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John SC, Garg M, Muttineni M, Brearley AM, Rao P, Bhandari V, Slusher T, Murki S. Safety of bubble nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) versus bubble nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm infants with respiratory distress. J Perinatol 2024; 44:1252-1257. [PMID: 38361002 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-01904-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is an effective therapy for infants in respiratory distress. We here report the safety of a novel, low-cost, non-electric bubble NIPPV device in comparison with bubble NCPAP. STUDY DESIGN At Paramitha Children's Hospital (Hyderabad, India), preterm (n = 60) neonates with moderate respiratory distress were pragmatically allocated to bubble NCPAP (5-8 cm H2O) or bubble NIPPV (Phigh 8-12 cm H2O/Plow 5-8 cm H2O) based on staff and equipment availability. Primary outcomes to assess safety included clinically relevant pneumothorax, nasal septal necrosis, or abdominal distention. RESULTS One patient in each arm developed minor nasal septal injury (grade 3 on NCPAP, grade 2 on NIPPV); no patients in either arm developed a clinically significant pneumothorax or abdominal distention. CONCLUSION The similar rates of nasal septal injury, pneumothorax and abdominal distention suggest that bubble NIPPV has a similar safety profile as bubble NCPAP for preterm infants in respiratory distress.
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- Stephen C John
- Department of Medicine-Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- Department of Neonatology, Paramitha Women and Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Neonatology, Paramitha Women and Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Neonatology, Paramitha Women and Children's Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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Mukerji A, Keszler M. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure versus Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Preterm Neonates: What if Mean Airway Pressures Were Equivalent? Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:1616-1624. [PMID: 38211631 DOI: 10.1055/a-2242-7391] [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: 01/13/2024]
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Respiratory support for preterm neonates in modern neonatal intensive care units is predominantly with the use of noninvasive interfaces. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) are the prototypical and most commonly utilized forms of noninvasive respiratory support, and each has unique gas flow characteristics. In meta-analyses of clinical trials till date, NIPPV has been shown to likely reduce respiratory failure and need for intubation compared to CPAP. However, a significant limitation of the included studies has been the higher mean airway pressures used during NIPPV. Thus, it is unclear to what extent any benefits seen with NIPPV are due to the cyclic pressure application versus the higher mean airway pressures. In this review, we elaborate on these limitations and summarize the available evidence comparing NIPPV and CPAP at equivalent mean airway pressures. Finally, we call for further studies comparing noninvasive respiratory support modes at equal mean airway pressures. KEY POINTS: · Most current literature on CPAP vs. NIPPV in preterm neonates is confounded by use of higher mean airway pressures during NIPPV.. · In this review, we summarize existing evidence on CPAP vs. NIPPV at equivalent mean airway pressures.. · We call for future research on noninvasive support modes to account for mean airway pressures..
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- Amit Mukerji
- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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Emami Zeydi A, Zare‐Kaseb A, Nazari AM, Ghazanfari MJ, Sarmadi S. Mask-related pressure injury prevention associated with non-invasive ventilation: A systematic review. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14909. [PMID: 38826030 PMCID: PMC11144948 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14909] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Noninvasive ventilation interfaces are one of the main factors contributing to pressure injuries caused by medical devices. Prevention is still the best course of action when discussing noninvasive ventilation-induced pressure injuries. A systematic review was designed to summarize and analyse all published literature on strategies to prevent pressure injuries caused by masks in patients undergoing noninvasive ventilation. The protocol of the systematic review followed the PRISMA guideline. An extensive search from the beginning to May 16, 2023, using current articles in databases such as Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Library was conducted. Medical Subject Headings (MESH) were used as follows: "Pressure Injury," "Noninvasive Ventilation," "Prevention," and "Pressure Sore." Any language-published studies that met the inclusion criteria were included in this review. A risk of bias assessment was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool, including evaluation methodologies for all studies. Database searches yielded 2546 articles, which were reduced to 23 that met our criteria after reviewing full texts. A narrative synthesis was conducted. As a result, type of interface (14 studies), dressings (4 studies), adjustment of mask leakage (1 study), humidity (1 study), positioning (1 study), and design of personalized masks (2 studies) seem to be a practical approach to prevent pressure injuries caused by masks in patients undergoing noninvasive ventilation. The results of our study show the effectiveness of preventive methods in reducing the incidence of pressure injuries caused by masks. Given the significant occurrence of pressure injury related to noninvasive ventilation and the crucial role of prevention and treatment, it is imperative to conduct more rigorous studies to ascertain the efficacy of each strategy.
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- Amir Emami Zeydi
- Department of Medical‐Surgical Nursing, Nasibeh School of Nursing and MidwiferyMazandaran University of Medical SciencesSariIran
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- Nursing and Midwifery SchoolShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Nursing and Midwifery SchoolShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Medical‐Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and MidwiferyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Nursing and Midwifery SchoolShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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O'Neil A, Schumacher B, Dorr S, Jarding L. Customized Silicone Foam Dressing Under Noninvasive Ventilation and Skincare Bundle to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Neonates. Neonatal Netw 2024; 43:165-175. [PMID: 38816221 DOI: 10.1891/nn-2023-0070] [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] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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In a sixty-eight-bed level-IV NICU, an increased incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) from noninvasive ventilation (NIV) devices was identified. The aim of this quality improvement project was to decrease HAPIs from NIV by 10%. A literature review and the Plan-Do-Study-Act were implemented. The intervention included a customized silicone foam dressing under NIV, an NIV skincare bundle, and multidisciplinary support. Hospital-acquired pressure injury rates were tracked over 3 years postinterventions. The incidence of HAPIs declined by 20% from 0.2 per 1,000 patient days to 0.05 per 1,000 patient days. Relative risk was 4.6 times greater prior to intervention (p = .04). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) failure was not noted and measured by the percentage of patients on ventilators pre- and postintervention. Customized silicone foam dressings under NIV, NIV skincare bundle, and multidisciplinary team support may decrease HAPIs in neonates without CPAP failure.
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Yang T, Ma Y, Chen X, Yang Q, Pei J, Zhang Z, Qian X, Wang Y, Fan X, Han L. Effect of different noninvasive ventilation interfaces on the prevention of facial pressure injury: A network meta-analysis. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 81:103585. [PMID: 37977002 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103585] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of different noninvasive ventilation interfaces on preventing the facial pressure injury. METHODS This network meta-analysis was conducted following the PRISMA reporting guidelines. Seven electronic databases were systematically searched for randomised controlled trials about the comparative effectiveness of different interfaces in preventing facial pressure injury with noninvasive ventilation in adults and newborns from inception to June 2023. The acronym of PICOS was used and the keywords as well as inclusion/exclusion criteria were determined. Study selection and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. The Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool was used to assess the methodological quality. RESULTS A total of 78 randomised controlled trials involving 7,291 patients were included. The results of network meta-analysis showed that the effectiveness of the eight noninvasive ventilation interfaces on the prevention of facial pressure injury was in the order of: nasal cannula > full-face mask > rotation of nasal mask with nasal prongs > helmet > nasal mask > oronasal mask > nasal prongs > face mask. The use of full-face mask in adults and nasal cannula in newborns had the best effect on preventing the incidence of facial pressure injury. CONCLUSIONS The use of full-face mask in adults and nasal cannula in newborns had the most clinical advantage in preventing the incidence of facial pressure injury and were worthy promoting in clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE This study provides a certain theoretical basis for the selection of appropriate interface for patients with noninvasive ventilation. Clinical practitioners should choose the appropriate interfaces based on the patient's specific condition to reduce the incidence of facial pressure injury, enhance patient comfort, and improve the effectiveness of respiratory therapy.
