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Şeker E, Kraja E, Çakır MS, Köstekçi YE, Obut M, Okulu E, Erdeve Ö, Atasay FB, Arsan S, Koç A. Should the sex of the fetus be considered when administering antenatal corticosteroids to preterm fetuses? J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024. [PMID: 39187973 DOI: 10.1111/jog.16062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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AIM We aimed to determine whether the effect of antenatal corticosteroids (ANS) differs in male and female fetuses without anomalies born before 32 weeks in terms of mortality and short-term morbidity. METHODS This single-center retrospective study included infants born before 32 weeks' gestation and admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2020. RESULTS The study included 210 infants with a median gestational age of 28.6 weeks (24-31.6), a birth weight of 1065 g (445-2165), and an ANS use rate of 80%. Compared to female fetuses exposed to ANS, male fetuses exposed to ANS had a lower mortality rate (23% and 11%, respectively, p = 0.038), but there were no differences in intraventricular hemorrhage, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis, respiratory distress syndrome, and APGAR scores of 1st and 5th but an increased rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (moderate/severe) (p = 0.008). In addition, the mortality rate was similar in exposed and unexposed female fetuses (p = 0.850). Enzyme activities and steroid levels in the placenta might be different in male and female fetuses, which could explain the results of ANS administration. CONCLUSIONS In our study, we have shown that ANS has no effect on mortality in female fetuses younger than 32 weeks. Future studies may focus on adjusting the administration of ANS based on fetal sex, altering the dose or taking fetal sex into account when performing ANS.
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- Erdal Şeker
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osmaniye State Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gazi Yasargil Education and Training Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Thatrimontrichai A, Phatigomet M, Maneenil G, Dissaneevate S, Janjindamai W. Risk Factors for Mortality or Major Morbidities of Very Preterm Infants: A Study from Thailand. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:1379-1387. [PMID: 36669757 DOI: 10.1055/a-2016-7568] [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: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Very preterm neonates have high rates of composite outcomes featuring mortality and major morbidities. If the modifiable risk factors could be identified, perhaps the rates could be decreased especially in resource-limited settings. STUDY DESIGN We performed a prospective study in a Thai neonatal intensive care unit to identify the risk factors of composite outcomes between 2014 and 2021. The inclusion criterion was neonates who were born in our hospital at a gestational age (GA) of less than 32 weeks. The exclusion criteria were neonates who died in the delivery room or had major congenital anomalies. The composite outcomes were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression with adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Over the 8-year study period, 555 very preterm inborn neonates without major birth defects were delivered. The composite outcomes were 29.4% (163/555). The medians (interquartile ranges) of GA and birth weights of the neonates were 29 (27-31) weeks and 1,180 (860-1,475) grams, respectively. By multivariable analysis, GA (aOR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.55-0.77), small for GA (aOR: 4.93; 95% CI: 1.79-13.58), multifetal gestation (aOR: 2.23; 95% CI: 1.12-4.46), intubation within 24 hours (aOR: 5.39; 95% CI: 1.35-21.64), and severe respiratory distress syndrome (aOR: 5.00; 95% CI: 1.05-23.89) were significantly associated with composite outcomes. CONCLUSION Very preterm infants who had a lower GA were small for GA, twins or more, respiratory failure on the first day of life, and severe respiratory distress syndrome were associated with mortality and/or major morbidities. KEY POINTS · In very preterm neonates, the composite outcomes and mortality rate were 29.4 and 12.3%.. · Composite outcomes were associated with lower GA, SGA, multifetal gestation, intubation, and severe RDS.. · Mortality was associated with lower GA or Apgar score at 5 minutes, SGA, and PPHN..
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Thailand/epidemiology
- Infant, Newborn
- Prospective Studies
- Female
- Male
- Risk Factors
- Intensive Care Units, Neonatal/statistics & numerical data
- Gestational Age
- Logistic Models
- Infant, Extremely Premature
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn/mortality
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn/epidemiology
- Infant Mortality
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/mortality
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/epidemiology
- Multivariate Analysis
- Infant
- Odds Ratio
- Infant, Small for Gestational Age
- Birth Weight
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- Anucha Thatrimontrichai
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the effects of antenatal steroids (ANS) on acute kidney injury (AKI) in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants. STUDY DESIGN We performed a retrospective cohort study of VLBW infants admitted to a tertiary-care neonatal intensive care unit between January 2016 and June 2019. Infants were divided into no ANS, partial ANS, and complete ANS groups. Serum creatinine (SCr) levels and rates of AKI during the first 2 weeks of life were compared. RESULTS During the study period, 335 infants met our inclusion criteria. Among no, partial, and complete ANS groups, there were significant differences in rates of stages 2 and 3 AKI (17, 11, and 6%, respectively). Logistic regression analysis revealed that complete ANS course was associated with lower rates of AKI (odds ratio [OR] = 0.41 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.20-0.83) and stages 2 and 3 AKI (OR = 0.205 95% CI: 0.075-0.563) compared with no ANS. Infants in complete ANS group had significantly lower SCr at 72 hours of life and at discharge, SCr peak was compared with infants in no ANS group. CONCLUSION In VLBW infants, complete ANS exposure may be associated with improved renal function and decreased risk for AKI compared with no ANS. KEY POINTS · The effects of antenatal steroid treatment on renal function in preterm infants are not clear.. · A complete course of antenatal steroid decreases the risk for acute kidney injury in preterm infants.. · Infants who are not exposed to antenatal steroids need closer observation of their renal function..
