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Wolfsberger CH, Pichler-Stachl E, Höller N, Mileder LP, Schwaberger B, Avian A, Urlesberger B, Pichler G. Cerebral oxygenation immediately after birth and long-term outcome in preterm neonates-a retrospective analysis. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:145. [PMID: 36997902 PMCID: PMC10061688 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-03960-z] [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: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prematurity is associated with increased risk for morbidity and mortality. Aim of this study was to evaluate whether cerebral oxygenation during fetal-to-neonatal transition period was associated with long-term outcome in very preterm neonates. METHODS Preterm neonates ≤ 32 weeks of gestation and/or ≤ 1500 g with measurements of cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crSO2) and cerebral fractional tissue oxygen extraction (cFTOE) within the first 15 min after birth were analysed retrospectively. Arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate (HR) were measured with pulse oximetry. Long-term outcome was assessed at two years using "Bayley Scales of Infant Development" (BSID-II/III). Included preterm neonates were stratified into two groups: adverse outcome group (BSID-III ≤ 70 or testing not possible due to severe cognitive impairment or mortality) or favorable outcome group (BSID-III > 70). As the association between gestational age and long-term outcome is well known, correction for gestational age might disguise the potential association between crSO2 and neurodevelopmental impairment. Therefore, due to an explorative approach the two groups were compared without correction for gestational age. RESULTS Forty-two preterm neonates were included: adverse outcome group n = 13; favorable outcome group n = 29. Median(IQR) gestational age and birth weight were 24.8 weeks (24.2-29.8) and 760 g (670-1054) in adverse outcome group and 30.6 weeks (28.1-32.0) (p = 0.009*) and 1250 g (972-1390) (p = 0.001*) in the favorable outcome group, respectively. crSO2 was lower (significant in 10 out of 14 min) and cFTOE higher in adverse outcome group. There were no difference in SpO2, HR and fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2), except for FiO2 in minute 11, with higher FiO2 in the adverse outcome group. CONCLUSION Preterm neonates with adverse outcome had beside lower gestational age also a lower crSO2 during immediate fetal-to-neonatal transition when compared to preterm neonates with age appropriate outcome. Lower gestational age in the adverse outcome group would suggest beside lower crSO2 also lower SpO2 and HR in this group, which were however similar in both groups.
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- Christina H Wolfsberger
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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Cavigioli F, Bresesti I, Di Peri A, Cerritelli F, Gazzolo D, Gavilanes AWD, Kramer B, Te Pas A, Lista G. Tidal volume optimization and heart rate response during stabilization of very preterm infants. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:550-555. [PMID: 36324233 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AIM To verify the added value of respiratory function monitor (RFM) to assess ventilation and the heart rate (HR) changes during stabilization of preterm infants. METHODS Preterm infants <32 weeks' gestation, bradycardic at birth and in need for positive pressure ventilation (PPV) were included. The first 15 min of stabilization was monitored with RFM. Three time points were identified according to HR values (T0 the start of mask PPV; T1 the HR rise >100 bpm; T2 the delivery of the last PPV). For each inflation, PIP, PEEP, MAP, expired tidal volume/kg (Vte/kg), and mean dynamic compliance (Cdyn) were analyzed. RESULTS PIP and MAP values were significantly higher at T1 (27.09 ± 5.37 and 17.47 ± 3.85 cmH2 O) and at T2 (24.7 ± 3.86 and 15.2 ± 3.78 cmH2 O) compared to T0 (24.05 ± 2.27 and 15.85 ± 2.77 cmH2 O). PEEP at T1 was significantly higher (6.27 ± 2.17 cmH2 O) compared to T2 (5.61 ± 1.50 cmH2 O). Vte/kg showed significantly lower T0 values (3.57 ± 2.14 ml/kg) compared to T1 (6.18 ± 2.51 ml/kg) and T2 (6.89 ± 2.40 ml/kg). There was a significant effect of time on Cdyn. CONCLUSIONS A clear correspondence between HR rise and adequate Vte/kg during stabilization of very preterm infants was highlighted. RFM might be useful to tailor ventilation, following real-time changes of lung compliance.