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- Tingting Yang
- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, School of First Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, School of First Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of First Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of First Clinical Medical, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Third People's Hospital of Lanzhou, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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Fu Y, Li X, Yu Y, Li R, Shi T. Summary of the best evidence for the prevention of nasal injury in preterm infants with nasal noninvasive ventilation. Transl Pediatr 2024; 13:224-235. [PMID: 38455754 PMCID: PMC10915449 DOI: 10.21037/tp-23-465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background Due to immaturity, the nose of preterm infants can easily be injured, by even a short application of a nasal device. However, 20% to 60% of preterm infants suffer nasal damage while using nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) due to weak skin tissue, prolonged use of nasal device, and improper nursing practices, leading to increased risk of infection and decreased compliance and tolerance. In this study, we retrieved, obtained and integrated the related evidences of prevention of nasal injury in premature infants with nasal noninvasive ventilation to provide reference for clinical practice. Methods We searched the relevant guidelines, expert consensus, evidence summaries and systematic reviews in the databases and guideline websites of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), the Agency for Health care Research and Quality (AHRQ), Guidelines International Network (GIN), the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline websites, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RANO), Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), Yi Maitong, British Medical Journal best-practice, Cochrane Library, UpToDate, Embase, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang. The search was limited to the time of library establishment to February 2023. Results In total, 16 articles were included, including six guidelines, three expert consensuses, two evidence summaries and five systematic reviews. Twenty-eight pieces of evidence were summarized from six aspects: risk assessment, ventilation and connection, skin protection, skin assessment, training and support, and continuous quality improvement. Conclusions This study summarized the best evidence for the prevention of nasal injury in premature infants through nasal noninvasive ventilation. It is suggested that nurses should consider the actual clinical situation when applying the suggestions from the evidence, formulate corresponding nursing measures, and reduce the occurrence of nasal injury in premature infants.
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- Yali Fu
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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August D, Hall S, Marsh N, Coyer F. A scoping review and narrative synthesis of neonatal skin injury severity scales. Nurs Crit Care 2024. [PMID: 38355874 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.13018] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mechanical force skin injuries are common for critical care patients, especially neonates. Currently, identification and severity assessments of injuries are dependent on clinical experience and/or utilization of severity tools. Compared with adults, neonates sustain skin injuries in different anatomical locations and have decreased layers of healthy tissue (from 0.9 to 1.2 mm) creating questions around direct application of adult injury severity scales reliant on visual assessment. AIMS The aim of this scoping review (ScR) was to investigate severity scales used to report hospital acquired skin injuries for neonates. METHODS This study utilized the 2015 Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews and is reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews extension. PubMed, CINAHL, COCHRANE Central, Scopus, and the reference lists of included studies were searched for studies published between 2001 and 2023, that included severity scales use within neonatal population. Two authors independently identified studies for full review, data extraction, and quality assessment. RESULTS A systematic database search returned 1163 records. After full test review of 109 studies, 35 studies were included. A majority of studies included were cohort or action research and conducted in the United States of America. Most studies (57%, n = 20) reported skin injuries acquired throughout the body, 14 (40%) of the studies reported the nasal area alone and one study reported no anatomical location. A total of nine severity scales or combination of scales were utilized within studies (n = 31) and four studies did not report a scale. Various versions of scales from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (n = 16), European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (n = 8) or Neonatal Skin Condition Score (n = 4) were reported, compared with locally developed classifications/scales (n = 4). Scales were predominantly of ordinal grouping (74%, n = 26) or categorical assessment (14%, n = 5). Only one scale from 2004 was validated for neonates. CONCLUSION Neonatal skin injuries will continue to be reported subjectively until severity scales are consistently applied or other measurements are identified to support assessment. Additionally, without skin injury assessment uniformity, critical examination of effectiveness of skin care treatment practices will have subjective comparison. This review suggests there is a need for consistent skin assessment and severity scales that are valid for the neonatal population and their unique skin considerations.
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- Deanne August
- Department Neonatology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Neonatal Unit), Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre), Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Department Neonatology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Neonatal Unit), Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre), Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Intensive Care Services), Herston, Queensland, Australia
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Kessani VK, Hemani F, Ali I, Memon S, Soomro A, Zaheer R, Das JK, Haque KN, Ali SR. Heated and humidified high flow therapy (HHHFT) in extreme and very preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS): a retrospective cohort from a tertiary care setting in Pakistan. BMJ Paediatr Open 2024; 8:e002158. [PMID: 38216310 PMCID: PMC10806496 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-002158] [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: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the role of heated humidified high flow therapy (HHHFT) as primary respiratory support in spontaneously breathing moderate-late, very and extreme preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) at a tertiary care hospital from a developing country. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Neonatal intensive care unit of Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan. PATIENTS All preterm neonates with RDS and who received HHHFT as primary respiratory support were included retrospectively, while neonates with orofacial anomalies, congenital heart and lung diseases other than RDS, abdominal wall defects, encephalopathy, congenital pneumonia and received continuous positive airway pressure or invasive ventilation were excluded. INTERVENTIONS HHHFT as primary respiratory support for RDS. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Effectiveness, duration, failure rate and complications of HHHFT as a primary respiratory support in moderate-late, very and extremely preterm neonates were evaluated. RESULTS The cohort included 138 neonates during a period of 12 months. The median gestational age was 32 weeks, and the median birth weight was 1607 g. Grade 1-2 RDS was seen in 97%, surfactant instillation was done in 10.8% and HHHFT was provided in all the neonates as primary respiratory support. The total duration of HHHFT support was <1 week in 94% of neonates. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and pneumothorax until discharge or death were observed in one neonate, haemodynamically significant Patent Ductus Artriosus (HsPDA) in two neonates and intraventricular haemorrhage Grade ≥2 in five neonates, while only one neonate died. CONCLUSION This study appears to show that HHHFT is a simple, safe, efficient and cheap mode of primary respiratory support that can be given to spontaneously breathing moderate-late, very and extremely preterm neonates with RDS, especially in low- or middle-income countries.
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- Pediatric Medicine, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Neonatology, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Neonatology, Indus Hospital and Health Network, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Pediatric Medicine, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Pediatric Medicine, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Institute of global health and development, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Neonatology, university of child health sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology, Karachi, Pakistan
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Kumar P, Yadav A, Anand P, Debata P. Predictors of CPAP failure with RAM cannula interface for primary respiratory support in preterm neonates. Med J Armed Forces India 2024; 80:60-67. [PMID: 38261886 PMCID: PMC10793224 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2022.03.003] [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: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background RAM cannula is used as interface for delivering nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in many neonatal care units though the bench to bedside evidence for its use in clinical settings in lacking. Methods In this prospective cohort study from tertiary care neonatal care unit, the primary objective was to determine the rate of CPAP failure using RAM interface, within 72 h of starting of therapy and secondary objective was to look for the incidence and severity of nasal trauma with the use of RAM interface for CPAP delivery. All inborn preterm neonates between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation and weight more than 1000 g who required non-invasive respiratory support within 6 h of life were included in the study. Results The enroled cohort of 250 neonates had mean gestational age of 30.73 ± 1.32 weeks and mean birth weight of 1410 ± 210 g. CPAP failure rate with the use of RAM interface was 31.2% (78/250) in the overall cohort. The failure rate was higher in subgroup of gestation between 28 and 30 week (52.1%) in comparison with the 31-32-week gestation (18.2%; p-value = 0.0001). Nasal trauma was present in 36 (14%) neonates; of whom 33 (91%) had mild and 2 (6%) and 1 (3%) had moderate and severe, respectively. On multivariate analysis, birth weight less than 1250 g, incomplete antenatal steroids, need for PEEP more than 5 cm & FiO2 > 30% at onset of distress and administration of surfactant were found be statistically significantly associated with CPAP failure with RAM interface. Conclusion The clinical outcomes with the use of RAM interface for CPAP administration are comparable to those with other interfaces with lesser incidence of nasal injury. The results of this study warrant future randomized trials to compare different CPAP interfaces for clinical outcomes and nasal injuries from the developing countries.
