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J A, S S, P W, S W, P B, K M. Quality improvement and outcomes for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: obstetrics and neonatal perspectives. Semin Perinatol 2024; 48:151904. [PMID: 38688744 DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2024.151904] [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] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Despite significant improvement in perinatal care and research, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a global healthcare challenge. From both published research and reports of QI initiatives, we have identified a number of distinct opportunities that can serve as targets of quality improvement (QI) initiatives focused on reducing HIE. Specifically, (i) implementation of perinatal interventions to anticipate and timely manage high-risk deliveries; (ii) enhancement of team training and communication; (iii) optimization of early HIE diagnosis and management in referring centers and during transport; (iv) standardization of the approach when managing neonates with HIE during therapeutic hypothermia; (v) and establishment of protocols for family integration and follow-up, have been identified as important in successful QI initiatives. We also provide a framework and examples of tools that can be used to support QI work and discuss some of the perceived challenges and future opportunities for QI targeting HIE.
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- Afifi J
- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Dalhousie University, 5980 University Avenue, Halifax B3K6R8, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, McGill University, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Newborn Intensive Care, University of Calgary, Canada
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Leys K, Stroe MS, Annaert P, Van Cruchten S, Carpentier S, Allegaert K, Smits A. Pharmacokinetics during therapeutic hypothermia in neonates: from pathophysiology to translational knowledge and physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2023; 19:461-477. [PMID: 37470686 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2023.2237412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Perinatal asphyxia (PA) still causes significant morbidity and mortality. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is the only effective therapy for neonates with moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy after PA. These neonates need additional pharmacotherapy, and both PA and TH may impact physiology and, consequently, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD). AREAS COVERED This review provides an overview of the available knowledge in PubMed (until November 2022) on the pathophysiology of neonates with PA/TH. In vivo pig models for this setting enable distinguishing the effect of PA versus TH on PK and translating this effect to human neonates. Available asphyxia pig models and methodological considerations are described. A summary of human neonatal PK of supportive pharmacotherapy to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes is provided. EXPERT OPINION To support drug development for this population, knowledge from clinical observations (PK data, real-world data on physiology), preclinical (in vitro and in vivo (minipig)) data, and molecular and cellular biology insights can be integrated into a predictive physiologically-based PK (PBPK) framework, as illustrated by the I-PREDICT project (Innovative physiology-based pharmacokinetic model to predict drug exposure in neonates undergoing cooling therapy). Current knowledge, challenges, and expert opinion on the future directions of this research topic are provided.
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- Karen Leys
- Drug Delivery and Disposition, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Drug Delivery and Disposition, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- BioNotus GCV, Niel, Belgium
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- Comparative Perinatal Development, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Erasmus MC, GA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Child and Youth Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Child and Youth Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Sibrecht G, Borys F, Campone C, Bellini C, Davis P, Bruschettini M. Cooling strategies during neonatal transport for hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy. Acta Paediatr 2023; 112:587-602. [PMID: 36527301 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16632] [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: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM We reviewed the literature on cooling methods during transport of newborn infants with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) born in a non-tertiary centre and transferred to a neonatal intensive care unit for therapeutic hypothermia. METHODS The electronic databases CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus were searched from inception up to 8 March 2022 for studies comparing cooling versus no cooling, active versus passive cooling, and servo-controlled versus non-servo-controlled cooling. Odds ratio and confidence of interval were calculated for dichotomous outcomes and mean difference and confidence interval for continuous outcomes. RESULTS The final analysis included 14 studies, 1 randomised and 13 non-randomised, involving 1098 newborn infants. Compared with the other cooling methods, servo-controlled active cooling was more likely to maintain body temperature within the target range of 33°C-34°C on arrival at a neonatal intensive care unit: odds ratio 13.58, 95% confidence interval 4.32-42.66, risk difference 0.33, 95% confidence interval 0.19-0.46; 224 participants; three studies; I2 0%. The certainty of evidence was low. Only five studies reported mortality rates. CONCLUSION Servo-controlled active cooling may be the preferred method during transport of newborn infants with HIE. A future area of focus should be long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes after servo-controlled active cooling.
