawson nomogram. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Proportion of time in the SpO2 target range (25th-75th centile, or above if in room air) and other SpO2 ranges; FiO2 adjustment frequency; oxygen exposure. RESULTS Time in the SpO2 target range was similar between groups (manual control: median 60% (IQR 48%-72%); automated control: 70 (60-84)%; p=0.31), whereas time with SpO2 >75th centile when receiving oxygen differed (manual: 17 (7.6-26)%; automated: 10 (4.4-13)%; p=0.048). Algorithm-directed FiO2 adjustments were frequent during automated control, but no manual adjustments were required in any infant once valid SpO2 values were available. Oxygen exposure was greater during automated control, but final FiO2 was equivalent. CONCLUSION Automated oxygen titration using a purpose-built algorithm is feasible for delivery room management of preterm infants, and warrants further evaluation.
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- Sanoj Km Ali
- Department of Paediatrics, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia .,Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Schmölzer GM, Roberts CT, Blank DA, Badurdeen S, Miller SL, Crossley KJ, Stojanovska V, Galinsky R, Kluckow M, Gill AW, Hooper SB, Polglase GR. Single versus continuous sustained inflations during chest compressions and physiological-based cord clamping in asystolic lambs. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2022; 107:488-494. [PMID: 34844983 PMCID: PMC9411918 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-322881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The feasibility and benefits of continuous sustained inflations (SIs) during chest compressions (CCs) during delayed cord clamping (physiological-based cord clamping; PBCC) are not known. We aimed to determine whether continuous SIs during CCs would reduce the time to return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and improve post-asphyxial blood pressures and flows in asystolic newborn lambs. METHODS Fetal sheep were surgically instrumented immediately prior to delivery at ~139 days' gestation and asphyxia induced until lambs reached asystole. Lambs were randomised to either immediate cord clamping (ICC) or PBCC. Lambs then received a single SI (SIsing; 30 s at 30 cmH2O) followed by intermittent positive pressure ventilation, or continuous SIs (SIcont: 30 s duration with 1 s break). We thus examined 4 groups: ICC +SIsing, ICC +SIcont, PBCC +SIsing, and PBCC +SIcont. Chest compressions and epinephrine administration followed international guidelines. PBCC lambs underwent cord clamping 10 min after ROSC. Physiological and oxygenation variables were measured throughout. RESULTS The time taken to achieve ROSC was not different between groups (mean (SD) 4.3±2.9 min). Mean and diastolic blood pressure was higher during chest compressions in PBCC lambs compared with ICC lambs, but no effect of SIs was observed. SIcont significantly reduced pulmonary blood flow, diastolic blood pressure and oxygenation after ROSC compared with SIsing. CONCLUSION We found no significant benefit of SIcont over SIsing during CPR on the time to ROSC or on post-ROSC haemodynamics, but did demonstrate the feasibility of continuous SIs during advanced CPR on an intact umbilical cord. Longer-term studies are recommended before this technique is used routinely in clinical practice.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Newborn Research Centre, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Direct Derivatization in Dried Blood Spots for Oxidized and Reduced Glutathione Quantification in Newborns. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061165. [PMID: 35740062 PMCID: PMC9219658 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The glutathione (GSH)-to-glutathione disulfide (GSSG) ratio is an essential node contributing to intracellular redox status. GSH/GSSG determination in whole blood can be accomplished by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) after the derivatization of GSH with N-ethylmaleimide (NEM). While this is feasible in a laboratory environment, its application in the clinical scenario is cumbersome and therefore ranges reported in similar populations differ noticeably. In this work, an LC-MS procedure for the determination of GSH and GSSG in dried blood spot (DBS) samples based on direct in situ GSH derivatization with NEM of only 10 µL of blood was developed. This novel method was applied to 73 cord blood samples and 88 residual blood volumes from routine newborn screening performed at discharge from healthy term infants. Two clinical scenarios simulating conditions of sampling and storage relevant for routine clinical analysis and clinical trials were assessed. Levels of GSH-NEM and GSSG measured in DBS samples were comparable to those obtained by liquid blood samples. GSH-NEM and GSSG median values for cord blood samples were significantly lower than those for samples at discharge. However, the GSH-NEM-to-GSSG ratios were not statistically different between both groups. With DBS testing, the immediate manipulation of samples by clinical staff is reduced. We therefore expect that this method will pave the way in providing an accurate and more robust determination of the GSH/GSSG values and trends reported in clinical trials.
