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Gibson K, Smith A, Sharp R, Ullman A, Morris S, Esterman A. Adverse events associated with umbilical vascular catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study. Aust Crit Care 2024; 37:747-754. [PMID: 38485556 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2024.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Umbilical catheters are commonly inserted in newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) yet are associated with serious adverse events (AEs) such as malposition, migration, infection, thrombosis, hepatic complications, cardiac effusion, and cardiac tamponade. There is a need to determine the incidence and risk factors for AEs to inform safe practice. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for AEs (all-cause and individual types) associated with umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) and umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) in the NICU. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted in an Australian level-VI NICU over a 3-year period. Any newborn who had both a UVC and UAC insertion attempt was included. RESULTS There were 236 neonates who had 494 catheters (245 UVCs and 249 UACs). Of these, 71% of UVCs (95% confidence interval [CI]: 65.6-76.9%; incidence rate: 181.1-237.3 per 1000 catheter days) and 43.8% of UACs (95% CI: 38-50.5%; incidence rate: 102.0-146.3 per 1000 catheter days) were associated with an AE. The most common AE was malposition on first X-ray for UVCs (60.1%, 95% CI: 55.1-67.3) and UACs (32.6%, 95% CI: 26.8-39.6). A dwell time of ≥7 days was a significant predictor of UAC failure (incidence risk ratio: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.1-2.1, p = 0.006) and migration of the UVC (incidence risk ratio: 3.5, 95% CI: 1.0-11.5, p = 0.043). CONCLUSION Adverse events related to insertion occurred in a relatively high percentage of umbilical catheters placed. Increased dwell time remains a significant risk factor for catheter migration and overall failure. Practice change and consideration of risk factors for both individual and overall AE risk are necessary to reduce complications.
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- Kim Gibson
- Clinical and Health Sciences, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- Neonatal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Neonatal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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Bruckner M, Schneider M, Reiterer F, Mileder LP, Baik-Schneditz N, Pichler G, Urlesberger B, Schwaberger B. Peripheral arterial catheters in extremely preterm infants born at less than 28 weeks of gestation-a single-center experience. Eur J Pediatr 2024:10.1007/s00431-024-05699-w. [PMID: 39085657 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-024-05699-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: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective data analysis of established peripheral artery catheters (pAC) in extremely preterm infants. The primary outcome was the pAC life span and its correlation to gestational age, birth weight, localizations, and pAC removal. Retrospective data analysis of electronic patient records of all extremely preterm infants (born less than 28 weeks gestation) admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in Graz (Austria) between January 2014 and December 2020. A total of 196 preterm infants with a median (IQR) gestational age of 25.7 (24.6-26.6) weeks and a birth weight of 730 (614-898) g were included. In 155 (79%) of these preterm infants, 286 pAC and six umbilical artery catheters were inserted successfully. The first pAC was inserted 2.5 (1.4-7.4) h after birth, and the median pAC life span was 57.5 (22.-107.2) h. Gestational age, birth weight, and catheter localization did not correlate with the pAC life span. The pAC localizations were the radial artery (63%), tibial posterior artery (21%), ulnar artery (6%), dorsal artery of the foot (6%), others (1%), and not documented (3%). Adverse reactions including temporarily impaired peripheral perfusion, local inflammation, extravasation, or bleeding were reported in 13% of all pAC, but none of these resulted in long-term sequelae. A median (IQR) of 9 (5-18) arterial blood samples were drawn via pAC, resulting in a notable reduction of pain stimuli.Conclusion: The use of pAC in extremely preterm infants is feasible and safe. Neither gestational age, birth weight nor localization did affect the life span of pAC. No long-term sequelae were observed, and pain events were reduced by using pAC for blood drawing. What is Known: • Peripheral artery catheters can be used for continuous blood pressure measurement and blood draw even in extremely preterm infants. • (Severe) adverse reactions such as bleeding, necrosis, or amputation occur between 1 and 4%. • What is New: • The median peripheral arty catheter life span is 58 h and is not affected by gestational age, birth weight, nor localization. • A median of nine blood samples can be taken per each single pAC and, therefore, prevent pain events in extremely preterm infants.