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- Pradeep Kumar
- Senior Resident (Pediatrics), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Associate Professor (Pediatrics), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Chief Medical Officer (Pediatrics), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Professor (Pediatrics), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Arcagok BC, Bilgen H, Memisoglu A, Ozdemir H, Sakarya S, Ozek E. Prongs or Mask for Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Neonates: Which One Is More Comfortable? J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2023:00005237-990000000-00025. [PMID: 37967273 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000782] [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] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is a common mode of respiratory support in neonatal intensive care units. Our objective was to compare whether NCPAP given with nasal prongs compared with a nasal mask reduces the pain scores in preterm infants with respiratory distress. METHODS Preterm infants on NCPAP due to respiratory distress were included in the study. All infants received NCPAP via the Infant Flow SiPAP. The COVERS pain scale was used to score the infants' pain. Each infant was studied alternating between nasal prongs and a nasal mask. Heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and transcutaneous CO2 (tcCO2) were monitored. Blood pressure and the infants' pain scores were determined every 30 minutes and the average of measurements was taken. RESULTS The median (interquartile range) values of pain scores, respiratory rates, oxygen saturations, tcCO2 levels, and systolic blood pressures differed significantly and favored the nasal mask. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that continuous positive airway pressure via a nasal mask leads to a significant reduction in pain scores without altering the respiratory parameters of babies. On the basis of this study, it is possible to conclude that NCPAP applied via nasal mask may be a good alternative to NCPAP applied via nasal prongs.
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- Baran Cengiz Arcagok
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, School of Medicine, University of Acibadem, Istanbul, Turkey (Assist Prof Arcagok); Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, School of Medicine, University of Marmara, Maltepe, İstanbul, Turkey (Prof Bilgen, Assoc Prof Memisoglu, Assoc Prof Ozdemir, and Prof Ozek); and Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Koç, Istanbul, Turkey (Prof Sakarya)
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Zores C, Zana-Taïeb E, Caeymaex L, Fumeaux CF, Kuhn P. French Neonatal Society issues recommendations on preventing nasal injuries in preterm newborn infants during non-invasive respiratory support. Acta Paediatr 2023; 112:1849-1859. [PMID: 37222380 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16857] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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AIM To issue practical recommendations regarding the optimal care of nasal skin when non-invasive ventilation support is used. METHODS We performed a systematic search of PubMed to identify relevant papers published in English or French through December 2019. Different grades of evidence were evaluated. RESULTS Forty-eight eligible studies. The incidence in preterm infants was high. The lesions were more frequent for preterm infants born under 30 weeks of gestational age and/or below 1500 g. The lesion was most often located on the skin of the nose but could also be found on the intranasal mucous membranes or elsewhere on the face. Nasal injuries appear early after the beginning of non-invasive ventilation at a mean of 2-3 days for cutaneous lesions and eight or nine for intranasal lesions. The most effective strategies to prevent trauma are the use of a hydrocolloid at the beginning of the support ventilation, the preferential use of a mask and the rotation of ventilation interfaces. CONCLUSION Nasal injuries with continuous positive airway pressure treatment in preterm newborn infants were frequent and can induce pain, discomfort and sequelae. The immature skin of preterm newborn infants needs specific attention from trained caregivers and awareness by parents.
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- Claire Zores
- Médecine et Réanimation du Nouveau - né, Service de Pédiatrie 2, Pôle Medico - Chirurgical Pédiatrique Hôpital de Hautepierre, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- INCI, UPR 3212, CNRS and University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Cochin-Port Royal Hospital, Paris, France
- U955 INSERM, Université de Paris, Créteil, France
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil, Creteil, France
- Faculty of Health, University Paris East Creteil, Val de Marne, Creteil, France
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- Department of Mother-Woman-Child, Clinic of Neonatology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Médecine et Réanimation du Nouveau - né, Service de Pédiatrie 2, Pôle Medico - Chirurgical Pédiatrique Hôpital de Hautepierre, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- INCI, UPR 3212, CNRS and University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Vaschetto R, Gregoretti C, Scotti L, De Vita N, Carlucci A, Cortegiani A, Crimi C, Mattei A, Scala R, Rocca E, Longhini F, Cammarota G, Misseri G, Dal Molin A, Scolletta S, Nava S, Maggiore SM, Navalesi P. A pragmatic, open-label, multi-center, randomized controlled clinical trial on the rotational use of interfaces vs standard of care in patients treated with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for acute hypercapnic respiratory failure: the ROTAtional-USE of interface STUDY (ROTA-USE STUDY). Trials 2023; 24:527. [PMID: 37574558 PMCID: PMC10424342 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07560-1] [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: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the last decades, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has been increasingly used to support patients with hypercapnic and hypoxemic acute respiratory failure. Pressure ulcers are a frequently observed NIV-related adverse effect, directly related to interface type and exposure time. Switching to a different interface has been proposed as a solution to improve patient comfort. However, large studies investigating the benefit of this strategy are not available. Thus, the aim of the ROTAtional-USE of interface STUDY (ROTA-USE STUDY) is to investigate whether a protocolized rotational use of interfaces during NIV is effective in reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers. METHODS The ROTA-USE STUDY is a pragmatic, parallel arm, open-label, multicenter, spontaneous, non-profit, randomized controlled trial requiring non-significant risk medical devices, with the aim to determine whether a rotational strategy of NIV interfaces is associated with a lower incidence of pressure ulcers compared to the standard of care. In the intervention group, NIV mask will be randomly chosen and rotated every 6 h. In the control group, mask will be chosen according to the standard of care of the participating centers and changed in case of discomfort or in the presence of new pressure sores. In both groups, the skin underneath the mask will be inspected every 12 h for any possible damage by blinded assessors. The primary outcome is the proportion of patients developing new pressure sores at 36 h from randomization. The secondary outcomes are (i) onset of pressure sores measured at different time points, i.e., 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 h; (ii) number and stage of pressure sores and comfort measured at 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 h; and (iii) the economic impact of the protocolized rotational use of interfaces. A sample size of 239 subjects per group (intervention and control) is estimated to detect a 10% absolute difference in the proportion of patients developing pressure sores at 36 h. DISCUSSION The development of pressure ulcers is a common side effect of NIV that negatively affects the patients' comfort and tolerance, often leading to NIV failure and adverse outcomes. The ROTA-USE STUDY will determine whether a protocolized rotational approach can reduce the incidence, number, and severity of pressure ulcers in NIV-treated patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05513508. Registered on August 24, 2022.
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- Rosanna Vaschetto
- Dipartimento Di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli, 17, 28100, Novara, Italy.
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Maggiore Della Carità, Novara, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Science (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- G. Giglio Foundation, Cefalù, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli, 17, 28100, Novara, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli, 17, 28100, Novara, Italy
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Maggiore Della Carità, Novara, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina E Chirurgia, Università Insubria Varese-Como, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Science (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia Analgesia Intensive Care and Emergency, University Hospital Policlinico Paolo Giaccone, Palermo, Italy
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- Respiratory Medicine Unit, Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco" University Hospital, Catania, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Respiratory Medicine Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Croce E Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Pulmonology and Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, S. Donato Hospital, Arezzo, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli, 17, 28100, Novara, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, "Magna Graecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Translazionale, Università Del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Science (Di.Chir.On.S.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- G. Giglio Foundation, Cefalù, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina Traslazionale, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli, 17, 28100, Novara, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Mediche, Chirurgiche E Neuroscienze, Università Degli Studi Di Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento Di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica E Sperimentale, Università Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- University Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, Università "G. D'Annunzio" Di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Clinical Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Medicina - DIMED, Università Di Padova, UOC Istituto Di Anestesia E Rianimazione, Azienda Ospedale-Università Di Padova, Padua, Italy
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Massa-Buck B, Rastogi D, Rastogi S. Complications associated with incorrect use of nasal CPAP. J Perinatol 2023; 43:975-981. [PMID: 37231122 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01700-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is a safe, effective, non-invasive respiratory modality to deliver positive end expiratory pressure in neonates. Many studies have established its associated improved respiratory outcomes without increase in major morbidities associated with preterm neonates. In contrast, there is paucity in literature addressing complications such as nasal injury, abdominal distention, air leak syndromes (especially pneumothorax), hearing loss, heat and chemical burns, swallowing and aspiration of small components of the nasal interface and delay in escalation of respiratory support associated with the use of nCPAP, most frequently due to its incorrect use. This is a comprehensive review that seeks to address the different complications that are associated with the incorrect use of nCPAP highlighting that these are operator-related and not device-related.
