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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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Joshi K, Priyadarshi M, Shrivastava Y, Chaurasia S, Singh P, Bhat NK, Basu S. Transitional Hemodynamics in Neonates Born Through Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid: A Prospective Observational Study. Pediatr Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00246-024-03521-w. [PMID: 38782782 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-024-03521-w] [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: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) are at increased risk of altered cardiopulmonary transition at birth. There is a paucity of literature evaluating the transitional hemodynamics in these neonates. We aimed to evaluate transitional hemodynamics via echocardiography in neonates born through MSAF, compared to healthy neonates. The primary objective was to assess pulmonary vascular resistance using left pulmonary artery-velocity time integral (LPA-VTI). The secondary objectives were to assess other pulmonary vascular parameters and myocardial function. We enrolled 35 MSAF-born and 35 healthy neonates. Echocardiography was performed at 24 and 48 h of life by a pediatric cardiologist. Echocardiographic parameters were compared between MSAF-born and healthy neonates, and between MSAF-born neonates who developed meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) and who did not (non-MAS). Among 35 MSAF-born neonates, 14 (40%) were non-vigorous, 18 (51%) required admission to neonatal intensive care unit, 8 (23%) developed MAS, 3 (9%) pulmonary hypertension and 1 (3%) air leak. On echocardiography, LPA-VTI (cm; mean ± SD) was significantly decreased at 24 and 48 h in MSAF-born neonates (14.38 ± 2.48; 15.55 ± 2.48), compared to healthy neonates (16.60 ± 2.14; 17.66 ± 2.71), respectively. Further, LPA-VTI was significantly reduced at 24 and 48 h among MAS (11.81 ± 3.0; 12.43 ± 2.5), compared to non-MAS neonates (15.15 ± 1.72; 16.48 ± 1.55), respectively. Other pulmonary vascular and myocardial function parameters were comparable between the two groups. Pulmonary adaptation was significantly delayed in neonates with MSAF, which was more pronounced in MAS neonates. Further studies should explore the utility of these parameters for early prediction of cardiorespiratory morbidities in this population.
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- Kamal Joshi
- Departments of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
- Departments of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departments of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departments of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departments of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departments of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departments of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Departments of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
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Hensel D, Zahedi-Spung L, Carter EB, Cahill AG, Raghuraman N, Rosenbloom JI. The Risk of Neonatal Morbidity in Umbilical Artery Hypercarbia and Respiratory Acidosis. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:e1001-e1007. [PMID: 36543241 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759721] [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: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that elevated umbilical artery (UA) partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) is associated with neonatal morbidity and to compare the risk of neonatal morbidity with different patterns of UA acidosis. STUDY DESIGN This was a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort of term, singleton, nonanomalous deliveries with universal cord gas collection. The primary outcome was composite neonatal morbidity. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the relative risk (RR) for neonatal morbidity in patients with and without UA hypercarbia. A receiver operating characteristic curve determined the predictive value of pCO2 for neonatal morbidity. An additional multivariable logistic regression was used to evaluate the risk of neonatal morbidity in different patterns of UA acidosis. RESULTS UA hypercarbia was associated with an increased risk of neonatal morbidity (RR: 2.56, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [2.07, 3.17]). After adjusting for UA acidemia, this association remained significant (adjusted RR: 1.39, 95% CI: [1.05, 1.83]). UA pCO2 was less predictive of neonatal morbidity than UA pH (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.65, 95% CI: [0.62, 0.68] vs. AUC: 0.72, 95% CI: [0.69, 0.75], p < 0.01). The odds ratios for neonatal morbidity for respiratory, mixed, and metabolic acidosis compared with normal cord gases were 1.48 (95% CI: [0.88, 2.49]), 6.41 (95% CI: [3.68, 11.17]), and 7.49 (95% CI: [5.76, 9.72]), respectively, p-trend < 0.01. CONCLUSION UA hypercarbia is an independent predictor of neonatal morbidity, even in the setting of concomitant UA acidemia. UA mixed and metabolic acidosis carry significantly greater risk of neonatal morbidity compared with respiratory acidosis. KEY POINTS · UA pCO2 is associated with neonatal morbidity.. · UA respiratory acidosis is the UA cord gas pattern least associated with neonatal morbidity.. · UA pH is a superior predictor of neonatal morbidity compared with UA pCO2..