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- Greta Sibrecht
- II Neonatology Department, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- II Neonatology Department, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Newborn Research, 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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- Cochrane Sweden, Department of Research and Development, Skåne University Hospital, Clinical Science Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Foetal Intrapartum Compromise at Term: Could COVID-19 Infection Be Involved? A Case Report. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030552. [PMID: 36984557 PMCID: PMC10054388 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnancy has been studied and many reports have been published, mainly focussing on complications and in utero transmission with neonatal consequences. Although the effects of other viruses on foetuses are well known, the impact of maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy is not completely understood. We report a case of acute foetal intrapartum hypoxia without other risk factors than maternal COVID-19 disease 2 weeks previous to birth at term. Placental histological changes suggested that the viral infection could have been the culprit for the unfavourable outcome during labour. The neonate was promptly delivered by Caesarean section. Neonatal intensive care was started, including therapeutic hypothermia. The procedure was successful, the evolution of the neonate was favourable, and she was discharged after 10 days. Follow-up at 2 months of life indicated a normal neurological development but a drop in head growth. The case raises the idea that pregnancies with even mild COVID-19 symptoms may represent the cause of neonate compromise in a low-risk pregnancy. An important follow-up in the neonatal period and infancy is required to identify and treat any subsequent conditions. Further long-term studies are necessary to identify a cause–effect relationship between COVID-19 pregnancies and the whole spectrum of neonatal and infant consequences.
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Garvey AA, O’Toole JM, Livingstone V, Walsh B, Moore M, Pavel AM, Panaite L, Ryan MA, Boylan GB, Murray DM, Dempsey EM. Evolution of Early Cerebral
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in Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy. Acta Paediatr 2022; 111:1870-1877. [PMID: 35869794 PMCID: PMC9545024 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Aisling A. Garvey
- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
- Department of Neonatology Cork University Maternity Hospital Wilton Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
- Department of Neonatology Cork University Maternity Hospital Wilton Cork Ireland
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- Department of Radiology Cork University Hospital Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
- Department of Neonatology Cork University Maternity Hospital Wilton Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
- Department of Neonatology Cork University Maternity Hospital Wilton Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
- Department of Neonatology Cork University Maternity Hospital Wilton Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health University College Cork Cork Ireland
- INFANT Research Centre University College Cork Cork Ireland
- Department of Neonatology Cork University Maternity Hospital Wilton Cork Ireland
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Wintermark P, Mohammad K, Bonifacio SL. Proposing a care practice bundle for neonatal encephalopathy during therapeutic hypothermia. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 26:101303. [PMID: 34711527 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2021.101303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Neonates with neonatal encephalopathy (NE) often present with multi-organ dysfunction that requires multidisciplinary specialized management. Care of the neonate with NE is thus complex with interaction between the brain and various organ systems. Illness severity during the first days of birth, and not only during the initial hypoxia-ischemia event, is a significant predictor of adverse outcomes in neonates with NE treated with therapeutic hypothermia (TH). We thus propose a care practice bundle dedicated to support the injured neonatal brain that is based on the current best evidence for each organ system. The impact of using such bundle on outcomes in NE remains to be demonstrated.
