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Rachmawati EZK, Wahyuni LK, Dewi DJ, Hsu WC, Tamin S, Yunizaf R, Prihartono J, Iskandar RATP. Risk and predictive factors of oral feeding skills disorder in preterm infants: An observational study using flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. Pediatr Neonatol 2024:S1875-9572(24)00126-8. [PMID: 39122628 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2024.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Elvie Zulka Kautzia Rachmawati
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Smith KD, Covington M, Neelakantan M, Schulz EV. Historical Perspectives and Clinical Updates on Preterm Bottle Feeding With Noninvasive Ventilation. Neonatal Netw 2024; 43:224-233. [PMID: 39164095 DOI: 10.1891/nn-2023-0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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The controversial topic of oral feeding while on noninvasive ventilation remains at the forefront of preterm intensive care management. The intersection of pulmonary, neurologic, and gastrointestinal maturation coalesces at a postmenstrual age that requires changes in practices compared with those used in older infants. Various animal models in the past decades aimed to gain physiological knowledge of noninvasive ventilation effects on the suck-swallow-breathe coordination sequence. However, the preterm infant poses nuanced anatomic challenges. Although concerns for oral feeding while on noninvasive ventilation include aspiration risks and potential inpatient obstacles, there is evidence to support the feasibility, initiation, and progression of oral feedings while an infant is supported on high-flow nasal cannula and continuous positive airway pressure. There is evidence to support that this may accelerate attainment of oral feeding milestones and, thus, eventual hospital discharge. More recent multidisciplinary institutional protocols may provide cautious guidance on evaluation and algorithms to assess infants who may benefit from initiation and advancement of oral feeding versus awaiting further maturation.
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Ferrara L, Kamity R, Htun Z, Dumpa V, Islam S, Hanna N. From Warm to Cold: Feeding Cold Milk in Preterm Infants with Uncoordinated Oral Feeding Patterns. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4504972. [PMID: 38947097 PMCID: PMC11213204 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4504972/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Objective Premature infants frequently face feeding challenges due to disrupted coordination of sucking, swallowing, and breathing, increasing their risk of dysphagia. There are few effective treatment options available for these infants. In adults experiencing dysphagia, consuming cold foods or liquids can be an effective strategy. This method stimulates the sensory receptors in the pharyngeal mucosa, promoting safer and more effective swallowing. We have previously demonstrated that short-duration feeding (5 swallows) with cold liquid significantly reduces dysphagia in preterm infants; however, the impact of extended cold milk feeding remains unexplored. This study aims to assess the safety of cold milk feedings in preterm infants diagnosed with uncoordinated feeding patterns and its effect on feeding performance. Study Design Preterm infants with uncoordinated feeding patterns (n=26) were randomized to be fed milk at either room or cold temperatures using an experimental, randomized crossover design. We monitored axillary and gastric content temperatures, mesenteric blood flow, and feeding performance. Result The findings suggest that preterm infants can safely tolerate cold milk without any clinically significant changes in temperature or mesenteric blood flow, and it may enhance certain aspects of feeding performance. Conclusion These results suggest that cold milk feeding could be a safe therapeutic option for preterm infants. These results highlight the potential for further comprehensive studies to explore the use of cold milk as an effective therapeutic approach for addressing feeding and swallowing difficulties in preterm infants. Registered at clinicaltrials.org #NCT04421482.
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- Louisa Ferrara
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205
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- Biostatistics Core, Division of Health Services Research, Department of Foundations Medicine, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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Boctor DL, Fenton TR, Goulet O, Lambe C. Pediatric Intestinal Failure Associated Eating Disorder: An Overview of the Importance of Oral Feeding in a Population at Risk for Feeding Difficulties. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2024; 53:309-327. [PMID: 38719381 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Achieving feeding skills and food acceptance is a multi-layered process. In pediatric intestinal failure (PIF), oral feeding is important for feeding skills development, physiologic adaptation, quality of life and the prevention of eating disorders. In PIF, risk factors for feeding difficulties are common and early data suggests that feeding difficulties are prevalent. There is a unique paradigm for the feeding challenges in PIF. Conventional definitions of eating disorders have limited application in this context. A pediatric intestinal failure associated eating disorder (IFAED) definition that includes feeding/eating skills dysfunction, psychosocial dysfunction, and the influence on weaning nutrition support is proposed.
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- Dana Liza Boctor
- Alberta Children's Hospital, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Calgary, Calgary, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B-6A8, Canada.
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3rd Floor, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology-Nutrition, National Reference Center for Rare Digestive Diseases, Pediatric Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation Center, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Université Paris Cité, 149 Rue de Sèvres, Paris 75015, France
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology-Hepatology-Nutrition, National Reference Center for Rare Digestive Diseases, Pediatric Intestinal Failure Rehabilitation Center, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Université Paris Cité, 149 Rue de Sèvres, Paris 75015, France
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Steer KE, Johnson ML, Edmonds CE, Adjerid K, Bond LE, German RZ, Mayerl CJ. The Impact of Varying Nipple Properties on Infant Feeding Physiology and Performance Throughout Ontogeny in a Validated Animal Model. Dysphagia 2024; 39:460-467. [PMID: 37947879 PMCID: PMC11181904 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-023-10630-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Infant feeding requires successful interactions between infant physiology and the maternal (or bottle) nipple. Within artificial nipples, there is variation in both nipple stiffness and flow rates, as well as variation in infant physiology as they grow and mature. However, we have little understanding into how infants interact with variable nipple properties to generate suction and successfully feed. We designed nipples with two different stiffnesses and hole sizes and measured infant feeding performance through ontogeny using a pig model. We evaluated their response to nipple properties using high-speed X-Ray videofluoroscopy. Nipple properties substantially impacted sucking physiology and performance. Hole size had the most profound impact on the number of sucks infants took per swallow. Pressure generation generally increased with age, especially in nipples where milk acquisition was more difficult. However, most strikingly, in nipples with lower flow rates the relationship between suction generation and milk acquisition was disrupted. In order to design effective interventions for infants with feeding difficulties, we must consider how variation in nipple properties impacts infant physiology in a targeted manner. While reducing flow rate may reduce the frequency an infant aspirates, it may impair systems involved in sensorimotor integration.
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- K E Steer
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, 4209 St Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272, USA.
- Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA.
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Hersh C, Warren M, Horick N, Sorbo J, Callans K, Fracchia S, Radano M, Hartnick C. Development and validation of the caregiver Burden from infant home NGT care instrument. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 181:111986. [PMID: 38805934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To design and validate an age and condition-specific health status instrument to best reflect the parental experience caring for these children with complex needs and home Nasogastric Tube (NGT) placement. STUDY DESIGN Combined Qualitative and Quantitative design, testing and implementation for item production and reduction, followed by formal validation by evaluating validity, reliability, and establishing a clinically meaningful change score. SETTINGS Tertiary care, multi-disciplinary aerodigestive center. PARTICIPANTS All caregivers whose infant met criteria for eligibility for discharge home from the NICU or Special Care Nursery (SCN) with NGT in place were offered inclusion in this group. Intervention/Exposure: Structured qualitative interviews of these caregivers to explore and define these concepts and domains, to item generate and then reduce, and then psychometric analyses. METHODS Structured, moderated qualitative interviews with parents/caregivers of children who have undergone home NGT care of their children for item creation, design, and then reduction. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach alpha analysis. Construct validity and clinically meaningful change score was assessed using various query methods. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Cronbach's alpha to assess reliability, a priori hypotheses validity analyses, and minimally important clinical difference calculation. RESULTS Scaled scores of this condition specific instrument ranged from 14 to 74 where higher scores indicate better QOL related to managing the NGT. Cronbach's alpha with all 14 items was 0.93. Validity was assessed by a self-assessment question to discriminate between change (95% CI: 8.5-14.1; p < 0.0001) as well as by other comparators to identify the instrument's ability to discriminate among populations where parents felt a difference in experience. The minimally important difference was calculated at 18 points. CONCLUSION This represents the initial validation of the first condition and age-specific health status instrument to assess parent experience of caring for infants requiring a home NGT for dysphagia.