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- Drew Hensel
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Women's Health, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Medical Organization, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Singh N, Malhotra N, Mahey R, Patel G, Saini M. In vitro fertilization as an independent risk factor for perinatal complications: Single-center 10 years cohort study. JBRA Assist Reprod 2023; 27:197-203. [PMID: 37014951 PMCID: PMC10279444 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20220041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has made great strides in the past forty-years, but no medical treatment comes without side effects. Despite several studies reporting high incidences of perinatal complications, the association is inconclusive. Also, the effect of racially and ethnically distinguished Asian population undergoing ART on perinatal outcomes is not well studied. Therefore, this study attempts to compare various perinatal outcome parameters in ART, and spontaneously conceived singleton pregnancies from a single high-volume tertiary care center. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study from a single tertiary infertility center, carried out from January 2011 to September 2020. The study included 1,125 IVF conceived babies (AB group) and 7,193 spontaneous conceived babies (SB group). The groups were compared using the Pearson Chi-square test and adjusted odds ratio, calculated using the multivariate analysis. RESULTS Most of the perinatal complications, such as preterm birth (PTB), early preterm birth, low birth weight (LBW), extremely low birth weight, small for gestational age, large for gestational age babies, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, need for surfactant, meconium aspiration syndrome, neonatal seizures, intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and patent ductus arteriosus was significantly increased in the AB group when compared to the SB group (p<0.05). In-vitro fertilization (IVF) independently increases the risk of LBW (aOR 2.530; 95% CI 2.194-2.917), PTB (aOR 4.004; 95% CI 3.496-4.587), NICU admission (aOR 2.003; 95% CI 1.610-2.492) and neonatal seizures (aOR 9.805; 95% CI 5.755-16.706).Conclusions: All ART-conceived pregnant patients should receive antenatal counselling regarding perinatal complications and should deliver at a tertiary care center with appropriate NICU support.
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- Neeta Singh
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Saha AK, Ghosh M, Sardar S, Pal S. Assessment of myocardial function in late preterm and term infants with transient tachypnea of the newborn using tissue Doppler imaging - a pilot observational study. Eur J Pediatr 2023:10.1007/s00431-023-04941-1. [PMID: 36959315 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-04941-1] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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The aim of this study was to compare conventional and tissue Doppler echocardiography parameters between transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) and healthy control infants. This cross sectional pilot observational study was conducted in a level 3 neonatal care unit of India. Consecutively born late preterm and term infants (LPTI) with TTN were eligible for enrollment. Control group was selected from healthy LPTI. Conventional and tissue Doppler (myocardial velocities, myocardial performance index (MPI)) echocardiography was done within first 12 h (D1) and 48-72 h (D3) of life. Conventional echocardiography parameters were fractional shortening (FS), ejection fraction (EF), ventricular output, E/A ratio, fractional area change (FAC), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), and pulmonary artery acceleration to ejection time ratio (PATET). Baseline characteristics and echocardiography images were compared between TTN and control groups. Out of 60 infants enrolled, 34 from TTN and 20 from control group were finally analyzed. Mean (SD) gestational age and birth weight of the study population was 366/7(1.8) weeks and 2398(376) g respectively. Left ventricular (LV) parameters were similar between both groups. On D1, right ventricular (RV)e' was smaller (6.42(1) cm/s vs. 7.68(1.68) cm/s, p 0.022), and E/e' (7.79(1.51) vs. 6.08(2.59), p 0.037) was larger in TTN group, indicating RV diastolic dysfunction. RV MPI (0.61(0.11) vs. 0.44(0.12), p < 0.001) was also larger, signifying RV global myocardial dysfunction. Similar findings were observed on D3. PATET was lower in TTN group on both D1 (0.34 (0.05) vs. 0.42 (0.05), p < 0.001) and D3 (0.38 (0.05) vs. 0.43 (0.02), p 0.004) suggesting persistently raised pulmonary arterial pressure, although only 2 infants developed pulmonary hypertension identified by standard echocardiography. Conclusion: Myocardial tissue Doppler imaging of TTN infants revealed occult right ventricular diastolic dysfunction secondary to persistently raised pulmonary arterial pressure. What is Known: •Transient tachypnea of the newborn may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What is New: •Tissue Doppler imaging in infants with transient tachypnea of the newborn revealed occult right ventricular diastolic dysfunction secondary to raised pulmonary arterial pressure, not detected by standard echocardiography.