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- Beri Massa-Buck
- George Washington University Hospital, Division of Neonatology, Children's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Children's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- George Washington University Hospital, Division of Neonatology, Children's National Hospital, Washington DC, USA.
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Gautam G, Gupta N, Sasidharan R, Thanigainathan S, Yadav B, Singh K, Singh A. Systematic rotation versus continuous application of 'nasal prongs' or 'nasal mask' in preterm infants on nCPAP: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pediatr 2023:10.1007/s00431-023-04933-1. [PMID: 36967420 PMCID: PMC10040306 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-04933-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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To compare whether alternate rotation of nasal mask with nasal prongs every 8 h as compared to continuous use of either interface alone decreases the incidence of nasal injury in preterm infants receiving nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (nCPAP). This was an open-label, three-arm, stratified randomized controlled trial where infants < 35 weeks receiving nCPAP were randomized into three groups using two different nasal interfaces (continuous prongs group, continuous mask group, and rotation group). All infants were assessed for nasal injury six hours post-removal of nCPAP using grading suggested by Fischer et al. The nursing care was uniform across all three groups. Intention-to-treat analysis was done. Fifty-seven infants were enrolled, with nineteen in each group. The incidence of nasal injury was 42.1% vs. 47.4% vs. 68.4% in the rotation group, continuous mask, and continuous prongs groups, respectively (P = 0.228). On adjusted analysis (gestational age, birth weight, and duration of nCPAP therapy), the incidence of nasal injury was significantly less in the rotation group as compared to continuous prongs group (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR], 95% confidence interval [CI]; 0.10 [0.01-0.69], P = 0.02) and a trend towards lesser nasal injury as compared to continuous mask group (AOR, 95% CI; 0.15 [0.02-1.08], P = 0.06). However, there was no significant difference in incidence of nasal injuries between continuous prongs versus continuous mask group (P = 0.60). The need for surfactant, nCPAP failure rate, duration of nCPAP, and common neonatal co-morbidities were similar across all three groups. Conclusion: Systematic rotation of nasal mask with nasal prongs significantly reduced nasal injury among preterm infants on nCPAP as compared to continuous use of nasal prongs alone without affecting nCPAP failure rate. Trial registration: CTRI/2019/01/017320, registered on 31/01/2019. What is Known: • Use of nasal mask as an interface for nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure decreases nasal injury as compared to nasal prongs. What is New: • Rotation of nasal prongs and nasal mask interfaces alternately every 8 h may reduce the nasal injury even further as compared to either interface alone.
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- Gaurav Gautam
- Department of Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India
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Sweet DG, Carnielli VP, Greisen G, Hallman M, Klebermass-Schrehof K, Ozek E, te Pas A, Plavka R, Roehr CC, Saugstad OD, Simeoni U, Speer CP, Vento M, Visser GH, Halliday HL. European Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Respiratory Distress Syndrome: 2022 Update. Neonatology 2023; 120:3-23. [PMID: 36863329 PMCID: PMC10064400 DOI: 10.1159/000528914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 131.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) care pathways evolve slowly as new evidence emerges. We report the sixth version of "European Guidelines for the Management of RDS" by a panel of experienced European neonatologists and an expert perinatal obstetrician based on available literature up to end of 2022. Optimising outcome for babies with RDS includes prediction of risk of preterm delivery, appropriate maternal transfer to a perinatal centre, and appropriate and timely use of antenatal steroids. Evidence-based lung-protective management includes initiation of non-invasive respiratory support from birth, judicious use of oxygen, early surfactant administration, caffeine therapy, and avoidance of intubation and mechanical ventilation where possible. Methods of ongoing non-invasive respiratory support have been further refined and may help reduce chronic lung disease. As technology for delivering mechanical ventilation improves, the risk of causing lung injury should decrease, although minimising time spent on mechanical ventilation by targeted use of postnatal corticosteroids remains essential. The general care of infants with RDS is also reviewed, including emphasis on appropriate cardiovascular support and judicious use of antibiotics as being important determinants of best outcome. We would like to dedicate this guideline to the memory of Professor Henry Halliday who died on November 12, 2022.These updated guidelines contain evidence from recent Cochrane reviews and medical literature since 2019. Strength of evidence supporting recommendations has been evaluated using the GRADE system. There are changes to some of the previous recommendations as well as some changes to the strength of evidence supporting recommendations that have not changed. This guideline has been endorsed by the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS).
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- David G. Sweet
- Regional Neonatal Unit, Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Neonatology, University Polytechnic Della Marche, University Hospital Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Neonatology, Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Children and Adolescents, Oulu University Hospital and Medical Research Center, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Faculty Hospital and 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bristol, UK and National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Oxford Population Health, Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Research, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Children's Hospital, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatal Research Unit, Health Research Institute La Fe, University and Polytechnic Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Child Health, Queen's University Belfast and Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast, UK
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Dumpa V, Avulakunta I, Bhandari V. Respiratory management in the premature neonate. Expert Rev Respir Med 2023; 17:155-170. [PMID: 36803028 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2023.2183843] [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] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Advances in neonatal care have made possible the increased survival of extremely preterm infants. Even though there is widespread recognition of the harmful effects of mechanical ventilation on the developing lung, its use has become imperative in the management of micro-/nano-preemies. There is an increased emphasis on the use of less-invasive approaches such as minimally invasive surfactant therapy and non-invasive ventilation that have been proven to result in improved outcomes. AREAS COVERED Here, we review the evidence-based practices surrounding the respiratory management of extremely preterm infants including delivery room interventions, invasive and non-invasive ventilation approaches, and specific ventilator strategies in respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Adjuvant relevant respiratory pharmacotherapies used in preterm neonates are also discussed. EXPERT OPINION Early use of non-invasive ventilation and use of less invasive surfactant administration are key strategies in the management of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants. Ventilator management in bronchopulmonary dysplasia must be tailored according to the individual phenotype. There is strong evidence to start caffeine early to improve respiratory outcomes, but evidence is lacking on the use of other pharmacological agents in preterm neonates, and an individualized approach has to be considered for their use.
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- Vikramaditya Dumpa
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, the Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper, Camden, NJ, USA
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Biazus GF, Kaminski DM, Silveira RDC, Procianoy RS. Incidence of nasal pressure injury in preterm infants on nasal mask noninvasive ventilation. REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA : ORGAO OFICIAL DA SOCIEDADE DE PEDIATRIA DE SAO PAULO 2023; 41:e2022093. [PMID: 36921179 PMCID: PMC10014020 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2023/41/2022093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of nasal injury in preterm newborns (NB) using the Neonatal Skin Condition Score within 7 days of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and to compare the incidence of injury in NB weighing ≥1,000 g and those weighing <1,000 g at the time of initiation of NIV support. METHODS This is a prospective, observational study carried out in a neonatal intensive care unit of a public hospital in Rio Grande do Sul from July 2016 to January 2021. Patients were stratified into two groups at the time of NIV initiation: group 1 (weight ≥1,000 g) and group 2 (weight <1,000 g). To assess the condition of nasal injury, a rating scale called the Neonatal Skin Condition Score was applied during the first seven consecutive days on NIV. Kaplan-Meier, log-rank test, and Cox proportional hazards regression were used to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS In total, 184 NB were evaluated. Nasal injury was reported in 55 (30%) NB. The risk of nasal injury was 74% higher in group 2 (19/45) than in group 1 (36/139) (HR: 1.74; 95%CI 0.99-3.03, p=0.048). CONCLUSION The incidence of nasal injury in infants submitted to NIV by nasal mask was high, and the risk of this injury was greater in preterm infants weighing <1,000 g.
