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Wik G, Jortveit J, Sitras V, Perminow KV, Pripp AH, Døhlen G, Rønnestad A, Holmstrøm H. Detection of severe congenital heart defects in live-born infants in Norway 2017-2020. Acta Paediatr 2024; 113:135-142. [PMID: 37646094 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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AIM The aims of this nationwide retrospective cohort study were to determine the time and causes of detection of severe congenital heart defects (CHDs) in live-born infants in Norway between 2017 and 2020. METHODS Information regarding live-born infants with severe CHDs was retrieved from national registries and medical records. RESULTS A total of 219 776 infants were born in Norway from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2020. Severe CHDs were diagnosed in 442 (0.2%) infants. Of these, 376 (85%) infants were diagnosed either prenatally (n = 203, 46%) or before discharge from hospital after birth (n = 173, 39%). A total of 56 (13%) infants were discharged with undetected CHDs. Time of detection was unknown in 10 cases (2%). The most frequent undetected CHDs at discharge were coarctation of the aorta/aortic arch hypoplasia (n = 24), atrioventricular septal defect (n = 13), anomalous pulmonary venous connection (n = 5) and coronary artery anomalies (n = 4). Seven (13%) children with undetected CHD experienced circulatory collapse out of hospital. CONCLUSION Most infants with severe CHDs in Norway were identified prior to hospital discharge. However, some infants were discharged undiagnosed. Awareness of undetected CHDs and immediate cardiac assessment in infants with signs of circulatory failure early in life are still important.
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- Gunnar Wik
- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Sorlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Sorlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fetal Medicine Unit, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Research Support Services, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Murni IK, Wibowo T, Arafuri N, Oktaria V, Dinarti LK, Panditatwa D, Patmasari L, Noormanto N, Nugroho S. Feasibility of screening for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry in Indonesia. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:369. [PMID: 35761296 PMCID: PMC9235153 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03404-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Screening of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) using pulse oximetry is a routine procedure in many countries, but not in Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing CCHD screening with pulse oximetry for newborns in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Newborns aged 24-48 hours who met the inclusion criteria were screened on the right hand and left or right foot using a pulse oximeter. Positive results were indicated by: either (1) SpO2 level < 90% in one extremity, (2) SpO2 level of 90-94% in both right hand and either foot on three measurements conducted 1 hour apart, or (3) a saturation difference > 3% between the upper and lower extremity on three measurements conducted 1 hour apart. Positive findings were confirmed by echocardiography. RESULTS Of 1452 newborns eligible for screening, 10 had positive results and were referred for echocardiographic evaluation. Of those, 8 (6 per 1000 live birth, 8/1452) had CCHD. Barriers found during screening processes were associated with hospital procedures, equipment, healthcare personnel, and condition of the newborn. CONCLUSION Pulse oximetry screening might be feasible to be implemented within the routine newborn care setting for CCHD in Indonesia. In order to successfully implement pulse oximetry screening to identify CCHD in Indonesia, the barriers will need to be addressed.
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- Indah K Murni
- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- Center for Child Health-Pediatric Research Office, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Center for Child Health-Pediatric Research Office, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Child Health, Dr. Sardjito Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Cloete E, Bloomfield FH, Cassells SA, Laat MWM, Sadler L, Gentles TL. Newborn pulse oximetry screening in the context of a high antenatal detection rate of critical congenital heart disease. Acta Paediatr 2020; 109:93-99. [PMID: 31332832 PMCID: PMC6972642 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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AIM Assess the potential additional benefit from pulse oximetry screening in the early detection of critical congenital heart disease in a country with a well-developed antenatal ultrasound screening programme. METHODS Live-born infants, pregnancy terminations and stillbirths from 20 weeks' gestational age, between 2013 and 2015, with critical cardiac defects defined as primary or secondary targets of pulse oximetry screening were identified. Critical defects were those resulting in the death of a fetus or an infant in the first 28 days after birth, or a defect requiring intervention in the first 28 days. RESULTS Two hundred and sixty-eight infants and Fetuses were identified. Antenatal detection rates improved from 69% to 77% over the study period. An associated co-morbidity improved antenatal detection rates. Twenty-seven live-born infants were diagnosed after discharge: 15 aortic arch obstruction (AAO); 10 d-loop transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA), and two total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD). Of these, five with AAO, nine with d-TGA and likely both with TAPVD could potentially have been detected with oximetry screening. CONCLUSION The antenatal detection of critical cardiac anomalies continues to improve in New Zealand. Despite high antenatal detection rates for most lesions, universal postnatal oximetry screening has the potential to improve early detection.
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- Elza Cloete
- Liggins Institute University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
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- Women’s Health Auckland City Hospital Auckland New Zealand
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- Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services Starship Children’s Hospital Auckland New Zealand
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Cloete E, Gentles TL, Webster DR, Davidkova S, Dixon LA, Alsweiler JM, Bloomfield FH. Pulse oximetry screening in a midwifery-led maternity setting with high antenatal detection of congenital heart disease. Acta Paediatr 2020; 109:100-108. [PMID: 31298757 PMCID: PMC6972617 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Aim To assess local and individual factors that should be considered in the design of a pulse oximetry screening strategy in New Zealand's midwifery‐led maternity setting. Methods An intervention study was conducted over 2 years. Three hospitals and four primary maternity units participated in the study. Post‐ductal saturation levels were measured on well infants with a gestation of ≥35 weeks. Infant activity and age (hours) at the time of the test were recorded. Results Screening was performed on 16 644 of 27 172 (61%) eligible infants. The age at which the screening algorithm was initiated varied significantly among centres. The probability of achieving a pass result (saturations ≥95%) in the context of no underlying pathology ranged from .94 for an unsettled infant screened <4 hours of age to .99 (P < .001) when the test was performed after 24 hours on a settled infant. Forty‐eight (0.3%) infants failed to reach saturation targets: 37 had significant pathology of which three had cardiac disease. Conclusion Screening practices were influenced by the setting in which it was undertaken. Infant activity and age at the time of testing can influence saturation levels. Screening is associated with the identification of significant non‐cardiac pathology.
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- Elza Cloete
- Liggins Institute University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
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- Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services Starship Children's Hospital Auckland New Zealand
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- Newborn Metabolic Screening Unit Auckland City Hospital Auckland New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatrics Rotorua Hospital Rotorua New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatrics, Child and Youth Health University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
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