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- NICU "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, ASST-FBF-Sacco, Milan, Italy.,Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- NICU "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, ASST-FBF-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, "G. D'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, School for Oncology and Developmental Biology (GROW), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, School for Oncology and Developmental Biology (GROW), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- NICU "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, ASST-FBF-Sacco, Milan, Italy
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Mattersberger C, Baik-Schneditz N, Schwaberger B, Schmölzer GM, Mileder L, Urlesberger B, Pichler G. Acid-base and metabolic parameters and cerebral oxygenation during the immediate transition after birth-A two-center observational study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283278. [PMID: 37196035 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The association between blood glucose level and cerebral oxygenation (cerebral regional oxygen saturation [crSO2] and cerebral fractional tissue oxygen extraction [FTOE]) in neonates has already been described. Aim of the present study was to investigate if acid-base and other metabolic parameters have an impact on cerebral oxygenation immediately after birth in preterm and term neonates. STUDY DESIGN Post-hoc analyses of secondary outcome parameters of two prospective observational studies were performed. Preterm and term neonates born by caesarean section were included, in whom i) cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements were performed during the first 15 minutes after birth and ii) a capillary blood gas analysis was performed between 10 and 20 minutes after birth. Vital signs were routinely monitored with pulse oximetry (arterial oxygen saturation [SpO2] and heart rate [HR]). Correlation analyses were performed to investigate potential associations between acid-base and metabolic parameters (lactate [LAC], pH-value [pH], base-excess [BE] and bicarbonate [HCO3]) from capillary blood and NIRS-derived crSO2 and FTOE at 15 minutes after birth. RESULTS One-hundred-fifty-seven neonates, 42 preterm neonates (median gestational age [IQR] 34.0 weeks [3.3], median birth weight 1845g [592]) and 115 term neonates (median gestational age [IQR] 38.9 weeks [1.0], median birth weight 3230g [570]) were included in the study. Median crSO2 [IQR] values at 15 minutes after birth were 82% [16] in preterm neonates and 83% [12] in term neonates. Median FTOE [IQR] values at 15 minutes after birth were 0.13 [0.15] in preterm neonates and 0.14 [0.14] in term neonates. In preterm neonates, higher LAC and lower pH and BE were associated with lower crSO2 and higher FTOE. In term neonates, higher HCO3 was associated with higher FTOE. CONCLUSION There were significant associations between several acid-base and metabolic parameters and cerebral oxygenation in preterm neonates, while in term neonates only HCO3 correlated positively with FTOE.
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- Christian Mattersberger
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocircultation, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocircultation, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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- Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Canada
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocircultation, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocircultation, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
- Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocircultation, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
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Baik-Schneditz N, Schwaberger B, Urlesberger B, Wolfsberger CH, Bruckner M, Pichler G. Acid base and blood gas analysis in term neonates immediately after birth with uncomplicated neonatal transition. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:271. [PMID: 35549676 PMCID: PMC9097386 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03324-z] [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: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acid base and blood gas measurements provide essential information, especially in critically ill neonates. After birth, rapidly changing physiology and difficulty to obtain blood samples represent unique challenges. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to establish normal values of capillary acid base and blood gas analysis immediately after birth in term neonates after uncomplicated neonatal transition. METHOD This is a post-hoc-analysis of ancillary outcome parameter of a prospective observational study in term neonates immediately after caesarean section. Neonates were included after immediate neonatal transition without need of medical support and a capillary blood sample was taken by a heel-stick within 15-20 minutes after birth. RESULT One hundred thirty-two term neonates were included with mean (SD) gestational age of 38.7 ± 0.7 weeks. The blood was drawn mean (SD) 16 ± 1.7 minutes after birth. The mean (SD) values of the analyses were: pH 7.30 ± 0.04, pCO2 52.6 ± 6.4, base excess - 0.9 ± 1.7 and bicarbonate 24.8 ± 1.6. CONCLUSION This is the first study describing acid base and blood gas analyses in term neonates immediately after birth with uncomplicated neonatal transition.