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Nasal Interfaces to Deliver NIPPV-Do Masks Perform Better? Indian J Pediatr 2022; 89:1173-1174. [PMID: 36112266 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-022-04359-x] [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: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A Three-Arm Randomized, Controlled Trial of Different Nasal Interfaces on the Safety and Efficacy of Nasal Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation in Preterm Newborns. Indian J Pediatr 2022; 89:1195-1201. [PMID: 35503591 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-022-04095-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the safety and efficacy of different nasal interfaces for delivering non invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in preterm neonates. METHODS In this three-arm parallel group stratified nonblinded randomized trial involving 210 preterm neonates the participants were randomly allocated to 'nasal mask', 'nasal prongs' and '4 hourly rotation of masks and prongs' groups in a 1:1:1 ratio. The groups were further stratified by gestational age (26-316/7 wk versus 32-366/7 wk) and indication of NIPPV (primary versus post extubation). Primary outcome was incidence of NIPPV failure within 72 h of initiation. Secondary outcomes were moderate/severe nasal injury, requirement of surfactant post randomization, total duration of respiratory support, duration of NICU stay, common neonatal morbidities and mortality. RESULTS Primary analysis revealed that mask group was superior to prongs and rotation groups in terms of reduction in NIPPV failure within 72 h (8.6%, 24.3%, 22.8%, p = 0.033), decreased incidence of moderate/severe nasal injury (8.6%, 22.8%, 11.4% p = 0.038), decreased requirement of surfactant (20%, 38.6%, 42.8%, p = 0.01) and reduction in total duration of respiratory support [median (interquartile range)-6 (3, 10) d, 7.7 (4.9, 19.2) d, 7 (5.5, 18.5) d, p = 0.005]. Post hoc analysis confirmed that nasal mask was superior to prongs with respect to primary outcome (p = 0.012) and also reduced surfactant requirement compared to both prongs (p = 0.015) and rotation (p = 0.003) groups. Other pairwise comparisons were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Administering NIPPV by nasal mask significantly decreases the incidence of NIPPV failure within first 72 h compared to nasal prongs and also reduces the requirement of surfactant compared to both prongs and rotation groups.
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Mahmoud RA, Schmalisch G, Oswal A, Christoph Roehr C. Non-invasive ventilatory support in neonates: An evidence-based update. Paediatr Respir Rev 2022; 44:11-18. [PMID: 36428196 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2022.09.001] [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: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Non-invasive ventilatory support (NIV) is considered the gold standard in the care of preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). NIV from birth is superior to mechanical ventilation (MV) for the prevention of death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), with a number needed to treat between 25 and 35. Various methods of NIV are available, some of them extensively researched and with well proven efficacy, whilst others are needing further research. Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) has replaced routine invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) for the initial stabilization and the treatment of RDS. Choosing the most suitable form of NIV and the most appropriate patient interface depends on several factors, including gestational age, underlying lung pathophysiology and the local facilities. In this review, we present the currently available evidence on NIV as primary ventilatory support to preventing intubation and for secondary ventilatory support, following extubation. We review nCPAP, nasal high-flow cannula, nasal intermittent positive airway pressure ventilation, bi-level positive airway pressure, nasal high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and nasal neurally adjusted ventilatory assist modes. We also discuss most suitable NIV devices and patient interfaces during resuscitation of the newborn in the delivery room.
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- Ramadan A Mahmoud
- Department of Pediatrics, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt; Department of Neonatology, Maternity and Child Hospital, Al-kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neonatology, Charité University Medical Center, Berlin, Germany
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- Newborn Care, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Newborn Care, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK; University of Bristol, Faculty of Medicine, Bristol, UK.
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Prakash R, De Paoli AG, Oddie SJ, Davis PG, McGuire W. Masks versus prongs as interfaces for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 11:CD015129. [PMID: 36374241 PMCID: PMC9662142 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nasal masks and nasal prongs are used as interfaces for providing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress, either as primary support after birth or as ongoing support after endotracheal extubation from mechanical ventilation. It is unclear which type of interface is associated with lower rates of CPAP treatment failure, nasal trauma, or mortality and other morbidity. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of nasal masks versus nasal prongs for reducing CPAP treatment failure, nasal trauma, or mortality and other morbidity in newborn preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress. SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods. The latest search date was October 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials comparing masks versus prongs as interfaces for delivery of nasal CPAP in newborn preterm infants (less than 37 weeks' gestation) with or at risk of respiratory distress. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were 1. treatment failure, 2. all-cause mortality, and 3. neurodevelopmental impairment. Our secondary outcomes were 4. pneumothorax, 5. moderate-severe nasal trauma, 6. bronchopulmonary dysplasia, 7. duration of CPAP use, 8. duration of oxygen supplementation, 9. duration of hospitalisation, 10. patent ductus arteriosus receiving medical or surgical treatment, 11. necrotising enterocolitis, 12. severe intraventricular haemorrhage, and 13. severe retinopathy of prematurity. We used the GRADE approach to assess the certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS We included 12 trials with 1604 infants. All trials were small (median number of participants 118). The trials occurred after 2001 in care facilities internationally, predominantly in India (eight trials). Most participants were preterm infants of 26 to 34 weeks' gestation who received nasal CPAP as the primary form of respiratory support after birth. The studied interfaces included commonly used commercially available masks and prongs. Lack of measures to blind caregivers or investigators was a potential source of performance and detection bias in all the trials. Meta-analyses suggested that use of masks compared with prongs may reduce CPAP treatment failure (risk ratio (RR) 0.72, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.58 to 0.90; 8 trials, 919 infants; low certainty). The type of interface may not affect mortality prior to hospital discharge (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.56 to 1.22; 7 trials, 814 infants; low certainty). There are no data on neurodevelopmental impairment. Meta-analyses suggest that the choice of interface may result in little or no difference in the risk of pneumothorax (RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.45 to 1.93; 5 trials, 625 infants; low certainty). Use of masks rather than prongs may reduce the risk of moderate-severe nasal injury (RR 0.55, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.71; 10 trials, 1058 infants; low certainty). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (RR 0.69, 95% CI 0.46 to 1.03; 7 trials, 843 infants; very low certainty). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The available trial data provide low-certainty evidence that use of masks compared with prongs as the nasal CPAP interface may reduce treatment failure and nasal injury, and may have little or no effect on mortality or the risk of pneumothorax in newborn preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress. The effect on bronchopulmonary dysplasia is very uncertain. Large, high-quality trials would be needed to provide evidence of sufficient validity and applicability to inform policy and practice.