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- Anindya Kumar Saha
- Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R, 244 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata-700020, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R, 244 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata-700020, India
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- Department of Neonatology, IPGME&R, 244 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata-700020, India.
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Malik S, Jain D, Bokade CM, Savaskar S, Deshmukh LS, Wade P, Madhura AD, Suryawanshi M, Bandichhode ST, Bodhgire SB, Zala S, Mahale SD, Modi DN, Waghmare R, Surve SV, Gajbhiye RK. Outcomes in neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 during the second wave in India. Eur J Pediatr 2022; 181:3537-3543. [PMID: 35802208 PMCID: PMC9263042 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04546-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED COVID-19 pandemic has affected all age groups globally including pregnant women and their neonates. The aim of the study was to understand outcomes in neonates of mothers with COVID-19 during the first and second waves of COVID-19 pandemic. A retrospective analysis of 2524 neonates born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers was conducted during the first wave (n = 1782) and second wave (n = 742) of the COVID-19 pandemic at five study sites of the PregCovid registry in Maharashtra, India. A significant difference was noted in preterm birth, which was higher in the second wave (15.0%, 111/742) compared to the first wave (7.8%, 139/1782) (P < 0.001). The proportion of neonates requiring NICU admission was significantly higher in the second wave (19.0%, 141/742) as compared to that in the first wave (14.8%, 264/1782) (P < 0.05). On comparing regional differences, significantly higher neonatal complications were reported from Mumbai metropolitan region (P < 0.05). During the second wave of COVID-19, birth asphyxia and prematurity were 3.8- and 2.1-fold higher respectively (P < 0.001). Neonatal resuscitation at birth was significantly higher in second wave (3.4%, 25/742 vs 1.8%, 32/1782) (P < 0.05). The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in neonates was comparable (4.2% vs 4.6%) with no significant difference between the two waves. CONCLUSION Higher incidence of adverse outcomes in neonates born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers in the second wave of COVID-19 as compared to the first wave. TRIAL REGISTRATION PregCovid study is registered with the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2020/05/025423, Registered on 28/05/2020). WHAT IS KNOWN • The second wave of COVID-19 was more lethal to pregnant women than the first wave. Newborns are at risk of developing complications. WHAT IS NEW • Birth asphyxia, prematurity, and neonatal resuscitation at birth were significantly higher in the second wave as compared to those in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
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- Sushma Malik
- Department of Paediartrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Government Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediartrics, Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Government Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra India
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- Clinical Research Lab, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Emeritus Scientist, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Parel, Mumbai India
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- Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Parel, Mumbai India
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- Medical Education and Drugs Department, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai, India.