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- Marlies Bruckner
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Silverberg D, Hater H, Ismail O, Kenet G, Halak M. Acute Limb Ischemia in Pediatric Intensive Care Units. Ann Vasc Surg 2022; 92:65-70. [PMID: 36549473 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND To determine the outcome of children treated for acute limb ischemia (ALI) in pediatric intensive care units (ICUs). METHODS A single-center, retrospective cohort study including all patients diagnosed with ALI between 2005 and 2022 in 2 different pediatric ICUs: respiratory and cardiac ICU. Data collected included patients demographics and comorbidities, location and cause of arterial occlusion, and type and duration of therapy. Primary end point was freedom from amputation. Secondary end point was all-cause mortality. RESULTS A total of 78 patients (58% male) with ALI were included in the study. Median age was 3.8 months (range 0.03-201). The lower extremity was involved in 55 (70%) patients. The limb ischemia was caused by arterial instrumentation in 94% of the patients. Anticoagulation was administered as the first-line therapy in all patients. Unfractionated heparin was administered for a median duration of 5 days (range 1-48). Low molecular weight heparin was continued for a median period of 28 days (range 4-420). Thrombolytic therapy was administered in 5 patients and 2 required surgical revascularization, all for failure of anticoagulation therapy. Mean follow-up was 21 months (range 1-188 months). None of the patients required major upper or lower extremity amputations during or after the index admission. Overall survival at 30 months was 68%. The causes of mortalities were unrelated to the limb ischemia. CONCLUSIONS This large, single-center study demonstrates that ALI in the pediatric ICU population can be treated conservatively and is associated with a low amputation rate following nonoperative management. The favorable outcome exists regardless of the etiology of the ALI and underlying diseases.
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- Daniel Silverberg
- The Department of Vascular Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- The Department of Vascular Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of Vascular Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Institute of Thrombosis & Hemostasis, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of Vascular Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Ma Y, Salem A, Jester A. Complications of Peripheral Arterial Access in Preterm and Term Neonates: A Systematic Review. J Pediatr Intensive Care 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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AbstractThe aim of the study is to provide a comprehensive review of vascular complications secondary to peripheral arterial catheterization in preterm and term neonates. The systematic review consisted of searching PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and references of journals using pre-trialed MeSH terms and articles. Eight studies were included for full text analysis from 2,369 initial articles: six retrospective reviews and two prospective studies. Rate of complication was 8.6% and all complications were ischemic in nature. Complications most often occurred in neonates with pulmonary/cardiac comorbidities and lower gestational ages. No association was found for weight and sex of neonates. The radial artery site presented with lower rates of complication of 6% and the femoral presented with the highest (16%). Complications predominately occurred in catheter sizes larger than 22 gauge and most often within 1 day of insertion. A low rate of complications (7.4%) was observed in studies that used heparinized saline at the time of catheterization. This study demonstrates an increasing overall rate of complications with ischemia presenting as the most common complication. There seems to be an association between gestational age, comorbidities, site of catheter, size of catheter, and duration of catheter with such complications. This study also demonstrates the association between the use of heparinized saline and a reduction in rate of complications. The authors advocate for a national data collection tool of all pediatric arterial catheters and its complications to be able to analyze and work on best practice to minimize life changing iatrogenic complications.
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- Yangmyung Ma
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Wagh D, Pawale D, Tan JKG, Rao SC. Local nitroglycerin to facilitate peripheral arterial cannulation in children: systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Dis Child 2022; 107:890-895. [PMID: 35595521 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323757] [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: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neonates and children admitted to intensive care units require peripheral arterial cannulation to monitor their blood pressures and for blood sampling, but many times it is unsuccessful. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of local nitroglycerin (NTG) to facilitate peripheral artery cannulation in neonates and children. REVIEW METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Emcare and Cochrane library were searched till August 2021. Grey literature was searched through Mednar. Data were extracted by two reviewers independently using a prespecified form and the risk of bias was assessed. Meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model. The I2 statistic was used to quantify statistical heterogeneity. Certainty of evidence was assessed using the criteria of inconsistency, imprecision, indirectness, publication bias and size of effect as per the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) guidelines. RESULTS Two randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis (n=153). One was conducted in children 2-8 years of age and the other was in children <2 years. Both trials found increased success rates with the use of local NTG. Pooling of the two studies found that the first-attempt success rate was significantly higher in the NTG group (risk difference: 0.44, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.83; I2=89%). Overall procedure time was significantly lower in the NTG group (mean difference: -100.28 s, 95% CI -136.74 to -63.82; I2=0%). No major complications secondary to the use of NTG were noted. The GRADE of evidence was very low. CONCLUSION Local NTG may be useful in facilitating peripheral arterial cannulation in children. Adequately powered RCTs are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Deepika Wagh
- Neonatology, Perth Children's Hospital Neonatal Clinical Care Unit, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Paediatrics, The University of Western Australia Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Neonatology, Perth Children's Hospital Neonatal Clinical Care Unit, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Neonatology, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Paediatrics, The University of Western Australia Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Neonatology, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Neonatology, Perth Children's Hospital Neonatal Clinical Care Unit, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Paediatrics, The University of Western Australia Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Phenotyping respiratory decompensation following definitive closure of the patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. J Perinatol 2022; 42:649-654. [PMID: 34650199 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-01226-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify risk factors associated with high-frequency ventilation (HFV) following definitive closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). METHODS We performed a retrospective study of premature infants (<37 weeks) who were mechanically ventilated before and after surgical or transcatheter PDA closure. Primary outcome was HFV requirement within 24 h of procedure. Logistic regression was used to estimate clinical associations with post procedure HFV requirement. RESULTS We identified 110 infants who were mechanically ventilated before PDA closure, of which 48 (44%) escalated to HFV within 24 h after closure. In the multivariable model, surgical ligation (OR 21.5, 95% CI 1.6-284), elevated Respiratory Severity Score (RSS) 1 h post-procedure (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.07-2.99) and 12 h post-procedure (OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.37-3.26) were independent predictors of HFV. CONCLUSION Surgical ligation and elevated RSS values over the first 12 h after PDA closure are risk factors for HFV.