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- Cheryl Hersh
- Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston, MA, USA
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Zhang D, Lu Q, Li L, Wang X. Effects of olfactory and/or gustatory stimuli on feeding of preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301186. [PMID: 38713686 PMCID: PMC11075836 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024] Open
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AIM To evaluate the effect of olfactory and/or gustatory stimulation interventions on feeding outcomes in preterm infants. METHODS We conducted systematic searches across various academic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, the Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the Wanfang Database, and the Wipu Database. These searches aimed to identify randomized controlled trials investigating the impact of olfactory and/or gustatory stimulation on preterm infants. The search period spanned from the inception of the databases until December 2022. Two independent evaluators autonomously reviewed the literature, extracted pertinent data, assessed the quality of the included studies, and conducted a meta-analysis using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 7 randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental studies were included, with a total of 871 participants. Olfactory and gustatory stimulation demonstrated a reduction in the time to full enteral feeds in preterm infants when compared to usual care (MD = -1.60 days; 95% CI = -2.31, -0.89; p<0.0001). No substantial evidence was identified regarding the influence of olfactory and gustatory stimulation on the duration of gastric tube placement, length of hospitalization, incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, or occurrence of spontaneous bowel perforation in preterm infants. CONCLUSIONS Olfactory and gustatory stimulation show potential benefits for preterm infants. However, due to the low to very low level of certainty associated with the available data, our ability to assess the effects is limited. Further trials and studies are essential to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms and effectiveness of olfactory and gustatory stimulation therapies.
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- Deping Zhang
- Department of Operating Theatre, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Operating Room, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Central Sterile Supply Department, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Mammography, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, Shenyang, China
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Pitts LL, Squires LR. Read the Feed: High-Emotion Simulation of Preterm Feeding to Enhance Graduate-Level Training. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2024; 33:1226-1235. [PMID: 38329991 DOI: 10.1044/2023_ajslp-23-00239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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PURPOSE Therapeutic bottle feeding is a critical skill for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) managing the increasing and medically complex neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and early intervention caseloads. Thus, we explored the role of a high-emotion preterm simulator, known as "Paul," to increase knowledge, skills, and confidence related to infant feeding management for speech-language pathology graduate students. METHOD A randomized controlled study compared learning outcomes of 27 participants following either a 1-hr lecture or 1-hr training with a preterm simulator. Outcomes included knowledge demonstrated on written examination, accuracy in identifying stress cues during simulated feeding, and self-reported anxiety levels related to clinically assessing infant feeding. RESULTS No baseline group differences were found on written examination or during a simulated bottle feeding. Both groups improved in written examination scores and identification of stress cues (p < .001). Gains in written examination scores did not significantly differ between groups; however, after training, the simulator group correctly identified more stress cues during a simulated bottle feeding (p < .001), and the lecture group reported reduced anxiety related to clinically evaluating infant feeding compared to simulator-trained students (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS All students demonstrated gains in written knowledge and identification of stress cues; however, simulation-based training was superior in developing the feeders' ability to identify stress cues during a hands-on simulated bottle-feeding scenario. Lecture-based training may have inflated students' perceptions in their clinical skills as they were less accurate in identifying stress cues during a simulated feeding but reported significantly reduced anxiety for administering a clinical evaluation of infant feeding compared to simulation-trained students. Hands-on training using high-fidelity simulation may capitalize on experiential learning to better build clinical feeding skills for future SLPs who may serve in NICU and early intervention settings, while eliminating the risk of potential errors during learning that could affect fragile neonates.
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- Laura L Pitts
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
- Cedar Valley Speech Specialists LLC, Cedar Falls, IA
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
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Qin Y, Liu S, Yang Y, Zhong Y, Hao D, Han H. Effects of human milk odor stimulation on feeding in premature infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8964. [PMID: 38637563 PMCID: PMC11026474 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59175-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Previous studies suggested odor stimulation may influence feeding of premature neonates. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted to assess the effect of human milk odor stimulation on feeding of premature infants. All randomized controlled trials related to human milk odor stimulation on feeding in premature infants published in PubMed, Cochrane, Library, Medline, Embase, Web of science databases and Chinese biomedical literature databases, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) and Wanfang Chinese databases were searched, and The Cochrane Handbook 5.1.0 was used to evaluate the quality and authenticity of the literature. Relevant information of the included studies was extracted and summarized, and the evaluation indexes were analyzed using ReviewManager5.3. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the database to July 28, 2022.12 articles were assessed for eligibility, and six randomized controlled studies were eventually included in the meta-analysis (PRISMA). A total of 6 randomized controlled studies with 763 patients were finally included in the study, and the quality evaluation of literatures were all grade B. Human milk odor stimulation reduced the transition time to oral feeding in premature infants [SMD = - 0.48, 95% CI (- 0.69, - 0.27), Z = 4.54, P < 0.00001] and shortened the duration of parenteral nutrition [MD = - 1.01, 95% CI (- 1.70, - 0.32), Z = 2.88, P = 0.004]. However, it did not change the length of hospitalization for premature infants [MD = - 0.03, 95% CI (- 0.41, 0.35), Z = 0.17, P = 0.86]. The implementation of human milk odor stimulation can reduce the transition time to oral feeding and the duration of parenteral nutrition in premature infants, but further studies are needed to determine whether it can reduce the length of hospital stay in premature infants. More high-quality, large-sample studies are needed to investigate the effect of human milk odor stimulation on the feeding process and other outcomes in premature infants.
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- Yangyang Qin
- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 19 Renmin Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450099, He Nan, China
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 19 Renmin Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450099, He Nan, China.
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 19 Renmin Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450099, He Nan, China
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 19 Renmin Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450099, He Nan, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 156 Jinshui East Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 19 Renmin Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450099, He Nan, China
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Ibrahim C, Grabill M, Smith J, Pineda R. Relationships between preterm medical factors and feeding behaviors at term-equivalent age. Early Hum Dev 2024; 191:105975. [PMID: 38492414 PMCID: PMC11019834 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2024.105975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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AIM To identify relationships between early medical factors and preterm infant feeding behaviors at term-equivalent age. METHODS Forty-three very preterm infants born ≤32 weeks gestation had standardized feeding assessments using the Neonatal Eating Outcome Assessment at term-equivalent age (36-42 weeks postmenstrual age). Medical factors were collected and analyses were run to determine if associations between different medical factors and feeding performance exist. RESULTS Lower Neonatal Eating Outcome Assessment scores at term-equivalent age were associated with lower estimated gestational age (p < .01), lower birthweight (p < .01), older postmenstrual age at discharge (p < .01), longer length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (p < .01), chronic lung disease (p = .03), as well as more days on total parenteral nutrition (p = .03), endotracheal intubation (p < .01), and noninvasive mechanical ventilation (p < .01). CONCLUSION More feeding problems are observed in infants born earlier, with longer hospital stays, and with complex medical courses. Knowledge of the association between these medical factors and feeding difficulties allows for identification of infants who may benefit from early, targeted interventions to optimize the feeding process.
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- Carolyn Ibrahim
- College of Health Sciences, Rush University, Chicago, IL, United States of America
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- Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Saint Louis Children's Hospital Department of Quality, Safety & Practice Excellence, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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- Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy, St. Louis, MO, United States of America; Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.