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- Pia Wintermark
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, University of Calgary, 28 Oki Drive NW, T3B 6A8, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, 750 Welch Road, Suite 315, 94304, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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- Newborn Brain Society, PO Box 200783, Roxbury Crossing, 02120, MA, USA
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El-Dib M, Szakmar E, Chakkarapani E, Aly H. Challenges in respiratory management during therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal encephalopathy. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 26:101263. [PMID: 34244080 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2021.101263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Neonatal encephalopathy (NE) is a serious condition with devastating neurological outcomes that can impact oxygenation and ventilation. The currently recommended therapeutic hypothermia (TH) for these infants may also has several respiratory implications. It decreases metabolic rate and oxygen demands; however, it increases oxygen solubility in the blood and impacts its release to peripheral tissue including the brain. Respiratory management of infants treated with TH should aim for minimizing exposure to hypocapnia or hyperoxia. Inspiratory gas should be heated to 37 °C and humidified to prevent airway and alveolar injury. Blood gas values should be corrected to the core temperature during TH and the use of alkaline buffers is discouraged. While mild sedation/analgesia may ameliorate the discomfort related to cooling, paralytic agents/heavy sedation should be used with caution considering their side effects. Finally, the use of caffeine still needs careful investigation in this population.
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- Mohamed El-Dib
- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St., CWN#418, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St., CWN#418, Boston, MA, 02115, USA; 1st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, 54 Bokay St., HU-1083, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, St Michael's Hospital University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Southwell Street, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Neonatology, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, 9500 Euclid Avenue # M31-37 Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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Regiroli G, Loi B, Fortas F, Centorrino R, Mosca F, De Luca D. Effect of inspired gas temperature on lung mechanics and gas exchange in neonates in normothermia or therapeutic hypothermia. Resuscitation 2021; 163:116-123. [PMID: 33895234 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.04.015] [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: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Respiratory critical care guidelines suggest heating the air/oxygen mixture but do not recommend a specific temperature target. We aimed to clarify if the inspired gas temperature influences lung mechanics and gas exchange in intubated patients treated with whole body hypothermia (WBH) or normothermia (NT). METHODS Prospective cohort study enrolling neonates ventilated for perinatal asphyxia resuscitation (no lung disease) or acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. Patients were divided between those ventilated in NT or WBH. Compliance (Cdyn), airway resistances (Raw), oxygenation index (OI), PaO2/FiO2, A-a gradient, a/A ratio, estimated alveolar dead space (VDalv), ventilatory index (VI) and CO2 production (VCO2) were registered at the study beginning (inspired gas at 37°C). Then, gas temperature was decreased (32 °C) and variables were recorded again after 1 and 3 h. Data were analysed with univariate and multivariate repeated measures-ANOVA. RESULTS Cdyn, Raw, OI, PaO2/FiO2, A-a gradient, a/A ratio, VDalv, VI and VCO2 are similar between WBH and NT at any timepoint (between-subjects effect); these results do not change adjusting for the presence of respiratory failure. When this is considered in multivariate ANOVA (within-subjects effect), Cdyn (p = 0.016), Raw (p = 0.034) and VDalv (p < 0.001) were worse in patients with respiratory failure than in those without lung disease. CONCLUSIONS Decreasing the gas temperature from 37 °C to 32 °C for 3 h does not change lung mechanics and gas exchange, neither in neonates with, nor in those without respiratory failure and in those treated in NT or WBH. These findings fill a knowledge gap regarding the effect of inspired gas temperature during WBH: they may inform future respiratory critical care guidelines.
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- Giulia Regiroli
- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, "A.Béclère" Medical Centre, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, "A.Béclère" Medical Centre, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France
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- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, "A.Béclère" Medical Centre, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France; Physiopathology and Therapeutic Innovation Unit-INSERM U999, Paris Saclay University, Paris, France
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- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, "A.Béclère" Medical Centre, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France; Physiopathology and Therapeutic Innovation Unit-INSERM U999, Paris Saclay University, Paris, France
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics and Neonatal Critical Care, "A.Béclère" Medical Centre, Paris Saclay University Hospitals, APHP, Paris, France; Physiopathology and Therapeutic Innovation Unit-INSERM U999, Paris Saclay University, Paris, France.