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Jahn AM, Wolf M, Herrmann J, Singer D, Jürgens J. [Transient Ischemia of One Leg in a Very Low Birthweight Infant]. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2022; 226:278-281. [PMID: 35148543 DOI: 10.1055/a-1745-9258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ischemias in the extremities are rather rare in the neonatal period. Both intrauterine and postnatal factors can cause ischemias. We present the diagnostic procedure and the course in a female very low birthweight (VLBW) infant with transient ischemia in the lower extremity.
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- Andreas Matthias Jahn
- Sektion Neonatologie und Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum für Geburtshilfe, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Sektion Neonatologie und Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum für Geburtshilfe, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Abteilung für Kinderradiologie, Zentrum für Radiologie und Endoskopie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Sektion Neonatologie und Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum für Geburtshilfe, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Abteilung für Kinderradiologie, Zentrum für Radiologie und Endoskopie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Liu X, Nie J, Pan J, Fu F. Value of peripheral perfusion index to predict acute limb ischaemia in newborns after peripheral artery cannulation. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:2860-2866. [PMID: 34729836 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16111] [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: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the feasibility of using peripheral perfusion index (PPI) to monitor acute limb ischaemia (ALI) in newborns after catheterisations. BACKGROUND ALI is common complication of neonatal peripheral artery cannulation. It is important to address as soon as the early signs of ALI. PPI could aid in noninvasive evaluation of distal extremity perfusion in an effort to notify risk of potential ischaemic injury from catheterisations. DESIGN A nested case-control study. METHODS Clinical information of newborns who had been admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital and had received peripheral artery cannulation from January 2018 to January 2020 was prospectively collected. Transcutaneous blood oxygen saturation (TcSO2 ), PPI and delta-PPI (ΔPPI1; the difference in PPI values of the two arms. ΔPPI2; difference in the PPI values before and after cannulation) were recorded. We used STROBE checklist as an EQUATOR in this study. RESULTS A total of 25 newborns with ALI were included in the study. These were then paired with 100 newborns without ALI. The PPI and TcSO2 of the cannulated limb were significantly lower in the ALI group than in the non-ALI (NALI) group (p < .05). The area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve was significant for ΔPPI1. The ΔPPI1 had a sensitivity and specificity of 92% and 87%, respectively, for diagnosing ALI. ΔPPI1 greater than 0.315 suggested that the infant was at risk of ALI. CONCLUSIONS Monitoring the change in the PPI in newborns after catheterisations helped in the early assessment of ALI. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Drops in the PPI and TcSO2 of the cannulated limbs might, to some extent, reflect the possibility of ALI in newborns. ΔPPI1 (the difference in PPI values of the two arms) proved to be a simple, objective parameter to predict the presence of ALI.
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- Xiaoshu Liu
- Nursing Department, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- NICU, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- PICU, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- NICU, Jiangxi Provincial Children's Hospital, Nanchang, China
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Gibson K, Sharp R, Ullman A, Morris S, Kleidon T, Esterman A. Adverse events associated with umbilical catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Perinatol 2021; 41:2505-2512. [PMID: 34272469 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-01147-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of adverse events (AEs) associated with umbilical catheters in the neonatal population. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies and randomized controlled trials published between 2010 and 2020. RESULTS In total 14,226 umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) and 4228 umbilical arterial catheters (UACs) were included. Overall, 13.4% of UVCs were associated with an AE (95% CI: 10.1-17.0) or 2.4 per 1000 catheter days (95% CI: 1.8-3.0). UACs had an AE rate of 9% (95% CI: 5.9-12.8) or 0.87 per 1000 catheter days (95% CI: 0.4-1.3). UVC malposition was the most common (41.7% [95% CI: 27.6-56.5]). Local injury from UAC taping was the most common AE in one study. CONCLUSIONS Umbilical catheters have a high incidence of AEs. Research into accurate methods of tip verification, tip surveillance, and securement is required.