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ElSeed Peterson EE, Roeckner JT, Deall TW, Karn M, Duncan JR, Flores-Torres J, Kumar A, Randis TM. Need for Gastrostomy Tube in Periviable Infants. Am J Perinatol 2024. [PMID: 38513690 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1781461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to identify clinical and demographic factors associated with gastrostomy tube (g-tube) placement in periviable infants. STUDY DESIGN We conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study of live-born infants between 22 and 25 weeks' gestation. Infants not actively resuscitated and those with congenital anomalies were excluded from analysis. RESULTS Of the 243 infants included, 158 survived until discharge. Of those that survived to discharge, 35 required g-tube prior to discharge. Maternal race/ethnicity (p = 0.006), intraventricular hemorrhage (p = 0.013), periventricular leukomalacia (p = 0.003), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD; p ≤ 0.001), and singleton gestation (p = 0.009) were associated with need for gastrostomy. In a multivariable logistic regression, maternal Black race (Odds Ratio [OR] 2.88; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11-7.47; p = 0.029), singleton gestation (OR 3.99; 95% CI 1.28-12.4; p = 0.017) and BPD (zero g-tube placement in the no BPD arm; p ≤ 0.001) were associated with need for g-tube. CONCLUSION A high percentage of periviable infants surviving until discharge require g-tube at our institution. In this single-center retrospective study, we noted that maternal Black race, singleton gestation, and BPD were associated with increased risk for g-tube placement in infants born between 22 and 25 weeks' gestation. The finding of increased risk with maternal Black race is consistent with previous reports of racial/ethnic disparities in preterm morbidities. Additional studies examining factors associated with successful achievement of oral feedings in preterm infants are necessary and will inform future efforts to advance equity in newborn health. KEY POINTS · BPD, singleton birth, and Black race are associated with need for g-tube in periviable infants.. · Severe intraventricular hemorrhage is associated with increased mortality or g-tube placement in periviable infants.. · Further investigation into the relationship between maternal race and g-tube placement is warranted..
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- Erica E ElSeed Peterson
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Florida Perinatal Associates, Pediatrix, Tampa, Florida
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins All Children Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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Lefton-Greif MA, Arvedson JC, Farneti D, Levy DS, Jadcherla SR. Global State of the Art and Science of Childhood Dysphagia: Similarities and Disparities in Burden. Dysphagia 2024:10.1007/s00455-024-10683-5. [PMID: 38503935 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-024-10683-5] [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: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Feeding/swallowing and airway protection are complex functions, essential for survival, and continue to evolve throughout the lifetime. Medical and surgical advances across the globe have improved the long-term survival of medically complex children at the cost of increasing comorbidities, including dysfunctional swallowing (dysphagia). Dysphagia is prominent in children with histories of preterm birth, neurologic and neuromuscular diagnoses, developmental delays, and aerodigestive disorders; and is associated with medical, health, and neurodevelopmental problems; and long-term socioeconomic, caregiver, health system, and social burdens. Despite these survival and population trends, data on global prevalence of childhood dysphagia and associated burdens are limited, and practice variations are common. This article reviews current global population and resource-dependent influences on current trends for children with dysphagia, disparities in the availability and access to specialized multidisciplinary care, and potential impacts on burdens. A patient example will illustrate some questions to be considered and decision-making options in relation to age and development, availability and accessibility to resources, as well as diverse cultures and family values. Precise recognition of feeding/swallowing disorders and follow-up intervention are enhanced by awareness and knowledge of global disparities in resources. Initiatives are needed, which address geographic and economic barriers to providing optimal care to children with dysphagia.
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- Maureen A Lefton-Greif
- Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
- Departments of Pediatrics, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Audiologic Phoniatric Service, ENT Department AUSL Romagna, Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Health and Human Communication, Universidade Federal, do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Hospital de Clínicas, de Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Multi-Professional Residency Program, Hospital de Clínicas, de Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Divisions of Neonatology, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Dewi DJ, Rachmawati EZK, Wahyuni LK, Hsu WC, Tamin S, Yunizaf R, Prihartono J, Iskandar RATP. Risk of dysphagia in a population of infants born pre-term: characteristic risk factors in a tertiary NICU. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2024; 100:169-176. [PMID: 37848170 PMCID: PMC10943319 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence and characteristics of dysphagia and suck-swallow-breath incoordination as phenotypes of oral feeding difficulties. METHOD A cross-sectional study with secondary data collected consecutively over 2 years from October 2020 to October 2022 to measure the prevalence of swallowing and oral feeding difficulty in preterm infants using Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing examination at the tertiary Integrated Dysphagia Clinic. RESULTS The prevalence of swallowing disorders was 25 % and the prevalence of suck-swallow-breath incoordination was 62.5 %. The significant risk factor that may show a possible correlation with oral feeding difficulty was mature post-menstrual age (p = 0.006) and longer length of stay (p = 0.004). The dominant percentage of upper airway abnormality and disorder were retropalatal collapse (40 %), laryngomalacia (42.5 %), paradoxical vocal cord movement (12.5 %), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (60 %). The dominant characteristic of oral motor examination and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing examination was inadequate non-nutritive sucking (45 %), inadequate postural tone (35 %), and inadequate nutritive sucking (65 %). CONCLUSION Dysphagia in preterm infants is mostly observed in those with mature post-menstrual age, longer length of stay, and the presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease with inadequate non-nutritive sucking and nutritive sucking abilities. Suck-swallow-breath incoordination is primarily observed in those with immature post-menstrual age, a higher prevalence of cardiopulmonary comorbidity, and a higher prevalence of upper airway pathologies (laryngomalacia, paradoxical vocal cord movement) with inadequate nutritive sucking ability.
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- Dwi Juliana Dewi
- Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- National Taiwan University Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Williams H, Bhatt A, Dzioba A, You P, Husein M, Paradis J, Strychowsky JE, Theurer J, Graham ME. Feeding outcomes in tracheostomy-dependent infants - can we predict future gastrostomy tube use? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 177:111877. [PMID: 38295685 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To identify characteristics of infants with tracheostomy that require gastrostomy tube insertion versus those likely to orally feed to predict which patients may benefit from insertion of gastrostomy at the time of tracheostomy placement. METHODS Retrospective review of infants undergoing tracheostomy from birth to 18 months of age. The primary outcome was to identify pre-operative factors predictive of future gastrostomy tube use. Univariate and multivariate analyses evaluated association between pre-operative patient characteristics and feeding outcomes. RESULTS Of 103 patients identified, 73 met inclusion criteria. Upper airway anomaly was the indication for tracheostomy in 70.4 %. Gastrostomy tube was required in 52 patients (75.4 %), with 7 (13.5 %) placed concurrently with tracheostomy. Infants with birth complications, a neurologic diagnosis, multiple co-morbidities, or identified with aspiration risk were more likely to require a gastrostomy tube (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Most infants who require tracheostomy placement from birth until 18 months of age will require nutritional support. Tracheostomy and gastrostomy are uncommonly placed concurrently. Coordination of placement would theoretically minimize the risk of general anesthetic exposure while potentially reducing hospital length of stay and healthcare related costs.
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- Harley Williams
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada; School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada.
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Gould FDH, Mayerl CJ, Adjerid K, Edmonds C, Charles N, Johnson M, German RZ. Impact of volume and rate of milk delivery on coordination of respiration and swallowing in infant pigs. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY. PART A, ECOLOGICAL AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 339:1052-1058. [PMID: 37653670 PMCID: PMC11321598 DOI: 10.1002/jez.2754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The coordination of respiration and swallowing is a life-critical function in infants. Varying volume and rate of milk delivery changes swallowing frequency and bolus volume but any impact on swallow-respiration coordination is unknown. Five infant pigs were filmed with simultaneous high speed videofluoroscopy and plethysmography while feeding from an automatic system delivering milk across a range of volumes and frequencies. Swallow inspiration delay, respiratory cycle duration, and distribution of inspiratory and expiratory swallows were calculated. At constant volume, there were more inspiratory phase swallows when frequency increased. At high constant frequency, increasing volume changed swallow-respiration coordination patterns, with increased occurrence of inspiratory phase swallows. Respiratory cycle duration did not change in response to changes in oral milk delivery. These results suggest that the observed pattern of expiratory swallowing in infants is achieved primarily by regulation of milk intake, not modulation of respiratory patterns by oral sensation.