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El‐Dib M, Munster C, Szakmar E, Inder T, Gunn AJ. Late onset oxygen requirement following neonatal therapeutic hypothermia. Acta Paediatr 2020; 109:2258-2265. [PMID: 32043655 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To investigate the characteristics of infants with neonatal encephalopathy (NE) receiving therapeutic hypothermia (TH) who developed late onset oxygen requirement during or after rewarming. METHODS Infants were stratified by receiving (a) new onset isolated oxygen requirements during or after rewarming; (b) no respiratory support during hospital stay; and (c) invasive and/or non-invasive respiratory support before or during cooling. RESULTS Of 136 infants treated with TH, 49 (36%) did not require any respiratory support, and 78 (57.4%) received invasive or non-invasive support before or during cooling. Nine infants (6.6%) developed late onset oxygen requirement. The late onset oxygen requirement started at median age of 3.8 days (IQR 3.6-5.2) and ended at median 7.5 days (IQR 5.8-12.7). Total hours of O2 exposure were median 62.0 (IQR 24.4-112.6). Maximum support was low-flow nasal cannula from 100% oxygen source with a flow rate of 40-250 mL/min. Infants in this group had higher Apgar scores, milder metabolic acidosis and no seizures. Three infants had diagnostic investigations without significant findings. CONCLUSION A small percentage of neonates with NE developed late onset oxygen requirement during or after rewarming. Late oxygen requirement was associated with evidence of less severe perinatal hypoxia-ischaemia.
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- Mohamed El‐Dib
- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
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- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
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- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
- 1st Department of Pediatrics Semmelweis University Budapest Hungary
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- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
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- Department of Physiology School of Medical Sciences University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
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Smits A, Annaert P, Van Cruchten S, Allegaert K. A Physiology-Based Pharmacokinetic Framework to Support Drug Development and Dose Precision During Therapeutic Hypothermia in Neonates. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:587. [PMID: 32477113 PMCID: PMC7237643 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is standard treatment for neonates (≥36 weeks) with perinatal asphyxia (PA) and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. TH reduces mortality and neurodevelopmental disability due to reduced metabolic rate and decreased neuronal apoptosis. Since both hypothermia and PA influence physiology, they are expected to alter pharmacokinetics (PK). Tools for personalized dosing in this setting are lacking. A neonatal hypothermia physiology-based PK (PBPK) framework would enable precision dosing in the clinic. In this literature review, the stepwise approach, benefits and challenges to develop such a PBPK framework are covered. It hereby contributes to explore the impact of non-maturational PK covariates. First, the current evidence as well as knowledge gaps on the impact of PA and TH on drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion in neonates is summarized. While reduced renal drug elimination is well-documented in neonates with PA undergoing hypothermia, knowledge of the impact on drug metabolism is limited. Second, a multidisciplinary approach to develop a neonatal hypothermia PBPK framework is presented. Insights on the effect of hypothermia on hepatic drug elimination can partly be generated from in vitro (human/animal) profiling of hepatic drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters. Also, endogenous biomarkers may be evaluated as surrogate for metabolic activity. To distinguish the impact of PA versus hypothermia on drug metabolism, in vivo neonatal animal data are needed. The conventional pig is a well-established model for PA and the neonatal Göttingen minipig should be further explored for PA under hypothermia conditions, as it is the most commonly used pig strain in nonclinical drug development. Finally, a strategy is proposed for establishing and fine-tuning compound-specific PBPK models for this application. Besides improvement of clinical exposure predictions of drugs used during hypothermia, the developed PBPK models can be applied in drug development. Add-on pharmacotherapies to further improve outcome in neonates undergoing hypothermia are under investigation, all in need for dosing guidance. Furthermore, the hypothermia PBPK framework can be used to develop temperature-driven PBPK models for other populations or indications. The applicability of the proposed workflow and the challenges in the development of the PBPK framework are illustrated for midazolam as model drug.