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- Nariae Baik-Schneditz
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036, Graz, Styria, Austria.,Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Research Unit for Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036, Graz, Styria, Austria.,Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Research Unit for Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036, Graz, Styria, Austria.,Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Research Unit for Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036, Graz, Styria, Austria.,Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Research Unit for Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036, Graz, Styria, Austria.,Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Research Unit for Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036, Graz, Styria, Austria. .,Research Unit for Neonatal Micro- and Macrocirculation, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria. .,Research Unit for Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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Gien J, Palmer C, Liechty K, Kinsella JP. Early Abnormalities in Gas Exchange in Infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. J Pediatr 2022; 243:188-192. [PMID: 34929245 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine how blood gas exchange is altered during the transition in the first hour of life in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). STUDY DESIGN This was a prospective observational cohort study evaluating arterial blood gas (ABG) samples and ventilator support in 34 infants with CDH in the first hour of life. Infants were stratified into mild, moderate, and severe CDH. The first ABG was compared with the umbilical cord ABGs and response to intervention evaluated on subsequent ABGs among infants with different CDH severities. RESULTS Infants were intubated at a median of 120 seconds (range 50-240 seconds) and ABGs obtained at a median of 6 minutes (IQR 4, 8 minutes), 16 minutes (IQR 13.5, 22.5 minutes), and 60 minutes (IQR 56, 64 minutes). Compared with the cord ABG, first ABG mean partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) increased from 49.8 mm Hg to 82.1 mm Hg, mean base deficit decreased from -2.2 to -7.3, and mean pH from 7.298 to 7.060. With ventilator adjustments, second mean PaCO2 decreased to 76.7 mm Hg and third mean PaCO2 48.5 mm Hg. When stratified, with all CDH severities PaCO2 increased abruptly, remained elevated in moderate and severe CDH, and improved in all severities by 60 minutes after delivery. CONCLUSIONS Gas exchange is markedly altered in the first hour of life in infants with CDH with abrupt onset of acidemia and a mixed respiratory and metabolic acidosis. Early implementation of adequate cardiopulmonary support may contribute to more timely stabilization of gas exchange.
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- Jason Gien
- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO.
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- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
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Williams E, Dassios T, Greenough A. Carbon dioxide monitoring in the newborn infant. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:3148-3156. [PMID: 34365738 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Carbon dioxide (CO2 ) monitoring is vital during mechanical ventilation of newborn infants, as morbidity increases when CO2 levels are inappropriate. Our aim was to review the uses and limitations of such noninvasive monitoring methods. Colorimetry is primarily utilized during resuscitation to determine whether successful intubation has occurred. False negative and positive results can however lead to delays in detecting tracheal versus esophageal intubation. Transcutaneous carbon dioxide sensors have limited use during resuscitation, but can be utilized to provide continuous trend data during on-going ventilation. End-tidal capnography can provide clinicians with quantitative end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2 ) values and a continuous real-time capnogram waveform trace. These devices are becoming more widely accepted for use in the neonatal population as the new devices are lightweight with minimal additional dead space. Nevertheless, they have been reported to have variable accuracy when compared to arterial CO2 measurements, however, divergence of results may be related to disease severity rather than technological limitations. During resuscitation EtCO2 can be detected by capnography more rapidly than by colorimetry. Furthermore, capnography can be currently utilized in neonatal research settings to determine the physiological dead space and ventilation inhomogeneity, and thus has potential to be beneficial to clinical care. In conclusion, novel modes of noninvasive carbon dioxide monitoring can be safely and reliably utilized in newborn infants during mechanical ventilation. Future randomized trials should aim to address which device provides the most optimal form of monitoring in different clinical contexts.