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- Raj Prakash
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust, York, UK
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- Bradford Neonatology, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
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- Newborn Research Centre and Neonatal Services, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK
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Anand P, Kaushal M, Ramaswamy VV, Pullattayil S. AK, Razak A, Trevisanuto D. Nasal Cannula with Long and Narrow Tubing for Non-Invasive Respiratory Support in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9101461. [PMID: 36291395 PMCID: PMC9600105 DOI: 10.3390/children9101461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Cannulas with long and narrow tubing (CLNT) are increasingly being used as an interface for noninvasive respiratory support (NRS) in preterm neonates; however, their efficacy compared to commonly used nasal interfaces such as short binasal prongs (SBP) and nasal masks (NM) has not been widely studied. Material and Methods: Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, Health Technology Assessment Database, and Web of Science were searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and observational studies investigating the efficacy of CLNT compared to SBP or NM in preterm neonates requiring NRS for primary respiratory and post-extubation support. A random-effects meta-analysis was used for data synthesis. Results: Three RCTs and three observational studies were included. Clinical benefit or harm could not be ruled out for the outcome of need for invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) for CLNT versus SBP or NM [relative risk (RR) 1.37, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.61–3.04, certainty of evidence (CoE) low]. The results were also inconclusive for the outcome of treatment failure [RR 1.20, 95% CI 0.48–3.01, CoE very low]. Oropharyngeal pressure transmission was possibly lower with CLNT compared to other interfaces [MD −1.84 cm H20, 95% CI −3.12 to −0.56, CoE very low]. Clinical benefit or harm could not be excluded with CLNT compared to SBP or NM for the outcomes of duration of IMV, nasal trauma, receipt of surfactant, air leak, and NRS duration. Conclusion: Very low to low CoE and statistically nonsignificant results for the clinical outcomes precluded us from making any reasonable conclusions; however, the use of CLNT as an NRS interface, compared to SBP or NM, possibly transmits lower oropharyngeal pressures. We suggest adequately powered multicentric RCTs to evaluate the efficacy of CLNT when compared to other interfaces.
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- Pratima Anand
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Emirates Speciality Hospital, Dubai P.O. Box 505240, United Arab Emirates
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Woman and Child Health, University of Padua, University Hospital of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3406632734l
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Evaluation of the consistency of neonatal skin injury assessment using clinical images and the metric and graduated colour tool. J Tissue Viability 2022; 31:395-403. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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High-stage Device-related Pressure Injury Reduction in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project. Pediatr Qual Saf 2022; 7:e554. [PMID: 35720865 PMCID: PMC9197377 DOI: 10.1097/pq9.0000000000000554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction: Pressure injuries are a common complication in neonatal intensive care settings, and neonates are at high risk for this hospital-acquired condition. Pressure injury rates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Rady Children’s Hospital were higher than reported national comparisons in 2018. Device-related high-stage hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) were the most common injury source. We aimed to reduce the rate of device-related high-stage HAPIs per 1,000 patient days by 30% within 12 months. Methods: We formed an interdisciplinary quality improvement (QI) task force to address device-related injury. The team identified opportunities and interventions and created care bundles using QI methodology. To engage staff, device-related HAPI data were shared at nursing and respiratory therapy meetings. The team and stakeholders chose metrics. Outcome, process, and balancing measures were analyzed and displayed on statistical process control charts. Results: Device-related HAPIs were reduced by 60% from 0.94 to 0.37 per 1,000 patient days. electroencephalography and CPAP-related events were decreased to 0 and sustained for 10 months. Conclusions: Interprofessional collaboration, and a strong reliance on data were keys to reducing high-stage pressure injuries. This approach can be replicated and implemented by other units experiencing similar challenges.
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Magalhães PAF, D'Amorim ACG, Oliveira EFALD, Ramos MEA, Mendes APDDA, Barbosa JFDS, Reinaux CMA. Rotating nasal masks with nasal prongs reduces the incidence of moderate to severe nasal injury in preterm infants supported by noninvasive ventilation. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva 2022; 34:247-254. [PMID: 35946655 DOI: 10.5935/0103-507x.20220022-pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between noninvasive ventilation delivery devices and the incidence of nasal septum injury in preterm infants. METHODS This retrospective singlecenter cohort study included preterm infants supported by noninvasive ventilation. The incidence of nasal injury was compared among three groups according to the noninvasive ventilation delivery device (G1 - nasal mask; G2 - binasal prongs; and G3, rotation of nasal mask with prongs). Nasal injury was classified according to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel as stages 1 - 4. Multivariate regression analyses were performed to estimate relative risks to identify possible predictors associated with medical device-related injuries. RESULTS Among the 300 infants included in the study, the incidence of medical device-related injuries in the rotating group was significantly lower than that in the continuous mask or prong groups (n = 68; 40.48%; p value < 0.01).The basal prong group presented more stage 2 injuries (n = 15; 55.56%; p < 0.01). Staying ≥ 7 days in noninvasive ventilation was associated with a higher frequency of medical device-related injuries, regardless of device (63.81%; p < 0.01). Daily increments in noninvasive ventilation increased the risk for nasal injury by 4% (95%CI 1.02 - 1.06; p < 0.01). Higher birth weight indicated protection against medical device-related injuries. Each gained gram represented a decrease of 1% in the risk of developing nasal septum injury (RR: 0.99; 95%CI 0.99 - 0.99; p < 0.04). CONCLUSION Rotating nasal masks with nasal prongs reduces the incidence of moderate to severe nasal injury in comparison with single devices. The addition of days using noninvasive ventilation seems to contribute to medical device-related injuries, and higher birth weight is a protective factor.
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- Paulo André Freire Magalhães
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional, Grupo de Pesquisa em Fisioterapia Neonatal e Pediátrica, Universidade de Pernambuco - Petrolina (PE), Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Reabilitação e Desempenho Funcional, Grupo de Pesquisa em Fisioterapia Neonatal e Pediátrica, Universidade de Pernambuco - Petrolina (PE), Brasil
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Maram S, Murki S, Nayyar S, Kadam S, Oleti TP, Anne RP, Deshobhotla S, Sharma D, Arun S, Vadije PR. RAM cannula with Cannulaide versus Hudson prongs for delivery of nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants: an RCT. Sci Rep 2021; 11:23527. [PMID: 34876630 PMCID: PMC8651736 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02988-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is the standard non-invasive respiratory support for newborns with respiratory distress. Nasal injury is a common problem with the interfaces used. To compare the incidence and severity of nasal injury in neonates with respiratory distress and supported on nCPAP with Hudson prong or RAM cannula with Cannulaide, a semipermeable membrane. This is an open-label, parallel-arm, gestational age-stratified, bi-centric, randomized control trial including neonates between 28 and 34 weeks gestational age and birth weight > 1000 g needing nCPAP. The size of the interface was chosen as per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Of the 229 neonates enrolled, 112 were randomized to RAM cannula with Cannulaide and 117 to Hudson prong. The baseline characteristics were similar. Any nasal injury at CPAP removal was significantly lower in the RAM cannula with Cannulaide group [6 (5.4%) vs. 31 (26.4%); risk ratio—0.77 (95% CI 0.69–0.87); p = 0.0001]. The incidence of moderate to severe nasal injury, need for mechanical ventilation within 72 h of age, duration of oxygen, and requirement of nCPAP for > 3 days were similar. For preterm infants on nCPAP, RAM cannula with Cannulaide, compared to Hudson prongs, decreases nasal injury without increasing the need for mechanical ventilation. Trail registration: CTRI/2019/03/018333, http://www.ctri.nic.in.
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- Shravani Maram
- Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Paramitha Children's Hospital, Kothapet, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 074, India.