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Neonatal resuscitation practices in Italy: a survey of the Italian Society of Neonatology (SIN) and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS). Ital J Pediatr 2022; 48:81. [PMID: 35655278 PMCID: PMC9164545 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-022-01260-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Providing appropriate care at birth remains a crucial strategy for reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity. We aimed to evaluate the consistency of practice and the adherence to the international guidelines on neonatal resuscitation in level-I and level-II Italian birth hospitals. METHODS This was a cross-sectional electronic survey. A 91-item questionnaire focusing on current delivery room practices in neonatal resuscitation was sent to the directors of 418 Italian neonatal facilities. RESULTS The response rate was 61.7% (258/418), comprising 95.6% (110/115) from level-II and 49.0% (148/303) from level-I centres. In 2018, approximately 300,000 births occurred at the participating hospitals, with a median of 1664 births/centre in level-II and 737 births/centre in level-I hospitals. Participating level-II hospitals provided nasal-CPAP and/or high-flow nasal cannulae (100%), mechanical ventilation (99.1%), HFOV (71.0%), inhaled nitric oxide (80.0%), therapeutic hypothermia (76.4%), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO (8.2%). Nasal-CPAP and/or high-flow nasal cannulae and mechanical ventilation were available in 77.7 and 21.6% of the level-I centres, respectively. Multidisciplinary antenatal counselling was routinely offered to parents at 90.0% (90) of level-II hospitals, and 57.4% (85) of level-I hospitals (p < 0.001). Laryngeal masks were available in more than 90% of participating hospitals while an end-tidal CO2 detector was available in only 20%. Significant differences between level-II and level-I centres were found in the composition of resuscitation teams for high-risk deliveries, team briefings before resuscitation, providers qualified with full resuscitation skills, self-confidence, and use of sodium bicarbonate. CONCLUSIONS This survey provides insight into neonatal resuscitation practices in a large sample of Italian hospitals. Overall, adherence to international guidelines on neonatal resuscitation was high, but differences in practice between the participating centres and the guidelines exist. Clinicians and stakeholders should consider this information when allocating resources and planning perinatal programs in Italy.
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Javaudin F, Zayat N, Bagou G, Mitha A, Chapoutot AG. Prise en charge périnatale du nouveau-né lors d’une naissance en milieu extrahospitalier. ANNALES FRANCAISES DE MEDECINE D URGENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3166/afmu-2022-0396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Les accouchements inopinés extrahospitaliers représentent environ 0,3 % des accouchements en France. La prise en charge du nouveau-né en préhospitalier par une équipe Smur fait partie de l’activité courante. L’évaluation initiale du nouveau-né comprend systématiquement la mesure de sa fréquence cardiaque (FC) et respiratoire (FR), l’appréciation de son tonus ainsi que la mesure de sa température axillaire. En cas de doute ou de transition incomplète un monitoring cardiorespiratoire sera immédiatement mis en place (FC, FR, SpO2). Nous faisons ici une mise au point sur les données connues et avons adapté les pratiques, si besoin, au contexte extrahospitalier, car la majeure partie des données rapportées dans la littérature concernent les prises en charge en maternité ou en milieu hospitalier. Nous abordons les points essentiels de la prise en charge des nouveau-nés, à savoir la réanimation cardiopulmonaire, le clampage tardif du cordon ombilical, la lutte contre l’hypothermie et l’hypoglycémie; ainsi que des situations particulières comme la prématurité, la conduite à tenir en cas de liquide méconial ou de certaines malformations congénitales. Nous proposons aussi quels peuvent être : le matériel nécessaire à la prise en charge des nouveau-nés en extrahospitalier, les critères d’engagement d’un renfort pédiatrique à la régulation ainsi que les méthodes de ventilation et d’abord vasculaire que l’urgentiste doit maîtriser. L’objectif de cette mise au point est de proposer des prises en charge les plus adaptées au contexte préhospitalier.
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Bruckner M, Kim SY, Shim GH, Neset M, Garcia-Hidalgo C, Lee TF, O'Reilly M, Cheung PY, Schmölzer GM. Assessment of optimal chest compression depth during neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomised controlled animal trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2022; 107:262-268. [PMID: 34330756 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-321860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AIM The study aimed to examine the optimal anterior-posterior depth which will reduce the time to return of spontaneous circulation and improve survival during chest compressions. Asphyxiated neonatal piglets receiving chest compression resuscitated with a 40% anterior-posterior chest depth compared with 33%, 25% or 12.5% will have reduced time to return of spontaneous circulation and improved survival. METHODS Newborn piglets (n=8 per group) were anaesthetised, intubated, instrumented and exposed to 45 min normocapnic hypoxia followed by asphyxia and cardiac arrest. Piglets were randomly allocated to four intervention groups ('anterior-posterior 12.5% depth', 'anterior-posterior 25% depth', 'anterior-posterior 33% depth' or 'anterior-posterior 40% depth'). Chest compressions were performed using an automated chest compression machine with a rate of 90 per minute. Haemodynamic and respiratory parameters, applied compression force, and chest compression depth were continuously measured. RESULTS The median (IQR) time to return of spontaneous circulation was 600 (600-600) s, 135 (90-589) s, 85 (71-158)* s and 116 (63-173)* s for the 12.5%, 25%, 33% and 40% depth groups, respectively (*p<0.001 vs 12.5%). The number of piglets that achieved return of spontaneous circulation was 0 (0%), 6 (75%), 7 (88%) and 7 (88%) in the 12.5%, 25%, 33% and 40% anterior-posterior depth groups, respectively. Arterial blood pressure, central venous pressure, carotid blood flow, applied compression force, tidal volume and minute ventilation increased with greater anterior-posterior chest depth during chest compression. CONCLUSIONS Time to return of spontaneous circulation and survival were similar between 25%, 33% and 40% anterior-posterior depths, while 12.5% anterior-posterior depth did not result in return of spontaneous circulation or survival. Haemodynamic and respiratory parameters improved with increasing anterior-posterior depth, suggesting improved organ perfusion and oxygen delivery with 33%-40% anterior-posterior depth. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER PTCE0000193.