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- Anne Smits
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Drug Delivery and Disposition, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Applied Veterinary Morphology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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O'Dea M, Sweetman D, Bonifacio SL, El-Dib M, Austin T, Molloy EJ. Management of Multi Organ Dysfunction in Neonatal Encephalopathy. Front Pediatr 2020; 8:239. [PMID: 32500050 PMCID: PMC7243796 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2020.00239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE) describes neonates with disturbed neurological function in the first post-natal days of life. NE is an overall term that does not specify the etiology of the encephalopathy although it often involves hypoxia-ischaemia. In NE, although neurological dysfunction is part of the injury and is most predictive of long-term outcome, these infants may also have multiorgan injury and compromise, which further contribute to neurological impairment and long-term morbidities. Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is the standard of care for moderate to severe NE. Infants with NE may have co-existing immune, respiratory, endocrine, renal, hepatic, and cardiac dysfunction that require individualized management and can be impacted by TH. Non-neurological organ dysfunction not only has a negative effect on long term outcome but may also influence the efficacy of treatments in the acute phase. Post resuscitative care involves stabilization and decisions regarding TH and management of multi-organ dysfunction. This management includes detailed neurological assessment, cardio-respiratory stabilization, glycaemic and fluid control, sepsis evaluation and antibiotics, seizure identification, and monitoring and responding to biochemical and coagulation derangements. The emergence of new biomarkers of specific organ injury may have predictive value and improve the definition of organ injury and prognosis. Further evidence-based research is needed to optimize management of NE, prevent further organ dysfunction and reduce neurodevelopmental impairment.
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- Mary O'Dea
- Discipline of Paediatrics, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Paediatric Research Laboratory, Trinity Translational Institute, St. James' Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Neonatology, Coombe Women and Infant's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,National Children's Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Children's Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland.,Paediatrics, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Discipline of Paediatrics, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Paediatric Research Laboratory, Trinity Translational Institute, St. James' Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Neonatology, Coombe Women and Infant's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,National Children's Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland.,Paediatrics, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.,Neonatology, Children's Hospital Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.,Paediatrics, CHI at Tallaght, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Aflaki K, Bhuptani P, Aflaki S. Phenytoin Pharmacokinetics and Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case of Seizures in the Postoperative Period. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 34:747-752. [PMID: 31852595 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Szakmar E, Jermendy A, El-Dib M. Respiratory management during therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. J Perinatol 2019; 39:763-773. [PMID: 30858610 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0349-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has become the standard of care treatment to improve morbidity and mortality in infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Although TH has clearly proven to be beneficial, recent studies suggest optimization of respiratory management as an approach to prevent further damage and improve neurodevelopmental outcome. The ventilatory management of asphyxiated neonates presents a challenge because both the hypoxic insult and TH have an impact on respiratory functions. Although the danger of recurrence of hypocapnia is well recognized, a brief period of severe hyperoxia also can be detrimental to the previously compromised brain and have been shown to increase the risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. Therefore, judicious ventilatory management with rigorous monitoring is of particular importance in patients with HIE. In the present review, we provide an overview of the currently available evidence on pulmonary function, respiratory morbidities, and ventilation strategies in HIE and we highlight possible future research directions.