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- Francois D. H. Gould
- Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, Los Angeles, USA
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- Anatomy and Neuroscience, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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- Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Anatomy and Neuroscience, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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- Anatomy and Neuroscience, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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Zook N, Schultz L, Rizzuto S, Aufdermauer A, Hollander AM, Almond CS, Hollander SA. Supplemental nutrition, feeding disorders, and renourishment in pediatric heart failure through transplantation. Pediatr Transplant 2023; 27:e14601. [PMID: 37706571 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tube feeds are used commonly in children listed for heart transplant; however, rates of renourishment and development of feeding disorders are not sufficiently characterized. METHODS Retrospective review of pediatric heart transplant recipients from January 1, 2014, to January 3, 2021. Demographics, anthropometric, and nutritional data were collected from heart transplant listing through 3 years post-transplant. Renourishment rates, presence of a feeding disorder, and need for a gastric feeding tube were analyzed. Multivariable analysis was conducted to identify risks for poor nutritional outcomes. RESULTS Of 104 patients, 35 (34%) and 36 (35%) were malnourished at heart transplant listing and transplant, respectively, persisting in 21/91 (23%) 1 year postheart transplant. Forty (38%) received tube feeds at listing, 42 (40%) at heart transplant, and 18/90 (20%) 1 year post-transplant. Rates of feeding disorders fell from 23% at transplantation to 10% 1 year post-transplant. Feeding disorders were associated with younger age at heart transplant (p < .001) and congenital heart disease (p = .03). Forty-six percent of infants required a gastric feeding tube. Renourishment occurred in 20% during listing and was associated with ventricular assist device support (p = .03) and noncalorically dense feeds (p = .03). Malnutrition at transplant was associated with inferior post-transplant survival (6/36 (17%) vs. 2/68 (3%); p = .02). CONCLUSIONS Malnourishment requiring tube feeds is common in pediatric heart transplant candidates; however, most patients who eventually survive to transplant remain malnourished at time of transplantation and 1 year later. While some children develop feeding disorders, they generally resolve by 1 year post-transplant.
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- Nina Zook
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Nutrition Services, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Nutrition Services, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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Santiago R, Gorenberg BJ, Hurtubise C, Senekki-Florent P, Kudchadkar SR. Speech-language pathologist involvement in the paediatric intensive care unit. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37778370 PMCID: PMC10982122 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2023.2244195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To measure the prevalence of speech-language pathologist (SLP) involvement and associated trends for critically ill children in United States (US) paediatric intensive care units (PICU) through secondary analysis of the Prevalence of Acute Rehab for Kids in the PICU (PARK-PICU) study data. METHOD A secondary analysis of cross-sectional point prevalence study conducted over 1 day in 82 US PICUs. Data collected included SLP presence, patients' age, length of stay, medical interventions, aetiology, admission data, Glasgow Coma Scale scores, staffing involvement, and family presence. RESULT Among 961 patients, 82 were visited by an SLP on the study day for a prevalence of 8.5%. Most visits were for children <3 years old. The odds of SLP involvement were lower for children who were 7-12 years old (vs. age 0-2; adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.28; 95% CI 0.1-0.8), were mechanically ventilated via endotracheal tube (vs. room air; aOR 0.02; 95% CI 0.005-0.11), or had mild or severe disability (mild vs. no disability; aOR 0.34; 95% CI 0.16-0.76 and severe vs. no disability; aOR 0.39; 95% CI 0.17-0.90). Concurrent physical and/or occupational therapy involvement was associated with higher odds of SLP involvement (aOR 3.6; 95% CI 2.1-6.4). CONCLUSION SLP involvement is infrequent in US PICUs. PICU teams should be educated about the scope of SLP practice, to support communication and oral feeding needs during early recovery from critical illness.
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- Rachel Santiago
- Department of Otolaryngology & Communication Enhancement, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Chou Y, Wang LW, Lin CJ, Wang LY, Tsai WH, Ko MJ. Evaluation of feeding difficulties using videofluoroscopic swallow study and swallowing therapy in infants and children. Pediatr Neonatol 2023; 64:547-553. [PMID: 36849324 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2022.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Infants and children with feeding difficulties have swallowing dysfunction and high risk of aspiration, which could be silent without choking, resulting in recurrent pneumonia and long-term respiratory morbidity. Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) is a useful tool for real-time visualization of the swallowing process and airway aspiration. This study reported a single-institutional 10-year experience of VFSS in pediatric patients with feeding difficulties and the efficacy of swallowing therapy. METHODS From 2011 to 2020, 30 infants and children with feeding difficulties received VFSS examinations in a medical center at a median age of 19 months (range 7 days-8 years). The images of the swallowing process (oral phase, triggering of pharyngeal swallowing, and pharyngeal phase) under videofluoroscopy were analyzed by a radiologist and a speech-language pathologist. Aspiration severity was assessed from VFSS observations and rated by an eight-point Penetration-Aspiration-Scale (PAS), with higher scores indicating increased severity. Swallowing therapy was performed by experienced speech-language therapists, and follow-up of oral feeding tolerance and risk of aspiration pneumonia was done. RESULTS Of the 30 patients, 24 (80%) had neurological deficits. High PAS scores (6-8) were observed in 25 (83.4%) patients, and 22 had a PAS score of 8, indicating silent aspiration. Of the 25 patients with high PAS scores, 19 (76%) had neurological deficits, and 18 (72%) depended on tube feeding at a median age of 20 months. Swallowing problems occurred most frequently during the pharyngeal phase in the patients with high PAS scores. VFSS-based swallowing therapy improved oral feeding ability and reduced aspiration episodes. CONCLUSION Infants and children with swallowing dysfunction and neurological deficits had high risk of severe aspiration. Swallowing problems in the pharyngeal phase were the most common VFSS findings in patients with severe aspiration. VFSS may help guide problem-oriented swallowing therapy to reduce the risk of recurrent aspiration.
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- Yun Chou
- Department of Pediatrics, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Center for General Education, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Fishbein MH, Kronberg J, Alvarado S, Bohm D, Ideran P, Scarborough DR. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Infants With GERD-Like Symptoms: A New Paradigm. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 77:39-46. [PMID: 37084339 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003802] [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: 04/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-like symptoms have been classically defined as having a wide array of symptoms. In these instances, anti-reflux medications are ineffective and overprescribed. Rather these symptoms are more attributable to dysphagia and unsettledness/colic. To address these conditions at our center, both speech language pathologist (SLP) and/or occupational therapist (OT) have contributed to evaluation. We hypothesized that dysphagia and unsettledness/colic are highly prevalent, yet under recognized in this population. METHODS Full-term infants with typical development and under 6 months of age (N = 174) were included. Infants with suspected dysphagia and/or evident colic/unsettledness were evaluated by SLP and OT, respectively. RESULTS GERD-like symptoms were present in 109 infants with attributes of dysphagia in n = 46, unsettledness/colic in n = 37, and combined in n = 26. CONCLUSION A multidisciplinary approach, including SLP and OT, is recommended for the evaluation of infants with GERD-like symptoms.