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- Marlies Bruckner
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Uijeongbu, South Korea
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada .,Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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O'Shea JE, Scrivens A, Edwards G, Roehr CC. Safe emergency neonatal airway management: current challenges and potential approaches. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2022; 107:236-241. [PMID: 33883207 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-319398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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This review examines the airway adjuncts currently used to acutely manage the neonatal airway. It describes the challenges encountered with facemask ventilation and intubation. Evidence is presented on how to optimise intubation safety and success rates with the use of videolaryngoscopy and attention to the intubation environment. The supraglottic airway (laryngeal mask airway) is emerging as a promising neonatal airway adjunct. It can be used effectively with little training to provide a viable alternative to facemask ventilation and intubation in neonatal resuscitation and be used as an alternative conduit for the administration of surfactant.
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- Joyce E O'Shea
- Neonatology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK joyce.o'.,Neonatal Transport, Scotstar, Glasgow, UK
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- Newborn Care Unit, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Neonatology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Newborn Services, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.,Department of Population Health, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Clinical Trials Unit, Oxford, UK
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Weiner GM, Zaichkin J. Updates for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Resuscitation Guidelines. Neoreviews 2022; 23:e238-e249. [PMID: 35362042 DOI: 10.1542/neo.23-4-e238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Although most newborns require no assistance to successfully transition to extrauterine life, the large number of births each year and limited ability to predict which newborns will need assistance means that skilled clinicians must be prepared to respond quickly and efficiently for every birth. A successful outcome is dependent on a rapid response from skilled staff who have mastered the cognitive, technical, and behavioral skills of neonatal resuscitation. Since its release in 1987, over 4.5 million clinicians have been trained by the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program®. The guidelines used to develop this program were updated in 2020 and the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th edition, was released in June 2021. The updated guidelines have not changed the basic approach to neonatal resuscitation, which emphasizes the importance of anticipation, preparation, teamwork, and effective ventilation. Several practices have changed, including the prebirth questions, initial steps, use of electronic cardiac monitors, the initial dose of epinephrine, the flush volume after intravascular epinephrine, and the duration of resuscitation with an absent heart rate. In addition, the program has enhanced components of the textbook to improve learning, added new course delivery options, and offers 2 course levels to allow learners to study the material that is most relevant to their role during neonatal resuscitation. This review summarizes the recent changes to the resuscitation guidelines, the textbook, and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program course.
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- Gary M Weiner
- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Kc A, Kukka A. Complex medical intervention does not imply effectiveness: contrasting results of two recent multi-country intervention trials WHO immediate kangaroo mother care and HELIX therapeutic hypothermia. Arch Dis Child 2022; 107:209-210. [PMID: 34815224 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Ashish Kc
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
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Maintaining Normothermia in Preterm Babies during Stabilisation with an Intact Umbilical Cord. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9010075. [PMID: 35053705 PMCID: PMC8774544 DOI: 10.3390/children9010075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: We had experienced an increase in admission hypothermia rates during implementation of deferred cord clamping (DCC) in our unit. Our objective was to reduce the number of babies with a gestation below 32 weeks who are hypothermic on admission, whilst practising DCC and providing delivery room cuddles (DRC). Method: A 12 month quality improvement project set, in a large Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, from January 2020 to December 2020. Monthly rates of admission hypothermia (<36.5 °C) for all eligible babies, were tracked prospectively. Each hypothermic baby was reviewed as part of a series of Plan, Do, Study Act (PDSA) cycles, to understand potential reasons and to develop solutions. Implementation of these solutions included the dissemination of the learning through a variety of methods. The main outcome measure was the proportion of babies who were hypothermic (<36.5 °C) on admission compared to the previous 12 months. Results: 130 babies with a gestation below 32 weeks were admitted during the study period. 90 babies (69.2%) had DCC and 79 babies (60%) received DRC. Compared to the preceding 12 months, the rate of hypothermia decreased from 25/109 (22.3%) to 13/130 (10%) (p = 0.017). Only 1 baby (0.8%) was admitted with a temperature below 36 °C and 12 babies (9.2%) were admitted with a temperature between 36 °C and 36.4 °C. Continued monitoring during the 3 months after the end of the project showed that the improvements were sustained with 0 cases of hypothermia in 33 consecutive admissions. Conclusions: It is possible to achieve low rates of admission hypothermia in preterm babies whilst providing DCC and DRC. Using a quality improvement approach with PDSA cycles is an effective method of changing clinical practice to improve outcomes.