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- Neonatology, King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Neonatology, King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Falk M, Gunnarsdottir K, Baldursdottir S, Donaldsson S, Jonsson B, Drevhammar T. Interface leakage during neonatal CPAP treatment: a randomised, cross-over trial. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2021; 106:663-667. [PMID: 33963004 PMCID: PMC8543197 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-321579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine leakage for two neonatal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interfaces and evaluate leak-corrective manoeuvres. DESIGN The ToNIL (Trial of NCPAP Interface Leakage) study was a randomised, clinical, cross-over trial with data collection between August 2018 and October 2019. The primary outcome was blinded to the treating staff. SETTING One secondary, 8-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and three larger (>15 beds), academic NICU referral centres. PATIENTS Newborn infants with CPAP were screened (n=73), and those with stable spontaneous breathing, low oxygen requirement, postmenstrual age (PMA) over 28 weeks and no comorbidities were eligible. In total, 50 infants were included (median PMA 33 completed weeks). INTERVENTIONS Leakage was measured for both prongs and nasal mask, before and after leak-corrective manoeuvres. Interface application was performed in a randomised order by a nurse, blinded to the measured leakage. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES 30 s average leakage, measured in litres per minute (LPM). RESULTS Analyses showed a significantly lower leakage (mean difference 0.86 LPM, 95% CI 0.07 to 1.65) with prongs (median 2.01 LPM, IQR 1.00-2.80) than nasal mask (median 2.45 LPM, IQR 0.99-5.11). Leak-corrective manoeuvres reduced leakage significantly for both prongs (median 1.22 LPM, IQR 0.54-1.87) and nasal mask (median 2.35 LPM, IQR 0.76-4.75). CONCLUSIONS Large leakages were common for both interfaces, less with prongs. Simple care manoeuvres reduced leakage for both interfaces. This is the first report of absolute leakage for nasal interfaces and should encourage further studies on leakage during CPAP treatment.
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- Markus Falk
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden .,Department of Anesthesiology, Östersunds sjukhus, Östersund, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Neonatology, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Neonatology, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Neonatology, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Neonatology, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Anesthesiology, Östersunds sjukhus, Östersund, Sweden
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Dada S, Ashworth H, Sobitschka A, Raguveer V, Sharma R, Hamilton RL, Burke T. Experiences with implementation of continuous positive airway pressure for neonates and infants in low-resource settings: A scoping review. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252718. [PMID: 34115776 PMCID: PMC8195417 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard of care in providing non-invasive positive pressure support to neonates in respiratory distress in high-resource settings. While safety has been demonstrated in low-resource settings, there is a lack of knowledge on the barriers and facilitators to proper implementation. Objective To identify and describe the barriers, facilitators, and priorities for future implementation of CPAP for neonates and infants in low-resource settings. Methods A systematic search (database inception to March 6, 2020) was performed on MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, Global Health, and the WHO Global Index Medicus using PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Original research articles pertaining to implementation of CPAP devices in low-resource settings, provider or parent perspectives and experiences with CPAP, cost-benefit analyses, and cost-effectiveness studies were included. Inductive content analysis was conducted. Findings 1385 article were screened and 54 studies across 19 countries met inclusion criteria. Six major themes emerged: device attributes, patient experiences, parent experiences, provider experiences, barriers, and facilitators. Nasal trauma was the most commonly reported complication. Barriers included unreliable electricity and lack of bioengineering support. Facilitators included training, mentorship and empowerment of healthcare providers. Device design, supply chain infrastructure, and training models were imperative to the adoption and sustainability of CPAP. Conclusion Sustainable implementation of CPAP in low resource settings requires easy-to-use devices, ready access to consumables, and holistic, user-driven training. Further research is necessary on standardizing metrics, interventions that support optimal provider performance, and conditions needed for successful long-term health system integration.
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- Sara Dada
- Vayu Global Health Foundation Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Vayu Global Health Foundation Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Vayu Global Health Foundation Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Vayu Global Health Foundation Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Vayu Global Health Foundation Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- University of California Los Angeles Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, California, United States of America
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Karolinska Institute, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Solna, Sweden
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- Vayu Global Health Foundation Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Global Health Innovation Lab, Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Hochwald O, Riskin A, Borenstein-Levin L, Shoris I, Dinur GP, Said W, Jubran H, Littner Y, Haddad J, Mor M, Timstut F, Bader D, Kugelman A. Cannula With Long and Narrow Tubing vs Short Binasal Prongs for Noninvasive Ventilation in Preterm Infants: Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr 2021; 175:36-43. [PMID: 33165539 PMCID: PMC7653541 DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.3579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Use of cannulas with long and narrow tubing (CLNT) has gained increasing popularity for applying noninvasive respiratory support for newborn infants thanks to ease of use, perceived patient comfort, and reduced nasal trauma. However, there is concern that this interface delivers reduced and suboptimal support. OBJECTIVE To determine whether CLNT is noninferior to short binasal prongs and masks (SPM) when providing nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in preterm infants. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This randomized controlled, unblinded, prospective noninferiority trial was conducted between December 2017 and December 2019 at 2 tertiary neonatal intensive care units. Preterm infants born between 24 weeks' and 33 weeks and 6 days' gestation were eligible if presented with respiratory distress syndrome with the need for noninvasive ventilatory support either as initial treatment after birth or after first extubation. Analysis was performed by intention to treat. INTERVENTIONS Randomization to NIPPV with either CLNT or SPM interface. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was the need for intubation within 72 hours after NIPPV treatment began. Noninferiority margin was defined as 15% or less absolute difference. RESULTS Overall, 166 infants were included in this analysis, and infant characteristics and clinical condition (including fraction of inspired oxygen, Pco2, and pH level) were comparable at recruitment in the CLNT group (n = 83) and SPM group (n = 83). The mean (SD) gestational age was 29.3 (2.2) weeks vs 29.2 (2.5) weeks, and the mean (SD) birth weight was 1237 (414) g vs 1254 (448) g in the CLNT and SPM groups, respectively. Intubation within 72 hours occurred in 12 of 83 infants (14%) in the CLNT group and in 15 of 83 infants (18%) in the SPM group (risk difference, -3.6%; 95% CI, -14.8 to 7.6 [within the noninferiority margin], χ2 P = .53). Moderate to severe nasal trauma was significantly less common in the CLNT group compared with the SPM group (4 [5%] vs 14 [17%]; P = .01). There were no differences in other adverse events or in the course during hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this study, CLNT was noninferior to SPM in providing NIPPV for preterm infants, while causing significantly less nasal trauma. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03081611.
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- Ori Hochwald
- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Bnai Zion Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Bnai Zion Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Bnai Zion Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Bnai Zion Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Rambam Medical Center & Rapport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bNCPAP): An Effective Low-Cost Intervention for Resource-Constrained Settings. Int J Pediatr 2020; 2020:8871980. [PMID: 33014078 PMCID: PMC7519183 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8871980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Preterm birth complications are responsible for almost one-third of the global neonatal mortality burden, and respiratory distress syndrome remains the single most common cause of these preventable deaths. Since its inception, almost half a century ago, nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) has evolved to become the primary modality for neonatal respiratory care in both the developed and developing world. Although evidence has demonstrated the effectiveness of low-cost bubble NCPAP in reducing newborn mortality, its widespread use is yet to be seen in resource-constrained settings. Moreover, many tertiary hospitals in developing countries still utilise an inexpensive locally assembled bNCPAP system of unknown efficacy and safety. This review provides a brief overview of the history, physiological benefits, indications, contraindications, and complications of bNCPAP. Evidence regarding the effectiveness of low-cost bNCPAP in the neonatal intensive care unit is also summarised. The article further details a locally assembled bNCPAP system used in resource-constrained settings and highlights the care package for neonates receiving bNCPAP, failure criteria, and strategies for weaning.