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- Mark H Fishbein
- From Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
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- Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL
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- the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH
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Denk-Linnert DM, Farneti D, Nawka T, am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen A, Moerman M, Zorowka P, Farahat M, Schindler A, Geneid A. Position Statement of the Union of European Phoniatricians (UEP): Fees and Phoniatricians' Role in Multidisciplinary and Multiprofessional Dysphagia Management Team. Dysphagia 2023; 38:711-718. [PMID: 35972695 PMCID: PMC9379897 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10502-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The need for multidisciplinary and multiprofessional management of dysphagia is constantly increasing and creating a major challenge for healthcare professionals and society, especially in terms of professional expertise and human resources. The distribution of tasks among the dysphagia team members, which includes phoniatricians, otolaryngologists, and speech-language therapists, is flexible and overlapping. For assessing dysphagia, the (fibreoptic) flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), with or without videofluoroscopy, is a pivotal diagnostic tool. This position paper aims to illustrate the phoniatrician's role in performing a FEES, which is an indispensable component of the diagnostic workup of patients suffering from oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is based on the current collaborative expert view of the Swallowing Committee of the Union of European Phoniatricians and a literature review. A FEES is one of the core competences of phoniatricians due to their endoscopic expertise and experience in the field of dysphagia and diseases of the upper aerodigestive tract. Therefore, the phoniatrician is an important member of the dysphagia team, for the medical diagnostics of the aerodigestive tract and dysphagia as well as for FEES. Phoniatric competence is especially important for head and neck cancer patients, infants, and complex cases.
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- Doris-Maria Denk-Linnert
- grid.411904.90000 0004 0520 9719Division of Phoniatrics and Speech-Language Therapy, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, University Hospital Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Audiology and Phoniatrics Department - Romagna Health Service, Rimini Hospital, Rimini, Italy
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- grid.6363.00000 0001 2218 4662Department of Audiology and Phoniatrics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- grid.5361.10000 0000 8853 2677Department of Hearing, Speech and Voice Disorders, Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- grid.56302.320000 0004 1773 5396Department of Otolaryngology, Research Chair of Voice, Swallowing and Communication Disorders, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- grid.4708.b0000 0004 1757 2822Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, L. Sacco, Phoniatric Unit, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- grid.7737.40000 0004 0410 2071Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Phoniatrics-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Marshall J, Buttsworth J, Grandt HDS, Raatz M, Signorini A, Fernando S, Clarke S. Testing and Development of Slightly Thick Infant Formula Recipes for Dysphagia Management: An Australian Perspective. Dysphagia 2023:10.1007/s00455-022-10550-1. [PMID: 36637506 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10550-1] [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: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Thickened feeds may be useful in supporting improved suck-swallow-breath coordination and airway protection in infants with dysphagia. Unfortunately, the stability of thickened feeds for infant formulas is unpredictable, which makes use of this strategy challenging. This study aimed to propose a set of Level 1 (slightly thick) recipes for Australian infant formulas/thickeners. A secondary aim was to test whether formula could be batch prepared. A set of powdered, ready-to-feed, and specialized formulas were mixed with two thickening products (Aptamil Feed Thickener® and Supercol®) and tested at 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-, and 45-min intervals using the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) Flow Test. Formula/thickener samples were mixed following manufacturer instructions, but recipes were adapted to determine an ideal recipe for Level 1 (slightly thick) consistency that would be maintained over a feed. Samples were refrigerated, reheated after 12 h, and retested. Each combination was tested six times. Overall, 1,353 IDDSI Flow Tests were conducted using 14 formula/thickener combinations. In all combinations, recipe alterations were made using metric spoon measurements as opposed to the manufacturer-provided scoop. All samples were most variable at the 5-min timepoint. Formulas thickened with Supercol® generally reached a more stable consistency by 10 min, whereas formulas thickened with Aptamil Feed Thickener® were more stable by 15 min. Samples tested after 12 h were more variable with Aptamil Feed Thickener®. This study provides practical recommendations for clinicians working with infants requiring thickened feeds for dysphagia management. Further study under controlled laboratory conditions is required.
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- Jeanne Marshall
- Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Diamanti A, Capriati T, Mosca A, Trovato CM, Laureti F, Mazzoli B, Bolasco G, Caldaro T, De Peppo F, Staccioli S, Papa RE, Cerchiari A, De Angelis P, Maggiore G. Neurological impairment and malnutrition in children: The role of home enteral nutrition in real life. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1087603. [PMID: 37032763 PMCID: PMC10073451 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1087603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Objective Recent decades have brought an increased survival of children with Neurologic Impairment (NI) but malnutrition and digestive comorbidity remain important challenges to face. We designed the present study to assess the course of nutritional status following standardized Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) program and to evaluate impact of changing mode of feeding, as a part of overall multidisciplinary management, on digestive co-morbidity as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Oropharyngeal Dysphagia (OPD), constipation and airway aspiration. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis on NI children entered into Institutional HEN program due to NI disorders between January 2011 and 2019. Demographic, anthropometric characteristics (BMI z-score and weight for age z-score) and symptoms (GERD, OPD constipation and airway aspiration) were collected at the enrolment and during the follow up. Results We enrolled 402 patients (median age: 39 months); overall survival was 97%. Nutritional status was significantly improved by HEN; in particular growth profile significantly changed within the first 2 years following HEN beginning; GERD and airways aspirations decreased after HEN beginning. Constipation and OPD remained unchanged over time. Conclusions Malnutrition and digestive complaints are distinctive features of NI children. Nutritional status improve after 2 years from the beginning of standardized nutritional interventions. Overall multidisciplinary care, including standardized HEN protocols, seems to also impact on GERD and airway aspirations, which can decrease over time. It is possible that constipation and OPD, unchanged over time, are more dependent on underlying diseases than on overall treatments.
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- Antonella Diamanti
- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
- *Correspondence: Antonella Diamanti
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Palidoro Pediatric Surgery, Department of Specialized Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatrics Unit, University Department of Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Rome, Italy
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Lee G, Lee J, Jeon GW, Jun YH. A thickened formula reduces feeding-associated oxygen desaturation and bradycardia in preterm infants. Clin Exp Pediatr 2023; 66:32-37. [PMID: 36521453 PMCID: PMC9815936 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2022.00780] [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: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although preterm infants often experience desaturation or bradycardia during oral feeding, specific guidelines for its management are lacking. PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effects of a commercial thickened formula (TF) on oxygen saturation and heart rate stabilization during oral feeding in preterm infants. METHODS This retrospective study included 122 infants born at a median (interquartile range [IQR]) 31+6 weeks (29+4 -34+6 weeks) of gestation weighing 1,725 g (1,353-2,620 g) and fed commercial cornstarch-containing TF due to feeding-associated desaturation or bradycardia. We excluded infants fed TF to treat symptomatic regurgitation. Desaturation and bradycardia events were compared between 3 days prior to the change and 3 days after the change to TF. Desaturation and bradycardia were defined as SpO2 <85% and heart rate <100 beats/min during or immediately after oral bottle feeding, respectively. RESULTS The median (IQR) postmenstrual age and weight were 36+1 weeks (34+6-38+0 weeks) and 2,395 g (2,160-2,780 g), respectively, at the time of change to TF. The frequency of desaturation significantly decreased after TF feeding (median [IQR]: 2.3 [1.3-3.3] events/day vs. 0.3 [0-1.7] events/day, P< 0.001). Bradycardia also decreased after TF feeding (0.3 [0-1] events/day vs. 0 [0-0.7] events/day, P=0.006). There were no cases of diarrhea or electrolyte abnormalities after TF feeding. Defecation frequency decreased (P=0.037), and polyethylene glycol was prescribed to 27% of the TF-fed infants. In a subgroup analysis of 16 infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the frequency of desaturation was reduced (2.3 [1.8-3.8] events/day vs. 0.5 [0-1.5] events/day, P=0.042), and weight gain improved (22.5 [3.1-36.3] g/day vs. 41.3 [28.1-55.1] g/day, P=0.019), after TF feeding. CONCLUSION TF feeding significantly reduces oral feeding-associated oxygen desaturation and bradycardia in preterm infants. TF may be useful for stabilizing oxygen saturation and heart rate among preterm infants with difficulties in oral feeding.