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Eckart F, Kaufmann M, O'Donnell CPF, Mense L, Rüdiger M. Survey on currently applied interventions in neonatal resuscitation (SCIN): A study protocol. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1056256. [PMID: 36699288 PMCID: PMC9868920 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1056256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Around 140 million children are born every year and post-natal transition is uncomplicated in the vast majority. However, around 5%-15% of neonates receive supportive interventions during transition. Recent data on the interventions used is scarce. More data on the frequencies with which these interventions are used is needed to evaluate neonatal resuscitation, guide recommendations and to generate hypotheses for further research. The following protocol describes an international, multicentre survey on the interventions currently applied during neonatal resuscitation. OBJECTIVES To determine the frequencies at which different supportive interventions recommended by European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines for neonatal resuscitation are used. To compare the frequencies between hospitals and patient groups and to investigate possible factors influencing any differences found. METHODS Participating hospitals will collect data on all interventions performed during neonatal resuscitation over a period of 6 months. All hospitals providing perinatal care are eligible regardless of size and designated level of neonatal care. Every neonate requiring more interventions than basic drying and tactile stimulation during the first 30 min of life will be included. The targeted sample size is at least 4,000 neonates who receive interventions. After anonymization, the data is pooled in a common database and descriptive and statistical analysis is performed globally and in subgroups. Possible correlations will be investigated with phi coefficient and chi square testing. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Consent of the institutional review board of the Technical University Dresden was obtained for the local data collection under the number BO-EK-198042022. Additionally, approval of local ethical or institutional review boards will be obtained by the participating hospitals if required. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at suitable scientific conferences.
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- Falk Eckart
- Saxony Center for Feto/Neonatal Health, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Neonatology & Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Saxony Center for Feto/Neonatal Health, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Neonatology & Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Saxony Center for Feto/Neonatal Health, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Neonatology & Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Saxony Center for Feto/Neonatal Health, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Neonatology & Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical Faculty, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Wyckoff MH, Sawyer T, Lakshminrusimha S, Collins A, Ohls RK, Leone TA. Resuscitation 2020: Proceedings From the NeoHeart 2020 International Conference. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2021; 13:77-88. [PMID: 34919486 DOI: 10.1177/21501351211038835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Resuscitation guidelines are developed and revised by medical societies throughout the world. These guidelines are increasingly based on evidence from preclinical and clinical research. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation reviews evidence for each resuscitation practice and provides summary consensus statements that inform resuscitation guideline committees. A similar process is used for different populations including neonatal, pediatric, and adult resuscitation. The NeoHeart 2020 Conference brought together experts in resuscitation to discuss recent evidence and guidelines for resuscitation practices. This review summarizes the main focus of discussion from this symposium.
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- 12353University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- 12294Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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- 266111University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- 12294Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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Bettinger K, Mafuta E, Mackay A, Bose C, Myklebust H, Haug I, Ishoso D, Patterson J. Improving Newborn Resuscitation by Making Every Birth a Learning Event. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:children8121194. [PMID: 34943390 PMCID: PMC8700033 DOI: 10.3390/children8121194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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One third of all neonatal deaths are caused by intrapartum-related events, resulting in neonatal respiratory depression (i.e., failure to breathe at birth). Evidence-based resuscitation with stimulation, airway clearance, and positive pressure ventilation reduces mortality from respiratory depression. Improving adherence to evidence-based resuscitation is vital to preventing neonatal deaths caused by respiratory depression. Standard resuscitation training programs, combined with frequent simulation practice, have not reached their life-saving potential due to ongoing gaps in bedside performance. Complex neonatal resuscitations, such as those involving positive pressure ventilation, are relatively uncommon for any given resuscitation provider, making consistent clinical practice an unrealistic solution for improving performance. This review discusses strategies to allow every birth to act as a learning event within the context of both high- and low-resource settings. We review strategies that involve clinical-decision support during newborn resuscitation, including the visual display of a resuscitation algorithm, peer-to-peer support, expert coaching, and automated guidance. We also review strategies that involve post-event reflection after newborn resuscitation, including delivery room checklists, audits, and debriefing. Strategies that make every birth a learning event have the potential to close performance gaps in newborn resuscitation that remain after training and frequent simulation practice, and they should be prioritized for further development and evaluation.