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- Kim Gibson
- Clinical and Health Sciences, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Children's Health Queensland and Health Service, Centre of Children's Health Research, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Neonatal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.,College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Gibson K, Sharp R, Ullman A, Morris S, Kleidon T, Esterman A. Risk factors for umbilical vascular catheter-related adverse events: A scoping review. Aust Crit Care 2021; 35:89-101. [PMID: 34088575 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.02.010] [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: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adverse events associated with umbilical catheters include malposition, bloodstream infections, thrombosis, tip migration, and extravasation, resulting in loss of vascular access and increased risk of morbidity and mortality. There is a need for greater understanding of risk factors associated with adverse events to inform safe practice. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to summarise the existing evidence regarding risk factors for umbilical catheter-related adverse events to inform the undertaking of future research. REVIEW METHOD USED A scoping review of peer-reviewed original research and theses was performed. DATA SOURCES The US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Embase, EMcare, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses were the data sources. REVIEW METHODS Informed by the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual, all types of original research studies reporting adverse events published in English from 2009 to 2020 were eligible for inclusion. Studies where umbilical artery catheter and umbilical venous catheter data could not be extracted separately were excluded. RESULTS Searching identified 1954 publications and theses, 1533 were excluded at screening, and 418 were assessed for eligibility at full text. A total of 89 studies met the inclusion criteria. A range of potential risk factors for umbilical arterial and venous catheters were identified. Longer dwell time and prematurity were associated with increased risk of bloodstream infection and thrombosis in cohort studies. Case studies detailed analogous factors such as insertion techniques and lack of catheter surveillance during dwell warrant further investigation. CONCLUSIONS We identified a vast range of patient, device, and provider risk factors that warrant further investigation. There was a lack of large cohort studies and randomised controlled trials to demonstrate the significance of these risk factors. Improvement in methods to ensure correct catheter tip location and to detect adverse events early is essential. In addition, policy needs to be developed to guide clinicians in catheter surveillance measures to reduce the risk of adverse events.
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- Kim Gibson
- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, PO Box 2471, South Australia, 5000, Australia.
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, PO Box 2471, South Australia, 5000, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road Queensland 4111, Australia; Children's Health Queensland and Health Service Centre of Children's Health Research, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072, Australia.
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Neonatal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Drive, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia.
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- Queensland Children's Hospital, 401 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Q. 4101, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Raod, Nathan, Q. 4111, Australia.
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, PO Box 2471, South Australia, 5000, Australia.
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Werther T, Aichhorn L, Baumgartner S, Berger A, Klebermass-Schrehof K, Salzer-Muhar U. Discrepancy between invasive and non-invasive blood pressure readings in extremely preterm infants in the first four weeks of life. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0209831. [PMID: 30592742 PMCID: PMC6310249 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background The agreement between invasive and non-invasive blood pressure (BP) readings in the first days of life of preterm infants is contentiously debated. Objective To compare mean, systolic and diastolic invasive (IBP) and non-invasive BP (NBP) readings obtained during routine care in the first four weeks of life of extremely preterm infants. Methods We extracted pairs of IBP and NBP readings obtained from preterm infants born below 28 weeks of gestation from the local database. After exclusion of erroneous measurements, we investigated the repeated measures correlation and analyzed the agreement (bias) and precision adjusted for multiple measurements per individual. Results Among 335 pairs of IBP and NBP readings obtained from 128 patients, we found correlation coefficients >0.65 for mean, systolic and diastolic BP values. The bias for mean BP readings was -0.4 mmHg (SD 6.1), for systolic BP readings 6.2 mmHg (SD 8.1), and for diastolic BP readings -4.3 mmHg (SD 6.5). Overestimation of systolic IBP and underestimation of diastolic IBP by the non-invasive measurement were found both in the group with gestational age from 23 to 25.9 weeks and in the group with gestational age from 26 to 27.9 weeks. Systolic NBP readings tended to exceed invasive readings in the range <50 mmHg (bias 9.9 mmHg) whereas diastolic NBP readings were lower than invasive values particularly in the range >30 mmHg (bias -5.5 mmHg). Conclusion The disagreement between invasive and non-invasive BP readings in infants extends to the first four weeks of life. Biases differ for mean, systolic and diastolic BP values. Our observation implies that they may depend on the range of the blood pressure. Awareness of these biases and preemptive concomitant use of IBP and NPB readings may contribute to reducing over- or under-treatment.
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- Tobias Werther
- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Ulrike Salzer-Muhar
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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