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- Gayoung Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea.,Department of Pediatrics, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea.,Department of Pediatrics, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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Kaspy KR, Burg G, Garrison AP, Miller CK, Pentiuk S, Smith MM, Benscoter D. The follow up of complex infants in an aerodigestive clinic. Paediatr Respir Rev 2022; 44:3-10. [PMID: 36411238 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2022.06.002] [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: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The current available literature evaluating pediatric multidisciplinary aerodigestive programs for the management of aerodigestive disorders in infants was reviewed. Multidisciplinary aerodigestive programs have emerged to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for the growing population of children with aerodigestive conditions, including complex airway, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and feeding disorders, which are prevalent among infants discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The team approach central to aerodigestive clinics offers a comprehensive diagnostic workup and unified management plan through consolidated interdisciplinary clinics, combined endoscopic procedures, and regular team discussions, leading to improved resource utilization and health care outcomes. We review common conditions presenting in the NICU that benefit from the aerodigestive model of care, including esophageal atresia, prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia with or without tracheostomy or ventilator dependence, and dysphagia.
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- Kimberley R Kaspy
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Aerodigestive and Esophageal Center, Division of Speech-Language Pathology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Umay E, Eyigor S, Giray E, Karadag Saygi E, Karadag B, Durmus Kocaaslan N, Yuksel D, Demir AM, Tutar E, Tikiz C, Gurcay E, Unlu Z, Celik P, Unlu Akyuz E, Mengu G, Bengisu S, Alicura S, Unver N, Yekteusaklari N, Uz C, Cikili Uytun M, Bagcier F, Tarihci E, Akaltun MS, Ayranci Sucakli I, Cankurtaran D, Aykın Z, Aydın R, Nazli F. Pediatric dysphagia overview: best practice recommendation study by multidisciplinary experts. World J Pediatr 2022; 18:715-724. [PMID: 35821340 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-022-00584-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is no comprehensive and multidisciplinary recommendation study covering all aspects of pediatric dysphagia (PD). This study aimed to generate PD management recommendations with methods that can be used in clinical practice to fill this gap in our country and in the world, from the perspective of experienced multidisciplinary experts. METHODS This recommendation paper was generated by a multidisciplinary team, using the seven-step process and a three-round modified Delphi survey via e-mail. First, ten open-ended questions were created, and then detailed recommendations including management, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up were created with the answers from these questions. Each recommendation item was voted on by the experts as overall consensus (strong recommendation), approaching consensus (weak recommendation) and divergent consensus (not recommended). RESULTS In the 1st Delphi round, a questionnaire of 414 items was prepared based on the experts' responses to ten open-ended questions. In the 2nd Delphi round, 59.2% of these items were accepted as pre-recommendation. In the 3rd Delphi round, 62.6% of 246 items were accepted for inclusion in the proposals. The final version recommendations consisted of 154 items. CONCLUSIONS This study includes comprehensive and detailed answers for every problem that could be posed in clinical practice for the management of PD, and recommendations are for all pediatric patients with both oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia.
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- Ebru Umay
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ankara, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospıtal, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dr Sami Ulus Maternity, Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Marmara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Developmental Pediatric, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ankara, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Western Languages and Literatures, Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University, English Language and Literature Division, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ankara, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ankara, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health, Mamak Public Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey
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Jáuregui EJ, Abts MF, Dahl JP, Parikh SR, Horn DL, Pickens M, Park JS, DeMarre K, Hoang J, Johnson K. Beyond Laryngeal Clefts: Interarytenoid Injection Augmentation to Predict Success of Suture Augmentation in Children. Laryngoscope 2022. [PMID: 36069277 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30374] [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: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of interarytenoid injection augmentation (IAIA) and the ability of IAIA to predict response to interarytenoid suture augmentation (IASA) based on diet advancement on video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). METHODS Retrospective cohort analysis of patients with persistent pharyngeal dysphagia at a tertiary children's hospital with VFSS pre- and post-IAIA were included between March 2011 and June 2019. RESULTS Median age of the 229 patients was 2.2 years (5.8 months-19 years). Interarytenoid mucosal height (IAMH) was found to be above the false vocal folds in 112 patients (53.4%) and at true vocal folds in 10 (4.9%) patients. On VFSS post-IAIA, 95 (41.5%) patients were successfully advanced in recommended diet consistency, 115 (50.2%) were stable, and 19 (8.3%) needed thicker consistency. Paired t-tests on pre- and post-operative consistency scores showed significant improvement, p-value of <0.0001, 95% confidence interval (CI; 0.50-0.85). Poisson regression found no covariates with significant association with improvement on IAIA. For IASA patients, 35/60 (58.3%) improved on post-op VFSS. Paired t-tests on pre- and post-operative consistency scores showed significant improvement, p-value of <0.0001, 95% CI (0.63-1.33). Positive predictive value for IAIA predicting response to IASA was 77% with positive likelihood ratio of 2.3. The response to IAIA versus no response to IAIA likelihood ratios were found to have a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests IAIA yields objective improvement in swallow function on VFSS in nearly half of our patients and may be a reliable diagnostic tool to predict response to IASA in patients with persistent pharyngeal dysphagia with or without a laryngeal cleft. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3 Laryngoscope, 2022.
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- Emmanuel J Jáuregui
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- Speech and Language Services, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.,Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A
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Deglutition-related cardiorespiratory events. Early Hum Dev 2022; 171:105602. [PMID: 35749800 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2022.105602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Botulinum Toxin Injection for the Treatment of Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14050321. [PMID: 35622568 PMCID: PMC9147508 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14050321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Dysphagia associated with upper esophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction remarkably affects the quality of life of patients. UES injection of botulinum toxin is an effective treatment for dysphagia. In comparison with skeletal muscles of the limb and trunk, the UES is a special therapeutic target of botulinum toxin injection, owing to its several anatomical, physiological, and pathophysiological features. This review focuses on (1) the anatomy and function of the UES and the pathophysiology of UES dysfunction in dysphagia and why the entire UES rather than the cricopharyngeal muscle before/during botulinum toxin injection should be examined and targeted; (2) the therapeutic mechanisms of botulinum toxin for UES dysfunction, including the choice of injection sites, dose, and volume; (3) the strengths and weaknesses of guiding techniques, including electromyography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and balloon catheter dilation for botulinum toxin injection of the UES.
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Feeding difficulty is common in the pediatric population, particularly in at-risk infants, such as those born prematurely. Appropriate work-up should involve a multidisciplinary team and may commonly use modified barium swallow and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallow, in addition to history and physical examination. Structural causes of dysphagia may involve surgical management, whereas nonstructural causes may invoke medical therapies. If symptoms do not resolve following intervention, it is important to revisit the interdisciplinary team, because dysphagia is commonly multifactorial in origin. Appropriate identification and early intervention are necessary for successful outcomes in growth and development for children.
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- Annie E Moroco
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nemours Children's Hospital of Delaware, 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803, USA.
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Feeding Problems and Long-Term Outcomes in Preterm Infants—A Systematic Approach to Evaluation and Management. CHILDREN 2021; 8:children8121158. [PMID: 34943354 PMCID: PMC8700416 DOI: 10.3390/children8121158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Preterm infants are known to have long-term healthcare needs. With advances in neonatal medical care, younger and more preterm infants are surviving, placing a subset of the general population at risk of long-term healthcare needs. Oral feeding problems in this population often play a substantial yet under-appreciated role. Oral feeding competency in preterm infants is deemed an essential requirement for hospital discharge. Despite achieving discharge readiness, feeding problems persist into childhood and can have a residual impact into adulthood. The early diagnosis and management of feeding problems are essential requisites to mitigate any potential long-term challenges in preterm-born adults. This review provides an overview of the physiology of swallowing and oral feeding skills, disruptions to oral feeding in preterm infants, the outcomes of preterm infants with feeding problems, and an algorithmic approach to the evaluation and management of neonatal feeding problems.