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- Child Health Research Department, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Maharashtra Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Clinical Research Lab, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Parel, Mumbai, India
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The Effects of Different Types of Steroids on Clinical Outcomes in Neonates with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and GRADE Assessment. Medicina (B Aires) 2021; 57:medicina57111281. [PMID: 34833499 PMCID: PMC8619455 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57111281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a condition caused by the aspiration of meconium-stainted amniotic fluid into the lungs, resulting in pulmonary inflammation, neonatal morbidity, and mortality. It is important that these MAS infants receive appropriate care to avoid further complications. Steroids have an anti-inflammatory effect and may be effective in the management of MAS. The objective of the this study was to evaluate the effect of different steroids on clinical outcomes in infants with MAS. Materials and Methods: We systematically searched of PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, Clinical Trials.gov, and Cochrane Library databases from inception to 24 January 2021 without language restriction. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of steroids in neonates with MAS were included. We calculated relative risks and weighted mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using a random-effects model to determine the associations between MAS and steroids and GRADE approach was employed for quality of evidence. The main outcomes measures were duration of respiratory distress, oxygen requirement, hospitalization, need for mechanical ventilation, death, and adverse drug reactions. Results: Seven RCTs involving 397 patients were analyzed. Nebulized budesonide and intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone shortened the duration of respiratory distress (MD, −2.46 days; 95% CI, −3.09 to −1.83 and MD, −3.30 days; 95% CI, −4.07 to −2.52, respectively) (moderate certainty). There was a reduction in duration of oxygen requirement in nebulized budesonide use (MD, −2.40 days; 95% CI, −3.40 to −1.40) (low certainty) and IV methylprednisolone use (MD, −3.30 days; 95% CI, −4.07 to −2.52) (moderate certainty). Nebulized budesonide shortened hospitalization stay (MD, −4.47 days; 95% CI, −8.64 to −0.30 days) (low certainty) as IV methylprednisolone use (MD, −7.23 days; 95% CI, −8.19 to −6.07 days) (moderate certainty). None of steroids benefits in death (low certainty). Conclusions: Certain types of steroids may benefit the respiratory aspect, but there was no decrease in mortality in MAS infants.
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Haase B, Badinska AM, Poets CF, Koos B, Springer L. An approach to define newborns´ sniffing position using an angle based on reproducible facial landmarks. Paediatr Anaesth 2021; 31:404-409. [PMID: 33555071 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The neutral or sniffing position is advised for mask ventilation in neonates to avoid airway obstruction. As definitions are manifold and often unspecific, we wanted to investigate the reliability and reproducibility of angle measurements based on facial landmarks that may be used in future clinical trials to determine a hypothetical head position with minimal airway obstruction during mask ventilation. METHODS In a prospective single-center observational study, 2D sagittal photographs of 24 near-term and term infants were taken, with five raters marking facial landmarks to assess interobserver agreement of those landmarks and angle δ, defined as the angle between the line parallel to the lying surface and the line crossing Subnasale (Sn) and Porion' (P'). Angle δ was assessed in sniffing (δsniff ) and physiologic (δphys ) head position, the former based on a published, yet poorly defined head position where the tip of the nose aligns to the ceiling with the head in a supine, relaxed mid-position. RESULTS Infants had a mean (SD) gestational age of 37.3 (2.3) weeks. Angle δ could be determined in all 48 images taken in either the sniffing or the physiological head position. Interobserver correlation coefficient was 98.6 for all measurements independent of head position. Angle δsniff was 90.5° (5.7) in the sniffing position. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a new measuring technique using an angle that is reproducible and reliable and may be used in future studies to correlate head position with airway obstruction.