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- Kourtney Bettinger
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 4004, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa 11850, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (E.M.); (D.I.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7596, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7596, USA; (A.M.); (C.B.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7596, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7596, USA; (A.M.); (C.B.); (J.P.)
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- Laerdal Medical Strategic Research Department, Tanke Svilandsgate 30, N-4002 Stavanger, Norway; (H.M.); (I.H.)
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- Laerdal Medical Strategic Research Department, Tanke Svilandsgate 30, N-4002 Stavanger, Norway; (H.M.); (I.H.)
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- School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa 11850, Democratic Republic of the Congo; (E.M.); (D.I.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB 7596, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7596, USA; (A.M.); (C.B.); (J.P.)
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Tidal volumes and pressures delivered by the NeoPuff T-piece resuscitator during resuscitation of term newborns. Resuscitation 2021; 170:222-229. [PMID: 34915085 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIM T-piece resuscitators are commonly used for respiratory support during newborn resuscitation. This study aimed to describe delivered pressures and tidal volumes when resuscitating term newborns immediately after birth, using the NeoPuff T-piece resuscitator. METHOD Observational study from June 2019 through March 2021 at Stavanger University Hospital, Norway, including term newborns ventilated with a T-piece resuscitator after birth, with consent to participate. Ventilation parameters of the first 100 inflations from each newborn were recorded by respiration monitors and divided into an early (inflation 1-20) and a late (inflation 21-100) phase. RESULTS Of the 7730 newborns born, 232 term newborns received positive pressure ventilation. Of these, 129 newborns were included. In the early and the late phase, the median (interquartile range) peak inflating pressure was 30 (28-31) and 30 (27-31) mbar, and tidal volume was 4.5 (1.6-7.8) and 5.7 (2.2-9.8) ml/kg, respectively. Increased inflation times were associated with an increase in volume before plateauing at an inflation time of 0.41 s in the early phase and 0.50 s in the late phase. Inflation rates exceeding 32 per minute in the early phase and 41 per minute in the late phase were associated with lower tidal volumes. CONCLUSION There was a substantial variation in tidal volumes despite a relatively stable peak inflating pressure. Delivered tidal volumes were at the lower end of the recommended range. Our results indicate that an inflation time of approximately 0.5 s and rates around 30-40 per minute are associated with the highest delivered tidal volumes.
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Bruckner M, Schmölzer GM. Physiologic Changes during Neonatal Transition and the Influence of Respiratory Support. Clin Perinatol 2021; 48:697-709. [PMID: 34774204 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Marlies Bruckner
- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 30, Graz, Austria
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 30, Graz, Austria.
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Neonatal resuscitation: current evidence and guidelines. BJA Educ 2021; 21:479-485. [PMID: 34840820 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2021.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Schwaberger B, Schlatzer C, Freidorfer D, Bruckner M, Wolfsberger CH, Mileder LP, Pichler G, Urlesberger B. The Use of a Disposable Umbilical Clamp to Secure an Umbilical Venous Catheter in Neonatal Emergencies—An Experimental Feasibility Study. CHILDREN 2021; 8:children8121093. [PMID: 34943289 PMCID: PMC8699894 DOI: 10.3390/children8121093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Recent guidelines recommend the umbilical venous catheter (UVC) as the optimal vascular access method during neonatal resuscitation. In emergencies the UVC securement may be challenging and time-consuming. This experimental study was designed to test the feasibility of new concepts for the UVC securement. Umbilical cord remnants were catheterized with peripheral catheters and secured with disposable umbilical clamps. Three different securement techniques were investigated. Secure 1: the disposable umbilical clamp was closed at the level of the inserted catheter. Secure 2: the clamp was closed at the junction of the catheter and plastic wings. Secure 3: the setting of Secure 2 was combined with an umbilical tape. The main outcomes were the feasibility of fluid administration and the maximum force to release the securement. This study shows that inserting peripheral catheters into the umbilical vein and securing them with disposable umbilical clamps is feasible. Rates of lumen obstruction and the effectiveness of the securement were superior with Secure 2 and 3 compared to Secure 1. This new approach may be a rewarding option for umbilical venous catheterization and securement particularly in low-resource settings and for staff with limited experience in neonatal emergencies. However, although promising, these results need to be confirmed in clinical trials before being introduced into clinical practice.