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- Eniko Szakmar
- 1st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- 1st Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Leukocytosis interference in clinical chemistry: Shall we still interpret test results without hematological data? J Med Biochem 2019; 39:66-71. [PMID: 32549780 DOI: 10.2478/jomb-2019-0005] [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] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Extreme leukocytosis is known to induce remarkable variations of some clinical chemistry tests, thus leading to possible clinical misinterpretation. This study aimed to define whether also moderate leukocytosis may influence the stability of glucose and blood gases. Methods Blood samples are sent to the local laboratory through a pneumatic tube system. Clinical chemistry testing is routinely performed using Lithium-heparin tubes (for glucose) and heparin blood gases syringes (for blood gas analysis). Stability of glucose (in uncentrifuged blood tubes) and blood gases (in syringes) was hence evaluated in samples maintained at room temperature. Results were also analyzed in 2 subgroups of samples with different leukocyte counts, i.e., those with leukocytes <15 × 109/L and those with leukocytes >15 × 109/L. Results An accelerated decrease of pH was observed in blood gases syringes with leukocytosis (i.e., >15 × 109/L), while no difference was noted for other blood gases parameters (PCO2, PO2). Spurious and time-dependent hypoglycemia was noted in uncentrifuged blood tubes of patients with leukocytosis. Conclusions The results of our study suggest that even modest leukocytosis (i.e., around 15 × 109/L), which is frequently encountered in clinical and laboratory practice, may be associated with significant variations of both glucose and pH. This would lead us to conclude that results of these parameters shall be accompanied by those of hematologic testing to prevent clinical misinterpretation, namely with leukocyte counts.
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It is well-documented in the literature that infants who suffer from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy are at high risk for neurologic sequelae or even death. With the addition of therapeutic hypothermia into the treatment regimen for neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, newborns afflicted with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy were given the opportunity for a better outcome. Questions linger as to the most optimal treatment strategy of therapeutic hypothermia for these newborns. The goal of this article is to discuss current management strategies, as well as future trends, for infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.
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- Elizabeth A Schump
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center, NICU, 10500 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66215, USA.
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Szakmar E, Kovacs K, Meder U, Bokodi G, Szell A, Somogyvari Z, Szabo AJ, Szabo M, Jermendy A. Asphyxiated neonates who received active therapeutic hypothermia during transport had higher rates of hypocapnia than controls. Acta Paediatr 2018; 107:1902-1908. [PMID: 29171918 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM We investigated the association between active hypothermia and hypocapnia in neonates with moderate-to-severe hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) transported after birth. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of neonates with HIE born between 2007 and 2011 and transported to Semmelweis University, Hungary, for hypothermia treatment before and after we introduced active cooling during transport in 2009. Of these, 71 received intensive care plus controlled active hypothermia during transport, while the 46 controls just received standard intensive care. Incident hypocapnia was defined as a partial pressure of carbon-dioxide (pCO2 ) that decreased below 35 mm Hg during transport. Multivariable logistic regression investigated the relationship between hypothermia and incident hypocapnia. RESULTS Incident hypocapnia was more frequent in the actively cooled transport group (36.6%) than control group (17.4%; p = 0.025). pCO2 decreased from a median of 45 to 35 mm Hg (p < 0.0001) in the intervention group, but remained unchanged in the controls. After adjusting for confounders, hypothermia remained an independent risk factor for hypocapnia with an odds ratio (OR) of 4.23 and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of 1.30-13.79. Sedation was associated with a reduction in OR of hypocapnia, at 0.35 (95% CI 0.12-0.98). CONCLUSIONS Hypothermia increased the risk of hypocapnia in neonates with HIE during transport.