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- Emma Williams
- Department of Woman and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Woman and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.,Neonatal Intensive Care Centre, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Woman and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.,Asthma UK Centre for Allergic Mechanisms in Asthma, King's College London, London, UK.,National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre based at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London, London, UK
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Bresesti I, Avian A, Bruckner M, Binder-Heschl C, Schwaberger B, Baik-Schneditz N, Schmölzer G, Pichler G, Urlesberger B. Impact of bradycardia and hypoxemia on oxygenation in preterm infants requiring respiratory support at birth. Resuscitation 2021; 164:62-69. [PMID: 34048860 DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Analysis of the impact of bradycardia and hypoxemia on the course of cerebral and peripheral oxygenation parameters in preterm infants in need for respiratory support during foetal-to-neonatal transition. METHODS The first 15 min after birth of 150 preterm neonates in need for respiratory support born at the Division of Neonatology, Graz (Austria) were analyzed. Infants were divided into different groups according to duration of bradycardia exposure (no Bradycardia, brief bradycardia <2 min, and prolonged bradycardia ≥2 min) and to systemic oxygen saturation (SpO2) value at 5 min of life (<80% or ≥80%). Analysis was performed considering the degree of bradycardia alone (step 1) and in association with the presence of hypoxemia (step 2). RESULTS In step 1, courses of SpO2 differed significantly between bradycardia groups (p = 0.002), while courses of cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crStO2) and cerebral fractional tissue oxygen extraction (cFTOE) were not influenced (p = 0.382 and p = 0.878). In step 2, the additional presence of hypoxemia had a significant impact on the courses of SpO2 (p < 0.001), crStO2 (p < 0.001) and cFTOE (p = 0.045). CONCLUSION Our study shows that the degree of bradycardia has a significant impact on the course of SpO2 only, but when associated with the additional presence of hypoxemia a significant impact on cerebral oxygenation parameters was seen (crStO2, cFTOE). Furthermore, the additional presence of hypoxemia has a significant impact on FiO2 delivered. Our study emphasizes the importance of HR and SpO2 during neonatal resuscitation, underlining the relevance of hypoxemia during the early transitional phase.
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- Ilia Bresesti
- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; NICU "V. Buzzi" Children's Hospital, ASST-FBF-Sacco, Via Castelvetro 32, 20154 Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Avenue NW, T5H 3V9 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Centre for the Studies of Asphyxia and Resuscitation, Neonatal Research Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Avenue NW, T5H 3V9 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, 10240 Kingsway Avenue NW, T5H 3V9 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria; Research Unit of Cerebral Development and Oximetry, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34/2, 8036 Graz, Austria.
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Wolfsberger CH, Bruckner M, Schwaberger B, Mileder LP, Pritisanac E, Hoeller N, Avian A, Urlesberger B, Pichler G. Increased Risk for Cerebral Hypoxia During Immediate Neonatal Transition After Birth in Term Neonates Delivered by Caesarean Section With Prenatal Tobacco Exposure. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:747509. [PMID: 34888265 PMCID: PMC8650081 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.747509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction: Maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy is a global health problem leading to an increased risk for fetal and neonatal morbidities. So far, there are no data of the potential impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy on the most vulnerable period after birth - the immediate postnatal transition. The aim of the present study was therefore, to compare cerebral oxygenation during immediate postnatal transition in term neonates with and without prenatal tobacco exposure. Methods: Included in this post-hoc analysis were healthy term neonates, with measurements of cerebral oxygenation (INVOS 5100C) during the first 15 min after birth, and for whom information on maternal smoking behavior during pregnancy was available. Neonates with prenatal tobacco exposure (smoking group) were matched 1:1 according to gestational age (±1 week), birth weight (±100 grams) and hematocrit (±5 %) to neonates without (non-smoking group). Cerebral regional tissue oxygen saturation (crSO2), cerebral fractional tissue oxygen extraction (cFTOE), arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate (HR) within the first 15 min after birth were compared between the two groups. Results: Twelve neonates in the smoking group with a median (IQR) gestational age of 39.1 (38.8-39.3) weeks and a birth weight of 3,155 (2,970-3,472) grams were compared to 12 neonates in the non-smoking group with 39.1 (38.7-39.2) weeks and 3,134 (2,963-3,465) grams. In the smoking group, crSO2 was significantly lower and cFTOE significantly higher until min 5 after birth. HR was significantly higher in the smoking group in min 3 after birth. Beyond this period, there were no significant differences between the two groups. Conclusion: Cerebral oxygenation within the first 5 min after birth was compromised in neonates with prenatal tobacco exposure. This observation suggests a higher risk for cerebral hypoxia immediately after birth due to fetal tobacco exposure.
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- Christina Helene Wolfsberger
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
| | - Gerhard Pichler
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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