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- Bernhard Schwaberger
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
- Medizinercorps Graz, Austrian Red Cross Federal Association Styria, 8010 Graz, Austria;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-316-3853-0018
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
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- Medizinercorps Graz, Austrian Red Cross Federal Association Styria, 8010 Graz, Austria;
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (C.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.W.); (L.P.M.); (G.P.); (B.U.)
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Lung Deposition of Surfactant Delivered via a Dedicated Laryngeal Mask Airway in Piglets. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111858. [PMID: 34834273 PMCID: PMC8621675 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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It is unknown if the lung deposition of surfactant administered via a catheter placed through a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is equivalent to that obtained by bolus instillation through an endotracheal tube. We compare the lung deposition of surfactant delivered via two types of LMA with the standard technique of endotracheal instillation. 25 newborn piglets on continuous positive airway pressure support (CPAP) were randomized into three groups: 1—LMA-camera (integrated camera and catheter channel; catheter tip below vocal cords), 2—LMA-standard (no camera, no channel; catheter tip above the glottis), 3—InSurE (Intubation, Surfactant administration, Extubation; catheter tip below end of endotracheal tube). All animals received 100 mg·kg−1 of poractant alfa mixed with 99mTechnetium-nanocolloid. Surfactant deposition was measured by gamma scintigraphy as a percentage of the administered dose. The median (range) total lung surfactant deposition was 68% (10–85), 41% (5–88), and 88% (67–92) in LMA-camera, LMA-standard, and InSurE, respectively, which was higher (p < 0.05) in the latter. The deposition in the stomach and nasopharynx was higher with the LMA-standard. The surfactant deposition via an LMA was lower than that obtained with InSurE. Although not statistically significant, introducing the catheter below the vocal cords under visual control with an integrated camera improved surfactant LMA delivery by 65%.
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Ramaswamy VV, Abiramalatha T, Bandyopadhyay T, Shaik NB, Pullattayil S AK, Cavallin F, Roehr CC, Trevisanuto D. Delivery room CPAP in improving outcomes of preterm neonates in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Resuscitation 2021; 170:250-263. [PMID: 34757058 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To study the impact of delivery room continuous positive airway pressure (DRCPAP) on outcomes of preterm neonates in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) by comparing with interventions: oxygen supplementation, late DRCPAP, DRCPAP with sustained inflation, DRCPAP with surfactant and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). METHODS Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, WOS and CINAHL searched. Observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Pair-wise meta-analysis and Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) were utilized. Primary outcome was receipt of IMV. RESULTS Data from 11 of the 18 included studies (4 observational studies, 7 RCTs) enrolling 4210 preterm infants was synthesized. Moderate certainty of evidence (CoE) from NMA of RCTs comparing DRCPAP with surfactant administration versus DRCPAP alone suggested no decrease in subsequent receipt of IMV [Risk ratio (RR); 95% Credible Interval (CrI): 0.73; (0.34, 1.40)]. Very low CoE from observational studies comparing use of DRCPAP versus oxygen supplementation indicated a trend towards decreased IMV [RR; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.75; (0.56-1.00)]. Although moderate CoE from NMA evaluating DRCPAP versus oxygen supplementation showed a trend towards decreased receipt of surfactant, it did not reach statistical significance [RR; 95% CrI: 0.69; (0.44, 1.06)]. Moderate CoE from NMA indicated that none of the interventions, when compared with use of supplemental oxygen alone or with each other decreased mortality or bronchopulmonary dysplasia. LIMITATIONS CoE was very low for primary outcome. CONCLUSIONS Present evidence is not sufficient for use of DRCPAP, but also did not show harm. Since it seems unlikely that there are marked variations in patient physiology to explain the difference in efficacy between high income countries and LMICs, we suggest future research evaluating other barriers in improving the effectiveness of DRCPAP in LMICs.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital & Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Hyderabad, India
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Medical Sciences, Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; Newborn Services, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom; University of Bristol, Women's and Children Division, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Schwaberger B, Urlesberger B, Schmölzer GM. Delivery Room Care for Premature Infants Born after Less than 25 Weeks' Gestation-A Narrative Review. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8100882. [PMID: 34682147 PMCID: PMC8534639 DOI: 10.3390/children8100882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Premature infants born after less than 25 weeks' gestation are particularly vulnerable at birth and stabilization in the delivery room (DR) is challenging. After birth, infants born after <25 weeks' gestation develop respiratory and hemodynamic instability due to their immature physiology and anatomy. Successful stabilization at birth has the potential to reduce morbidities and mortalities, while suboptimal DR care could increase long-term sequelae. This article reviews current neonatal resuscitation guidelines and addresses challenges during DR stabilization in extremely premature infants born after <25 weeks' gestation at the threshold of viability.
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- Bernhard Schwaberger
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (B.S.); (B.U.)
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (B.S.); (B.U.)