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- Eniko Szakmar
- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
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- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
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- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
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- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
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- Neonatal Emergency & Transport Services of the Peter Cerny Foundation; Budapest Hungary
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- Neonatal Emergency & Transport Services of the Peter Cerny Foundation; Budapest Hungary
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- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
- Paediatrics and Nephrology Research Group; MTA-SE; Budapest Hungary
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- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
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- 1st Department of Paediatrics; Semmelweis University; Budapest Hungary
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Lakshminrusimha S, Saugstad OD. The fetal circulation, pathophysiology of hypoxemic respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension in neonates, and the role of oxygen therapy. J Perinatol 2016; 36 Suppl 2:S3-S11. [PMID: 27225963 DOI: 10.1038/jp.2016.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Revised: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Neonatal hypoxemic respiratory failure (HRF), a deficiency of oxygenation associated with insufficient ventilation, can occur due to a variety of etiologies. HRF can result when pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) fails to decrease at birth, leading to persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN), or as a result of various lung disorders including congenital abnormalities such as diaphragmatic hernia, and disorders of transition such as respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea of newborn and perinatal asphyxia. PVR changes throughout fetal life, evident by the dynamic changes in pulmonary blood flow at different gestational ages. Pulmonary vascular transition at birth requires an interplay between multiple vasoactive mediators such as nitric oxide, which can be potentially inactivated by superoxide anions. Superoxide anions have a key role in the pathophysiology of HRF. Oxygen (O2) therapy, used in newborns long before our knowledge of the complex nature of HRF and PPHN, has continued to evolve. Over time has come the discovery that too much O2 can be toxic. Recommendations on the optimal inspired O2 levels to initiate resuscitation in term newborns have ranged from 100% (pre 1998) to the currently recommended use of room air (21%). Questions remain about the most effective levels, particularly in preterm and low birth weight newborns. Attaining the appropriate balance between hypoxemia and hyperoxemia, and targeting treatments to the pathophysiology of HRF in each individual newborn are critical factors in the development of improved therapies to optimize outcomes.
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- Department of Pediatric Research, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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De Luca D, Romain O, Yousef N, Andriamanamirija D, Shankar-Aguilera S, Walls E, Sgaggero B, Aube N, Tissières P. Monitorages physiopathologiques en réanimation néonatale. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpp.2015.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hilgendorff A. Diagnose und Behandlung der perinatalen Asphyxie. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-014-3229-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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While waiting: early recognition and initial management of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Adv Neonatal Care 2013; 13:415-23; quiz 424-5. [PMID: 24300960 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurring during the perinatal period is one of the primary causes of severe, long-term neurological deficits in children. Initial systemic supportive therapy remains a critical aspect of HIE management. In addition to support therapy, the widespread use of hypothermia has demonstrated a reduction in death and neurodevelopmental disability in infants with moderate to severe HIE. Neonates with HIE born outside of tertiary care centers must be rapidly identified as hypothermia candidates and have emergent transport arranged. While waiting for the transport team to arrive, these neonates often require intensive stabilization, including meticulous temperature management. This article examines the need for HIE outreach teaching programs, assists in the identification of a neonate for hypothermia therapy, and supplies evidence-based recommendations for the initial stabilization and care of neonates delivered at nontertiary care facilities. The guidelines and materials supplied represent the outreach model used by our regional hypothermia center and disseminated to the surrounding referral hospitals.
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Solberg MT, Bjørk IT, Hansen TWR. Adherence to oxygenation and ventilation targets in mechanically ventilated premature and sick newborns: a retrospective study. BMC Pediatr 2013; 13:126. [PMID: 23957599 PMCID: PMC3751654 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Ventilator treatment exposes newborns to both hyperoxemia and hyperventilation. It is not known how common hyperoxemia and hyperventilation are in neonatal intensive care units in Norway. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of current care by studying deviations from the target range of charted oxygenation and ventilation parameters in newborns receiving mechanical ventilation. Methods Single centre, retrospective chart review that focused on oxygen and ventilator treatment practices. Results The bedside intensive care charts of 138 newborns reflected 4978 hours of ventilator time. Arterial blood gases were charted in 1170 samples. In oxygen-supplemented newborns, high arterial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) values were observed in 87/609 (14%) samples. In extremely premature newborns only 5% of the recorded PaO2 values were high. Low arterial pressure of CO2 (PaCO2) values were recorded in 187/1170 (16%) samples, and 64 (34%) of these were < 4 kPa. Half of all low values were measured in extremely premature newborns. Tidal volumes above the target range were noted in 22% of premature and 20% of full-term newborns. Conclusions There was a low prevalence of high PaO2 values in premature newborns, which increased significantly with gestational age (GA). The prevalence of low PaCO2 values was highest among extremely premature newborns and decreased with increasing GA. Further studies are needed to identify whether adherence to oxygenation and ventilation targets can be improved by clearer communication and allocation of responsibilities between nurses and physicians.