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Razak A, Patel W. Nasal mask vs binasal prongs for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatr Pulmonol 2020; 55:2261-2271. [PMID: 32478923 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) given with nasal masks (NM) compared with binasal prongs (BNP) on the incidence of intubation within 72 hours in preterm infants (primary outcome) via meta-analysis of clinical studies. DATA SOURCES We searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) or quasi-RCTs in Medline, PubMed, and Web of Science from inception through 4 December 2019. DATA EXTRACTION/SYNTHESIS Two independent co-authors extracting data performed the meta-analysis using a fixed-effect model to yield pooled relative risk (RR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) for each outcome. We used Cochrane GRADE to evaluate the evidence quality. RESULTS Eleven RCTs met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis showed NCPAP provided via NM significantly reduced the rate of intubation within 72 hours (RR, 0.72; 95% CI, 0.58-0.90; nine studies; GRADE-moderate) and nasal trauma (RR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.55-0.74; GRADE-low) compared with NCPAP provided via BNP. Also, NCPAP via NM significantly reduced surfactant treatment (RR, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.74-0.97; GRADE-very low) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (RR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.23-0.95; GRADE-low) compared with BNP in a setting where NCPAP was used as the primary support in respiratory distress syndrome. No statistically significant differences were noted between groups in secondary outcomes except increased NCPAP duration when NCPAP given with NM compared with BNP (mean difference [days], 1.78; 95% CI, 1.67-1.89; GRADE-low). CONCLUSION Among premature infants, NCPAP provided with NM is more effective in preventing intubation and mechanical ventilation within 72 hours of initiating the support compared with NCPAP provided with BNP.
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- Abdul Razak
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Sharma D, Murki S, Maram S, Pratap T, Kiran S, Venkateshwarlu V, Dinesh P, Kulkarni D, Kamineni B, T A, Singh G. Comparison of delivered distending pressures in the oropharynx in preterm infant on bubble CPAP and on three different nasal interfaces. Pediatr Pulmonol 2020; 55:1631-1639. [PMID: 32237275 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the level of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) delivered by three different CPAP delivery interfaces (RAM cannula system, Hudson prongs, and nasal mask) in preterm neonates with respiratory distress. METHODS Preterm neonates with gestation between 28 weeks and 34 weeks and birth weight more than or equal to 1000 g and requiring nasal CPAP for respiratory distress were eligible for the study. During the study period, consecutive infants requiring CPAP were started on Hudson prongs or RAM cannula or nasal mask in that order. We measured the mean oropharyngeal pressure, which approximates the applied CPAP level. Oropharyngeal pressures in the recruited neonates were measured between 24 and 48 hours of postnatal age, when stable and in sleep or quiet awake state. Comparison of the delivered oropharyngeal pressures when on three different nasal interfaces at the same set flow rate and at set CPAP of 5 cm or 6 cm of H2 O was the primary outcome. RESULTS Data was analyzed from 30 neonates in each group. We found that measured oropharyngeal pressures were less than set CPAP level in all three studied interfaces. Maximum drop in oropharyngeal pressure was observed with use of RAM cannula with measured oropharyngeal pressures being 1.1 and 1.2 cm H2 O less than set CPAP of 5 and 6 cm H2 O respectively. Pharyngeal pressure best correlated to set CPAP level with the use of nasal mask. CONCLUSION None of the nasal interfaces delivered oropharyngeal pressure equivalent to the set CPAP. However, nasal mask delivered oropharyngeal pressure best matched to the set CPAP.
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- Deepak Sharma
- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Head, Clinical Engineering & Infection Control, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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Maturana A, Moya F, Donn SM. Systematic Reviews in Neonatal Respiratory Care: Are Some Conclusions Misleading? Front Pediatr 2020; 8:7. [PMID: 32083037 PMCID: PMC7005001 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2020.00007] [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: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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An increasing amount of information is currently available in neonatal respiratory care. Systematic reviews are an important tool for clinical decision-making. The challenge is to combine studies that address a specific clinical question and have similar characteristics in terms of populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, so that their combined results provide a more precise estimate of the effect that can be validly extrapolated into clinical practice. The concept of heterogeneity is reviewed, emphasizing that it should be considered in a wider perspective and not just as a mere statistical test. A case is made of how well-designed studies of the neonatal respiratory literature, when equivocally combined, can provide very precise but potentially biased results. Systematic reviews in this field and others should be rigorously peer-reviewed before publication to avoid misleading readers to potentially biased conclusions.
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- Andres Maturana
- Neonatology, Clinica Alemana, Department of Pediatrics, Santiago, Chile.,Faculty of Medicine, Centro de Desarrollo Educacional, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Betty Cameron Children's Hospital, Coastal Carolina Neonatology, Coastal Children's Services, PLLC, Wilmington, NC, United States
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- Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Haidar Shehadeh AM. Non-invasive high flow oscillatory ventilation in comparison with nasal continuous positive pressure ventilation for respiratory distress syndrome, a literature review. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2019; 34:2900-2909. [PMID: 31590589 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2019.1671332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Noninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (NHFOV) keeps the lung open with add-on effective rhythmic oscillations in addition to allowing spontaneous breathing. This review aims at reconstructing the different pieces of available research articles and evidence into a more solid collective evidence for NHFOV in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). METHODS A thorough systemic search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Cochrane. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on preterm infants with RDS comparing NHFOV with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in terms of PCO2 change, need for ventilation, duration of respiratory support, mortality air leak, or BPD were included. Data quality assessment and meta-analyses were carried out. RESULTS Five RCTs involving 270 preterm infants included in the review. PCO2 relatively decreased on NHFOV (MD = 3.84, confidence interval (CI) 7.32-0.35, p = .03). On the other hand, relative risk (RR) of intubation was unquestionably decreased with NHFOV in comparison with NCPAP (RR = 0.43, CI 0.25-0.75, p = .003) without statistical heterogeneity I2 = 0%. Although the risk of mortality was less in NHFOV, the difference was statistically insignificant (RR = 0.72, CI 0.24-2.18, p = .56). Other outcomes reported in single studies only. Duration of respiratory support was significantly shorter in NHFOV compared with NCPAP (37.35 ± 8.96 versus 49.77 ± 10.33, p = .009), whereas air leak and BPD were reported in very few cases without a significant difference between the two interventions. CONCLUSIONS NHFOV improved the PCO2 elimination and decreased the risk of intubation without a significant change in mortality compared with NCPAP.
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King BC, Gandhi BB, Jackson A, Katakam L, Pammi M, Suresh G. Mask versus Prongs for Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neonatology 2019; 116:100-114. [PMID: 31163418 DOI: 10.1159/000496462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is an effective method of respiratory support for preterm infants. Nasal masks and binasal prongs are two interfaces available to deliver NCPAP, and it is unclear if one is superior to the other. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, using the methodology recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration, to compare the efficacy and safety of nasal masks versus binasal prongs to deliver NCPAP in preterm infants <37 weeks of gestation. Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, the Cochrane database, and PubMed were searched in February 2019. Seven trials met the inclusion criteria. Among preterm infants requiring NCPAP, the use of a nasal mask, compared to nasal prongs, decreased the rate of NCPAP failure within 72 h (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.53-0.97; number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome [NNTB] 12.5, 95% CI 7.1-100; 5 trials, 576 participants; low-certainty evidence) and the incidence of nasal injury (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.59-0.85; NNTB 8.3, 95% CI 5.6-16.7; 6 trials, 665 participants; low-certainty evidence). In a subgroup of preterm infants requiring NCPAP after resuscitation at birth, the use of a nasal mask decreased the incidence of moderate-to-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.23-0.95; NNTB 16.7, 95% CI 9.1-100; 4 trials, 395 participants; very-low-certainty evidence) and the need for subsequent surfactant administration (RR 0.78, 95% CI 0.64-0.96; NNTB 8.33, 95% CI 4.54-33.33; 4 trials, 395 participants; low-certainty evidence). The use of nasal masks for preterm infants requiring NCPAP was associated with a reduction in NCPAP failure, need for surfactant administration, and moderate-to-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (low- to very-low-certainty evidence). Given the potential clinical benefit and minimal risk associated with a change in patient interface, nasal masks should be considered the preferred interface for NCPAP delivery in preterm infants.
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- Brian C King
- Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA,
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- Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Outcomes and Impact Service, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Section of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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