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-780-735-4660
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Vadakkencherry Ramaswamy V, Abiramalatha T, Weiner GM, Trevisanuto D. A comparative evaluation and appraisal of 2020 American Heart Association and 2021 European Resuscitation Council neonatal resuscitation guidelines. Resuscitation 2021; 167:151-159. [PMID: 34464679 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIM The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2020 Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) for Neonatal Life Support forms the basis for guidelines developed by regional councils such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC). We aimed to determine if the updated guidelines are congruent, identify the source of variation, and score their quality. METHODS We compared the approach to developing recommendations, final recommendations, and cited evidence in the AHA 2020 and ERC 2021 neonatal resuscitation guidelines. Two investigators scored guideline quality using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool. RESULTS Differences in the recommendations were found between AHA 2020 and ERC 2021 neonatal resuscitation guidelines. The councils gave differing recommendations for practices that had sparse evidence and made recommendations based on expert consensus or observational studies. AGREE II assessment revealed that AHA scored better for the domain 'rigour of development', but ERC had a higher score for 'stakeholder involvement'. Both AHA and ERC scored relatively less for 'applicability'. CONCLUSION AHA and ERC guidelines are predominantly based on the ILCOR CoSTR. Differences in recommendations between the two were largely related to the evidence gathering process for questions not reviewed by ILCOR, paucity of evidence for some recommendations based on existing regional practices and supported by expert opinion, and different interpretation or application of same evidence. Overall, both guidelines scored well on the AGREE II assessment, but each had domains that could be improved in future editions.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Abiramalatha T, Ramaswamy VV, Bandyopadhyay T, Pullattayil AK, Thanigainathan S, Trevisanuto D, Roehr CC. Delivery Room Interventions for Hypothermia in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr 2021; 175:e210775. [PMID: 34028513 PMCID: PMC8145154 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.0775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Importance Prevention of hypothermia in the delivery room is a cost-effective, high-impact intervention to reduce neonatal mortality, especially in preterm neonates. Several interventions for preventing hypothermia in the delivery room exist, of which the most beneficial is currently unknown. Objective To identify the delivery room thermal care intervention that can best reduce neonatal hypothermia and improve clinical outcomes for preterm neonates born at 36 weeks' gestation or less. Data Sources MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched from inception to November 5, 2020. Study Selection Randomized and quasi-randomized clinical trials of thermal care interventions in the delivery room for preterm neonates were included. Peer-reviewed abstracts and studies published in non-English language were also included. Data Extraction and Synthesis Data from the included trials were extracted in duplicate using a structured proforma. A network meta-analysis with bayesian random-effects model was used for data synthesis. Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcomes were core body temperature and incidence of moderate to severe hypothermia on admission or within the first 2 hours of life. Secondary outcomes were incidence of hyperthermia, major brain injury, and mortality before discharge. The 9 thermal interventions evaluated were (1) plastic bag or plastic wrap covering the torso and limbs with the head uncovered or covered with a cloth cap; (2) plastic cap covering the head; (3) skin-to-skin contact; (4) thermal mattress; (5) plastic bag or plastic wrap with a plastic cap; (6) plastic bag or plastic wrap along with use of a thermal mattress; (7) plastic bag or plastic wrap along with heated humidified gas for resuscitation or for initiating respiratory support in the delivery room; (8) plastic bag or plastic wrap along with an incubator for transporting from the delivery room; and (9) routine care, including drying and covering the body with warm blankets, with or without a cloth cap. Results Of the 6154 titles and abstracts screened, 34 studies that enrolled 3688 neonates were analyzed. Compared with routine care alone, plastic bag or wrap with a thermal mattress (mean difference [MD], 0.98 °C; 95% credible interval [CrI], 0.60-1.36 °C), plastic cap (MD, 0.83 °C; 95% CrI, 0.28-1.38 °C), plastic bag or wrap with heated humidified respiratory gas (MD, 0.76 °C; 95% CrI, 0.38-1.15 °C), plastic bag or wrap with a plastic cap (MD, 0.62 °C; 95% CrI, 0.37-0.88 °C), thermal mattress (MD, 0.62 °C; 95% CrI, 0.33-0.93 °C), and plastic bag or wrap (MD, 0.56 °C; 95% CrI, 0.44-0.69 °C) were associated with greater core body temperature. Certainty of evidence was moderate for 5 interventions and low for plastic bag or wrap with a thermal mattress. When compared with routine care alone, a plastic bag or wrap with heated humidified respiratory gas was associated with less risk of major brain injury (risk ratio, 0.23; 95% CrI, 0.03-0.67; moderate certainty of evidence) and a plastic bag or wrap with a plastic cap was associated with decreased risk of mortality (risk ratio, 0.19; 95% CrI, 0.02-0.66; low certainty of evidence). Conclusions and Relevance Results of this study indicate that most thermal care interventions in the delivery room for preterm neonates were associated with improved core body temperature (with moderate certainty of evidence). Specifically, use of a plastic bag or wrap with a plastic cap or with heated humidified gas was associated with lower risk of major brain injury and mortality (with low to moderate certainty of evidence).