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- Bianca Haase
- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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Leak P, Yamamoto E, Noy P, Keo D, Krang S, Kariya T, Saw YM, Siek M, Hamajima N. Factors associated with neonatal mortality in a tertiary hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 2021; 83:113-124. [PMID: 33727743 PMCID: PMC7938092 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.83.1.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study aimed to identify hospital neonatal mortality rate (NMR) and the causes of neonatal deaths, and to understand risk factors associated with neonatal mortality in a national tertiary hospital in Cambodia. The study included all newborn infants, aged 0-28 days old, hospitalized in the Pediatrics department of Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital between January 2016 and December 2017. In total, 925 infants were included in the study. The mean gestational age was 35.9 weeks (range, 24-42 weeks). Preterm infants and low birth weight accounted for 47.5% and 56.7%, respectively. With respect to payment methods, the government (53.5%) and non-governmental organizations (NGO) (13.7%) paid the fees as the families were not in a financial position to do so. The hospital NMR at the Pediatrics department was 9.3%. Respiratory distress syndrome (37.2%) was the main cause of deaths followed by hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (31.4%) and neonatal infection (21.0%). Factors associated with neonatal mortality were Apgar score at 5th minute <7 (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.57), payment by the government or NGO (AOR = 11.32), admission due to respiratory distress (AOR = 11.94), and hypothermia on admission (AOR = 9.41). The hospital NMR in the Pediatrics department was 9.3% (95% confidence interval 7.50-11.35) at Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital; prematurity and respiratory distress syndrome were the major causes of neonatal mortality. Introducing continuous positive airway pressure machine for respiratory distress syndrome and creating neonatal resuscitation guidelines and preventing hypothermia in delivery rooms are required to reduce the high NMR.
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- Ponloeu Leak
- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Pediatrics Department, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Pediatrics Department, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Communicable Disease Control Department, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Communicable Disease Control Department, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Pediatrics Department, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Cross-sectional imaging modalities like MRI and CT provide images of the chest which are easily understood by clinicians. However, these modalities may not always be available and are expensive. Lung ultrasonography (US) has therefore become an important tool in the hands of clinicians as an extension of the clinical exam, which has been underutilized by the radiologists. Reinforcement of the ALARA principle along with the dictum of "Image gently" have resulted in increased use of modalities which do not require radiation. Hence, ultrasound, which was earlier being used mainly to confirm the presence of pleural effusion as well as evaluate it and differentiate solid from cystic masses, is now being used to evaluate the lung as well. This review highlights the utility of ultrasound of the paediatric chest. It also describes the normal and abnormal appearances of the paediatric lung on ultrasound as well as the advantages and limitations of this modality.
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- Priscilla Joshi
- 1 Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging, Bharati Hospital and Research Center, Dhankawadi, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- 1 Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging, Bharati Hospital and Research Center, Dhankawadi, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- 1 Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging, Bharati Hospital and Research Center, Dhankawadi, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Viraraghavan VR, Nangia S, Prathik BH, Madarkar BS, Rani D, Saili A. Yield of meconium in non-vigorous neonates undergoing endotracheal suctioning and profile of all neonates born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid: a prospective observational study. Paediatr Int Child Health 2018; 38:266-270. [PMID: 30160618 DOI: 10.1080/20469047.2018.1508809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Delivery room management of infants born via meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) is quite controversial. No study has tried to quantify the amount of meconium that can be aspirated from the trachea of a non-vigorous neonate born through MSAF. AIMS To study the yield of meconium in non-vigorous neonates born through MSAF undergoing endotracheal (ET) suctioning. METHODS This was a prospective observational study conducted from 1 March 2015 to 31 October 2015. A total of 760 neonates born through MSAF were enrolled. All non-vigorous neonates underwent ET suctioning. Meconium aspirated was quantified as nil (no meconium aspirated), insignificant (when only streaks of meconium were present in the ET tube), minimal (when the whole length of ET tube was filled with meconium) and significant (when the whole ET tube was filled with meconium and it poured into the suction tubing or when repeat suctioning was required). RESULTS The amount of meconium aspirated from the trachea was nil to insignificant in 46% of the neonates who underwent tracheal suctioning. Only 14.4% of the neonates had significant meconium aspirated from the trachea. Almost 46% of the non-vigorous infants underwent tracheal suctioning without any important amount of meconium being aspirated from the trachea. CONCLUSION The study further supports the recommendation put forth by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2015 that selective intubation and tracheal suctioning of non-vigorous MSAF neonates might be of limited benefit. ABBREVIATIONS ET: endotracheal; ILCOR: International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation; HIE: hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy; LMIC: low- and middle-income countries; MAS: meconium aspiration syndrome; MSAF: meconium-stained amniotic fluid; NRP: neonatal resuscitation programme; PPHN: persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn; RCT: randomised controlled trial.