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Anderson S, Brill J, Kuchinski K. Russell-Silver Syndrome and Associated Feeding Challenges. J Pediatr Health Care 2021; 35:630-638. [PMID: 34215464 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2021.05.004] [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: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Marshall J, Clarke S, Escott C, Pados BF. Assessing the flow rate of different bottles and teats for neonates with feeding difficulties: An Australian context. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2020.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Aguirregomezcorta FR, Osona B, Peña-Zarza JA, Gil JA, Vetter-Laracy S, Frontera G, Figuerola J, Bover-Bauza C. Diagnosis and management of aspiration using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in a Pediatric Pulmonology Unit. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:1651-1658. [PMID: 33620151 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25328] [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: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Swallowing disorders lead to chronic lung aspiration. Early detection and treatment of aspiration in children with dysphagia are important to prevent lung damage. Diagnosis of aspiration, which may be silent, requires an instrumental study such as fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Despite its usefulness, it is rarely practiced by pediatric pulmonologists. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and utility of FEES performed in the pediatric respiratory unit of a tertiary hospital, analyze the clinical characteristics, endoscopic findings and proposed treatments, and identify the factors associated with penetration or aspiration. METHODS Medical records of 373 children with suspected aspiration who were referred to the pediatric respiratory unit for FEES were reviewed retrospectively. Clinical characteristics, FEES findings, and the proposed treatments were analyzed. RESULTS Laryngeal penetration/aspiration was seen in 47.9% of the patients. The most common associated conditions were neurological disease and prematurity. The most frequently observed endoscopic finding was altered laryngeal sensitivity (36.5%). Intervention was recommended in 54.2% of the patients. Complications were not seen during any of the procedures. The multivariate logistic regression model revealed an independent association between aspiration and alterations in laryngeal sensitivity (odds ratio [OR], 5.68), pharyngeal pooling (OR, 11.47), and post-swallowing food residues (OR, 8.08). CONCLUSIONS The FEES procedure performed by pediatric pulmonologists is a reliable method for diagnosing aspiration in children. It can be safely executed by trained pulmonologists, and significant endoscopic signs other than aspiration can guide in the diagnosis and management recommendations.
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- Fernando R Aguirregomezcorta
- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Research Group in Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea Syndrome, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Multidisciplinary Research Group in Pediatrics, Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Effectiveness of the Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention on Feeding Performance, Duration of Hospital Stay, and Weight of Preterm Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 2021; 40:257-265. [PMID: 34033447 DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most preterm neonates are unable to achieve independent oral feeding and are fed using tubes. Premature infant oral motor intervention (PIOMI) is effective in initiating early oral feeding and reducing hospital stays. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PIOMI on feeding performance, duration of hospital stay, and weight of preterm neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). METHODS This was a parallel randomized controlled trial conducted in Egypt. Sixty preterm neonates born between 30 and 34 weeks of gestation were randomly selected (30 in the study group and 30 in the control group). The study was conducted at the NICU in Sohag, Egypt, over 3 months from October to December 2019. Two tools were used: demographic data of preterm neonates according to gestational age, sex, weight, and diagnosis, and PIOMI. RESULTS Among the preterm neonates in the study group, full oral feeding was achieved significantly earlier (P = .03), milk leakage decreased significantly (P = .001), weight was significantly higher (P = .018), and the duration of hospital stay was significantly lower (P = .014) than that in the control group. CONCLUSION Premature infant oral motor intervention was effective in improving preterm neonates' feeding performance, reducing the duration of hospital stay, and increasing their weight. This study recommended that a training program for nurses in the NICU about PIOMI for preterm neonates be conducted, along with training of the parents to use PIOMI and the implementation of policies in the NICU to conduct PIOMI as a part of daily routine preterm neonatal care.
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Viswanathan S, Jadcherla S. Anemia of Prematurity and Oral Feeding Milestones in Premature Infants. Am J Perinatol 2021; 38:553-559. [PMID: 31777047 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Anemia of prematurity (AOP) and oral feeding problems are common in premature infants. This study aimed to determine the influence of AOP on aerodigestive outcomes and the duration to full Per Oral (PO). STUDY DESIGN Prospectively collected data on premature infants who initiated oral feeds at ≤ 34 weeks' postmenstrual age were examined. Infants were categorized into "AOP+" and "AOP-" based on hematocrit at initial PO, that is, < 29 or ≥ 29%. RESULTS Forty-four infants in AOP+ compared with 74 in AOP-. AOP+ infants had lower birth gestation and weight (p < 0.001). The anthropometrics at initial PO were similar. AOP+ had lower mean hematocrit and higher oxygen need at initial PO, and at full PO (p < 0.05). AOP+ reached full PO at a later gestation and took longer days from initial PO to full PO (p < 0.01). BPD, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH ≤ 2), and hospital stay were greater in the AOP+ (p < 0.05). After adjusting for covariates, initial PO hematocrit was not predictive of time to full PO [hazard ratio 1.3 (CI 0.88-2.0), p = 0.18]. CONCLUSION AOP is not independently associated with the duration to full PO. Supplemental oxygen for associated comorbidities may have compensated for the underlying anemia.
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- Sreekanth Viswanathan
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Hospital, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida.,Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio.,Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Research Program, Center for Perinatal Research, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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Jonsdottir RB, Jonsdottir H, Orlygsdottir B, Flacking R. A shorter breastfeeding duration in late preterm infants than term infants during the first year. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1209-1217. [PMID: 32979246 PMCID: PMC7984052 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIM Little attention has been paid to breastfeeding late preterm (LPT) infants. This study compared breastfeeding, worries, depression and stress in mothers of LPT and term-born infants throughout the first year. We also described factors associated with shorter breastfeeding duration of LPT infants. METHODS This longitudinal cohort study of the mothers of singleton infants-129 born LPT and 277 born at term-was conducted at Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, which has the country's only neonatal intensive care unit. The mothers answered questionnaires when their infants were 1, 4, 8 and 12 months of age. RESULTS Mothers breastfed LPT infants for a significantly shorter time than term infants: a median of 7 months (95% confidence interval 5.53-8.48) vs 9 months (95% confidence interval 8.39-9.61) (P < .05). Starting solids at up to 4 months was the strongest risk factor for LPT breastfeeding cessation during the first year, after adjusting for confounders (P < .001). Their mothers reported more worries about their infants' health and behaviour during the first year and were more likely to experience depression at 4 months. CONCLUSION Mothers with LPT infants are vulnerable and need greater practical breastfeeding and emotional support in hospital and at home.
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- Rakel B. Jonsdottir
- Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLandspitali – The National University Hospital of IcelandReykjavikIceland
- Faculty of NursingSchool of Health SciencesUniversity of IcelandReykjavikIceland
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- Faculty of NursingSchool of Health SciencesUniversity of IcelandReykjavikIceland
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- Faculty of NursingSchool of Health SciencesUniversity of IcelandReykjavikIceland
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- School of Education, Health and Social StudiesDalarna UniversityFalunSweden
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Mayerl CJ, Edmonds CE, Gould FDH, German RZ. Increased viscosity of milk during infant feeding improves swallow safety through modifying sucking in an animal model. J Texture Stud 2021; 52:603-611. [PMID: 33783823 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12599] [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] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Infants experiencing frequent aspiration, the entry of milk into the airway, are often prescribed thickened fluids to improve swallow safety. However, research on the outcomes of thickened milk on infant feeding have been limited to documenting rates of aspiration and the rheologic properties of milk following thickening. As a result, we have little insight into the physiologic and behavioral mechanisms driving differences in performance during feeding on high viscosity milk. Understanding the physiologic and behavioral mechanisms driving variation in performance at different viscosities is especially critical, because the structures involved in feeding respond differently to sensory stimulation. We used infant pigs, a validated animal model for infant feeding, to test how the tongue, soft palate, and hyoid respond to changes in viscosity during sucking and swallowing, in addition to measuring swallow safety and bolus size. We found that the tongue exhibited substantive changes in its movements associated with thickened fluids during sucking and swallowing, but that pharyngeal transit time as well as hyoid and soft palate movements during swallowing were unaffected. This work demonstrates the integrated nature of infant feeding and that behaviors associated with sucking are more sensitive to sensorimotor feedback associated with changes in milk viscosity than those associated with the pharyngeal swallow, likely due to its reflexive nature.