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- Thangaraj Abiramalatha
- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Padua, Azienda Ospedaliera Padova, Padua, Italy
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Chen HY, Chauhan SP. Apgar score at 10 minutes and adverse outcomes among low-risk pregnancies. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 35:7109-7118. [PMID: 34167421 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1943659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Among low-risk pregnancies, we ascertained the association between 10-minute Apgar score and adverse outcomes of newborn infants. METHOD We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the U.S. vital statistics datasets (2011-2018), which included live births from low-risk women with non-anomalous singleton gestations who delivered at 37-41 weeks. When a newborn infant had an abnormal 5-minute Apgar score (0-5), a 10-minute Apgar score was documented in the birth certificate. Apgar score at 10 min was categorized as low (0-3), moderate (4-6), and normal (7-10). The primary outcome was composite neonatal adverse outcome. The secondary outcomes were individual neonatal adverse outcomes and infant mortality. Multivariable Poisson regression analyses were used to estimate the association between 10-minute Apgar score and adverse outcomes (using adjusted relative risk [aRR] and 95% confidence intervals [CI]). RESULTS Of 31.5 million live births delivered (2011-2018), 111,163 (0.4%) met inclusion criteria; of them, 74.2%, 20.7%, and 5.1% had normal, moderate, and low 10-minute Apgar scores, respectively. The overall composite neonatal adverse outcome was 100.6 per 1,000 live births and the risk was significantly higher among those with a moderate (aRR 3.19; 95% CI 3.06-3.31) or low 10-minute Apgar score (aRR 6.62; 95% CI 6.34-6.91) than with a normal 10-minute Apgar score. Infant mortality also showed a similar pattern. Newborn infants with improved Apgar scores from 5 to 10 min were associated with lower risks of the composite neonatal adverse outcome, as well as infant mortality, than those with scores that remained stable. CONCLUSION Among low-risk pregnancies, newborn infants with a lower 10-minute Apgar score were associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes.
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- Han-Yang Chen
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Perkins GD, Gräsner JT, Semeraro F, Olasveengen T, Soar J, Lott C, Van de Voorde P, Madar J, Zideman D, Mentzelopoulos S, Bossaert L, Greif R, Monsieurs K, Svavarsdóttir H, Nolan JP. [Executive summary]. Notf Rett Med 2021; 24:274-345. [PMID: 34093077 PMCID: PMC8170635 DOI: 10.1007/s10049-021-00883-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Die Leitlinien des European Resuscitation Council 2021 basieren auf einer Reihe systematischer Übersichtsarbeiten, Scoping-Reviews und Aktualisierungen der Evidenz des International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation und stellen die aktuellsten evidenzbasierten Leitlinien für die Praxis der Wiederbelebung in ganz Europa dar. Die Leitlinien umfassen die Epidemiologie des Kreislaufstillstands, die Rolle, die Systeme bei der Rettung von Menschenleben spielen, die Basismaßnahmen der Wiederbelebung Erwachsener, die erweiterten Reanimationsmaßnahmen bei Erwachsenen, die Wiederbelebung unter besonderen Umständen, die Postreanimationsbehandlung, die Erste Hilfe, die Versorgung und Reanimation von Neugeborenen, die lebensrettenden Maßnahmen bei Kindern, die Ethik und die Ausbildung.
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- Gavin D. Perkins
- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL Coventry, Großbritannien
- University Hospitals Birmingham, B9 5SS Birmingham, Großbritannien
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- Institute for Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Deutschland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Medical Services, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italien
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oslo University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norwegen
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- Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, BS10 5NB Bristol, Großbritannien
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ghent University, Gent, Belgien
- Federal Department of Health, EMS Dispatch Center, East-West Flanders, Gent, Belgien
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- Department of Neonatology, University Hospitals Plymouth, Plymouth, Großbritannien
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- Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Stokenchurch, Großbritannien
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Schweiz
- School of Medicine, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, Wien, Österreich
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgien
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, CV4 7AL Coventry, Großbritannien
- Royal United Hospital, BA1 3NG Bath, Großbritannien
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Heo JS, Kim SY, Park HW, Choi YS, Park CW, Cho GJ, Oh AY, Jang EK, Kim HS, Kim ARE, Hwang SO. 2020 Korean Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Part 8. Neonatal resuscitation. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2021; 8:S96-S115. [PMID: 34034452 PMCID: PMC8171175 DOI: 10.15441/ceem.21.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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- Ju Sun Heo
- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Office of Patient Safety, Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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