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- V R Viraraghavan
- a Department of Neonatology , Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital , New Delhi , India
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- a Department of Neonatology , Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital , New Delhi , India
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- a Department of Neonatology , Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital , New Delhi , India
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- a Department of Neonatology , Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital , New Delhi , India
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- a Department of Neonatology , Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital , New Delhi , India
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- a Department of Neonatology , Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital , New Delhi , India
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"Golden Hour" of neonatal life is defined as the first hour of post-natal life in both preterm and term neonates. This concept in neonatology has been adopted from adult trauma where the initial first hour of trauma management is considered as golden hour. The "Golden hour" concept includes practicing all the evidence based intervention for term and preterm neonates, in the initial sixty minutes of postnatal life for better long-term outcome. Although the current evidence supports the concept of golden hour in preterm and still there is no evidence seeking the benefit of golden hour approach in term neonates, but neonatologist around the globe feel the importance of golden hour concept equally in both preterm and term neonates. Initial first hour of neonatal life includes neonatal resuscitation, post-resuscitation care, transportation of sick newborn to neonatal intensive care unit, respiratory and cardiovascular support and initial course in nursery. The studies that evaluated the concept of golden hour in preterm neonates showed marked reduction in hypothermia, hypoglycemia, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). In this review article, we will discuss various components of neonatal care that are included in "Golden hour" of preterm and term neonatal care.
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- Deepak Sharma
- National Institute of Medical Science, Jaipur, Rajasthan India
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TANAKA M, IZAWA T, KUWAMURA M, OZAKI M, NAKAO T, ITO S, YAMATE J. A case of meconium aspiration syndrome in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) calf. J Vet Med Sci 2014; 76:81-4. [PMID: 23966011 PMCID: PMC3979938 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.13-0227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2013] [Accepted: 08/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Stillbirth and neonatal mortality are significant problems in captive breeding of dolphins, however, the causes of these problems are not fully understood. Here, we report a case of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) in a male neonate of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncates) who died immediately after birth. At necropsy, a true knot was found in the umbilical cord. The lungs showed diffuse intraalveolar edema, hyperemic congestion and atelectasis due to meconium aspiration with mild inflammatory cell infiltration. Although the exact cause of MAS in this case was unknown, fetal hypoxia due possibly to the umbilical knot might have been associated with MAS, which is the first report in dolphins. MAS due to perinatal asphyxia should be taken into account as a possible cause of neonatal mortality and stillbirth of dolphin calves.
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- Miyuu TANAKA
- Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Life and
Environmental Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1–58 Rinkuu ourai Kita, Izumisano-shi,
Osaka 598–8531, Japan
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- Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Life and
Environmental Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1–58 Rinkuu ourai Kita, Izumisano-shi,
Osaka 598–8531, Japan
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- Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Life and
Environmental Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1–58 Rinkuu ourai Kita, Izumisano-shi,
Osaka 598–8531, Japan
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- Adventureworld AWS Co., Ltd., Nishimurogun, Shirahama-cho,
Katada, Wakayama 649–2201, Japan
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- Adventureworld AWS Co., Ltd., Nishimurogun, Shirahama-cho,
Katada, Wakayama 649–2201, Japan
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- Adventureworld AWS Co., Ltd., Nishimurogun, Shirahama-cho,
Katada, Wakayama 649–2201, Japan
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- Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Life and
Environmental Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1–58 Rinkuu ourai Kita, Izumisano-shi,
Osaka 598–8531, Japan
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