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Zanelli S, Buck M, Fairchild K. Physiologic and pharmacologic considerations for hypothermia therapy in neonates. J Perinatol 2011; 31:377-86. [PMID: 21183927 PMCID: PMC3552186 DOI: 10.1038/jp.2010.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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With mounting evidence that hypothermia is neuroprotective in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), an increasing number of centers are offering this therapy. Hypothermia is associated with a wide range of physiologic changes affecting every organ system, and awareness of these effects is essential for optimum patient management. Lowering the core temperature also alters pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of medications commonly used in asphyxiated neonates, necessitating close attention to drug efficacy and side effects. Rewarming introduces additional risks and challenges as the hypothermia-associated physiologic and pharmacologic changes are reversed. In this review we provide an organ system-based assessment of physiologic changes associated with hypothermia. We also summarize evidence from randomized controlled trials showing lack of serious adverse effects of moderate hypothermia therapy in term and near-term newborns with moderate-to-severe HIE. Finally, we review the effects of hypothermia on drug metabolism and clearance based on studies in animal models and human adults, and limited data from neonates.
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- S Zanelli
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA,Department of Pharmacy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Pappas A, Shankaran S, Laptook AR, Langer JC, Bara R, Ehrenkranz RA, Goldberg RN, Das A, Higgins RD, Tyson JE, Walsh MC. Hypocarbia and adverse outcome in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. J Pediatr 2011; 158:752-758.e1. [PMID: 21146184 PMCID: PMC3229432 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2010] [Revised: 09/10/2010] [Accepted: 10/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between early hypocarbia and 18- to 22-month outcome among neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. STUDY DESIGN Data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network randomized, controlled trial of whole-body hypothermia for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy were used for this secondary observational study. Infants (n = 204) had multiple blood gases recorded from birth to 12 hours of study intervention (hypothermia versus intensive care alone). The relationship between hypocarbia and outcome (death/disability at 18 to 22 months) was evaluated by unadjusted and adjusted analyses examining minimum PCO(2) and cumulative exposure to PCO(2) <35 mm Hg. The relationship between cumulative PCO(2) <35 mm Hg (calculated as the difference between 35 mm Hg and the sampled PCO(2) multiplied by the duration of time spent <35 mm Hg) and outcome was evaluated by level of exposure (none-high) using a multiple logistic regression analysis with adjustments for pH, level of encephalopathy, treatment group (± hypothermia), and time to spontaneous respiration and ventilator days; results were expressed as odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Alternative models of CO(2) concentration were explored to account for fluctuations in CO(2). RESULTS Both minimum PCO(2) and cumulative PCO(2) <35 mm Hg were associated with poor outcome (P < .05). Moreover, death/disability increased with greater cumulative exposure to PCO(2) <35 mm Hg. CONCLUSIONS Hypocarbia is associated with poor outcome after hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
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- Athina Pappas
- Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
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- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Infants’ Hospital, Brown University, Providence RI
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- Statistics and Epidemiology, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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- Department of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
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- Statistics and Epidemiology, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC
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- Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH
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van den Broek MP, Groenendaal F, Egberts AC, Rademaker CM. Effects of Hypothermia on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Clin Pharmacokinet 2010; 49:277-94. [DOI: 10.2165/11319360-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Neonatal brain injury is an important cause of death and disability, with pathways of oxidant stress, inflammation, and excitotoxicity that lead to damage that progresses over a long period of time. Therapies have classically targeted individual pathways during early phases of injury, but more recent therapies such as growth factors may also enhance cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration over time. More recent evidence suggests combined therapy may optimize repair, decreasing cell injury while increasing newly born cells.
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- Department of Pediatrics; University of California, San Francisco (FFG, DMF)
- Department of Neurology; University of California, San Francisco (DMF)
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