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- Nuran Üstün
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Early Spontaneous Movements and Postural Patterns in Infants With Extremely Low Birth Weight. Pediatr Neurol 2022; 129:55-61. [PMID: 35240363 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extremely-low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants are at high risk of morbidity, mortality, and long-term neurodevelopmental disorders. Evaluating infants' early spontaneous movements and postural patterns could facilitate the early detection of neurological dysfunction. This study aimed to analyze the results of global-and detailed-General Movements Assessment (GMA) in ELBW infants at a corrected age of three to five months and to compare with normal-birth-weight (NBW) infants. METHODS Fifty-two ELBW infants (median birth weight = 915.5 g) and 50 NBW infants were included. All infants were assessed according to GMA using Motor Optimality Score for 3- to 5-Month-Old Infants-Revised score sheet (MOS-R). In addition, later diagnoses of ELBW infants with atypical development were presented. RESULTS Fidgety movements were observed in 36 (69.2%) of ELBW infants and all NBW infants. MOS-R scores were lower in the ELBW group (median = 24) compared with the NBW group (median = 26). The ELBW infants scored lower than NBW infants in all MOS-R subcategories. Twenty-three (44.2%) of ELBW infants were diagnosed as atypical in the later period, although all control infants had normal development. CONCLUSIONS The study indicated that ELBW might increase the risk of atypical development in infants. The MOS-R could help us to find the risk of atypical development in infants with ELBW.
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Outcomes and Disease Spectrum of LBW Neonates in a Secondary Health Facility. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:9974636. [PMID: 35126962 PMCID: PMC8813240 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9974636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Globally, 30 million low birth weight (LBW) babies are born every year and 95% of them are from developing countries. LBW neonates are at a high risk of mortality, morbidity, and long-term disability. The objective of this study is to investigate outcomes and disease spectrum among low birth weight neonates. This is a prospective, observational study conducted on 540 neonates admitted in the Mother and Child Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, from 2017 to 2018. Questionnaire, interview, clinical, and diagnostic procedures were used as research tools. There were 137 low birth weight (LBW) neonates, with the mean mothers’ age of 31.92 ± 6.60. Of the 540 neonates, 69 (50.4%) and 68 (49.6%) were term and preterm, respectively. There were 64 female neonates (46.7%) and 73 male neonates (53.3%). The mean weight of the neonates was 1.82 ± 0.44 kg, and mean number of days on admission was 6.42 ± 6.75 days. Neonatal sepsis (NNS) was the highest morbidity 51 (37.2%) among the LBW neonates, followed by prematurity 47 (34.4%) and neonatal jaundice (NNJ) 18 (13.1%). Sex (χ2 = 3.584,
), mode of delivery (χ2 = 4.669,
), and gestational age (χ2 = 3.904,
) were not a significant determinant of outcome among LBW neonates. Men were 2.36 times more likely to be preterm (OR = 2.36, 95% CL = 1.01–5.54,
) among LBW neonates. Outcomes of LBW neonates who were delivered by SVD were not significant compared to preterm delivered by CS (OR = 0.46, 95% CL = 0.13–1.65,
). Sixty percent (60%) of the mothers had Prolonged Rupture of Membranes (PROM). Morbidities such as hypothermia (72.2%), apnoea (63.6%), haemorrhagic disease of the newborn (HDN) (66.7%), and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (66.7%) were more observed with preterm LBW neonates. Importance of qualitative antenatal care (ANC) should be emphasized; anticipation and prevention of LBW births can help mitigate some of the problems they are prone to.
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Ergenekon E, Tayman C, Özkan H. Turkish Neonatal Society Necrotizing Enterocolitis Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Guidelines. Turk Arch Pediatr 2021; 56:513-524. [PMID: 35110122 PMCID: PMC8848581 DOI: 10.5152/turkarchpediatr.2021.21164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal emergencies in the newborn infant, and the incidence varies between 3% and 15% in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). It has a high risk of mortality and both short- and long-term morbidity which severely impacts the quality of life in the survivors. Lack of specific clinical and laboratory findings makes early diagnosis difficult for the clinician and sometimes results in overtreatment for feeding intolerance which is quite frequent in preterms and can easily be confused with NEC. The fact that there are many definitions and presentations of NEC even complicates the management. This review aims to summarize the guideline of the Turkish Neonatal Society for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of NEC for the clinician taking care of preterms. Etiopathogenesis and various clinical pictures of NEC, as well as diagnostic methods, are defined. Treatment and prognosis are discussed in detail with reference to current literature and preventive strategies are summarized based on evidence. Finally, the approach to baby presenting with suspected NEC is summarized in an algorithm.
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- Ebru Ergenekon
- Department of Neonatology, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey,Corresponding author:Ebru Ergenekon ✉
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- Department of Neonatology, Health Sciences University, SUAM, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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Kang SR, Cho H. Research Trends of Follow-Up Care after Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduation for Children Born Preterm: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3268. [PMID: 33809933 PMCID: PMC8004188 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to describe the trends of research on follow-up care after neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduation for children born preterm. This scoping review was conducted according to Arksey and O'Malley's guidelines. Reviewed studies were searched in PubMed, CHINAHL, and Web of Science. Fifteen studies were analyzed according to general characteristics, elements of follow-up care after NICU graduation, and characteristics of follow-up care intervention after NICU graduation. Most research was conducted in the medical field (60%), with experimental studies (40%) being the majority, and a few studies focused on families (3%) and parents (3%). The major follow-up care after NICU graduation elements were growth/developmental monitoring and support, continuity of care, parent- and family-centered elements, and a multidisciplinary approach. The intervention methods included home visits, phone calls, video calls, and applications. In addition, the intervention period ranged from two weeks to three years. It is suggested that multidisciplinary research with interactive media for a various age of children over longer periods for further study.
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- So Ra Kang
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea;
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- Department of Nursing, Wonkwang University, Iksan 54538, Korea
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