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- Christopher J Mayerl
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio, USA
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Hojsak I, Chourdakis M, Gerasimidis K, Hulst J, Huysentruyt K, Moreno-Villares JM, Joosten K. What are the new guidelines and position papers in pediatric nutrition: A 2015-2020 overview. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021; 43:49-63. [PMID: 34024560 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nutrition related publications in pediatric population cover wide range of topics and therefore it is usually difficult for clinicians to get an overview of recent nutrition related guidelines or recommendations. METHODS The Special Interest Group (SIG) of Pediatrics of European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) performed a literature search to capture publications in the last five years aiming to provide the latest information concerning nutritional issues in children in general and in specific diseases and to discuss progression in the field of pediatric nutrition evidence-based practice. RESULTS Eight major topics were identified as the most frequently reported including allergy, critical illness, neonatal nutrition, parenteral and enteral nutrition, micronutrients, probiotics and malnutrition. Furthermore, it was noted that many reports were disease focused or included micronutrients and were, therefore, represented as tables. CONCLUSION Overall, it has been shown that most reports on nutrition topics in pediatrics were systematic reviews or guidelines/position papers of relevant societies, but many of them basing the conclusion on a limited number of high-quality randomized controlled trials or large observational cohort studies.
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- Iva Hojsak
- Children's Hospital Zagreb, University of Zagreb Medical School, Zagreb, Croatia; University J.J. Strossmayer Medical School, Osijek, Croatia.
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Pediatrics and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Sophia Children's Hospital - Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Mayerl CJ, Steer KE, Chava AM, Bond LE, Edmonds CE, Gould FDH, Stricklen BM, Hieronymous TL, German RZ. The contractile patterns, anatomy and physiology of the hyoid musculature change longitudinally through infancy. Proc Biol Sci 2021; 288:20210052. [PMID: 33715426 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2021.0052] [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: 01/12/2023] Open
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All mammalian infants suckle, a fundamentally different process than drinking in adults. Infant mammal oropharyngeal anatomy is also anteroposteriorly compressed and becomes more elongate postnatally. While suckling and drinking require different patterns of muscle use and kinematics, little insight exists into how the neuromotor and anatomical systems change through the time that infants suckle. We measured the orientation, activity and contractile patterns of five muscles active during infant feeding from early infancy until weaning using a pig model. Muscles not aligned with the long axis of the body became less mediolaterally orientated with age. However, the timing of activation and the contractile patterns of those muscles exhibited little change, although variation was larger in younger infants than older infants. At both ages, there were differences in contractile patterns within muscles active during both sucking and swallowing, as well as variation among muscles during swallowing. The changes in anatomy, coupled with less variation closer to weaning and little change in muscle firing and shortening patterns suggest that the neuromotor system may be optimized to transition to solid foods. The lesser consequences of aspiration during feeding on an all-liquid diet may not necessitate the evolution of variation in neuromotor function through infancy.
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- C J Mayerl
- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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- NEOMED Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, 4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272, USA
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Adjerid K, Mayerl CJ, Gould FDH, Edmonds CE, Stricklen BM, Bond LE, German RZ. Does birth weight affect neonatal body weight, growth, and physiology in an animal model? PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246954. [PMID: 33592070 PMCID: PMC7886147 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Infant birth weight affects neuromotor and biomechanical swallowing performance in infant pig models. Preterm infants are generally born low birth weight and suffer from delayed development and neuromotor deficits. These deficits include critical life skills such as swallowing and breathing. It is unclear whether these neuromotor and biomechanical deficits are a result of low birth weight or preterm birth. In this study we ask: are preterm infants simply low birth weight infants or do preterm infants differ from term infants in weight gain and swallowing behaviors independent of birth weight? We use a validated infant pig model to show that preterm and term infants gain weight differently and that birth weight is not a strong predictor of functional deficits in preterm infant swallowing. We found that preterm infants gained weight at a faster rate than term infants and with nearly three times the variation. Additionally, we found that the number of sucks per swallow, swallow duration, and the delay of the swallows relative to the suck cycles were not impacted by birth weight. These results suggest that any correlation of developmental or swallowing deficits with reduced birth weight are likely linked to underlying physiological immaturity of the preterm infant.
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- Khaled Adjerid
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, United States of America
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Characterization of Esophageal and Sphincter Reflexes across Maturation in Dysphagic Infants with Oral Feeding Success vs Infants requiring Gastrostomy. Dysphagia 2021; 37:148-157. [PMID: 33576892 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-021-10258-8] [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: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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To test the hypothesis that esophageal and sphincteric sensory-motor reflexes are distinct across maturation in infants with dysphagia receiving gastrostomy-tube (G-tube). This is a retrospective review of 29 dysphagic infants (N = 15 study requiring gastrostomy, N = 14 age matched control achieving oral feeds) that underwent longitudinal pharyngeal-esophageal manometry at 42.3 (37-50.2) weeks postmenstrual age (PMA) and 48.9 (43.3-57.9) weeks PMA. Graded stimuli (0.1-5 mL) of varying media (air, water, and apple juice) tested esophageal peristaltic reflex, upper esophageal sphincter contractile reflex (UESCR), and lower esophageal sphincter relaxation reflex (LESRR). Comparisons were performed between study and controls and across maturation (time-1 vs time-2). Data represented as mean ± SE or OR (95% CI). Across maturation (time-1 vs time-2): Study infants did not exhibit significant differences across in peristaltic, UES, or LES reflexes (all p > 0.05). In contrast, controls exhibited increased UES resting pressure (13 ± 3 vs 17 ± 3 mmHg, p = 0.001), LES resting pressure (22 ± 3 vs 25 ± 3 mmHg, p < 0.009), LES nadir pressure (0.5 ± 1 vs 4.3 ± 1 mmHg, p = 0.001), and esophago-deglutition responses [2.5 (1.23-4.88), p = 0.04], and decreased secondary peristalsis [0.44 (0.31-0.61), p = 0.001], UESCR [0.4 (0.25-0.65), p = 0.001], LESRR [0.4 (0.24-0.75), p = 0.01], and symptoms [0.6 (0.45-0.83), p = 0.005]. Among infants with dysphagia, esophageal provocation induced peristaltic reflex, UESCR, and LESRR advance with longitudinal maturation when infants are oral-fed successfully, but not in those who received gastrostomy. Underlying mechanisms may be related to esophageal sensitivity, afferent or efferent transmission, and coordination of upstream excitation and downstream inhibition, which can be potential therapeutic targets for improving feeding capabilities after gastrostomy placement in infants with dysphagia.
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Lavan M, Wang X, McCain R, Jannasch A, Cooper B, Hostetler S, Byrn S, Knipp G. Development of a Pediatric Mini-Tablet Formulation for Expedited Preclinical Studies. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:40. [PMID: 33417081 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01891-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Multiple considerations are essential to address the main challenges of dose flexibility and patient adherence in pediatric drug development, particularly for oncology. Mini-tablets, 2 mm in diameter, were manufactured using a rotary tablet press at a set weight and compression force level. The physical characteristics were consistent for mini-tablets throughout multiple batches. Polymeric amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) was used as a solubility enhancing technique to increase solubility and exposure of lapatinib. The effects of the polymeric excipient and disintegrant on drug release properties were investigated. While having a lower apparent solubility and shorter storage stability, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose E3 (HPMCE3) formulation provided a higher percentage of drug release compared to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP). The intermolecular interaction within the ASD system plays a role in the level of apparent solubility, physical stability, and concentration of free drug available in an aqueous environment. Juvenile porcine models at two different weight groups (10 and 20 kg) were used to obtain the pharmacokinetic parameters of lapatinib. While the dose-normalized exposure of drug was found to be lower in the pig study, the dose flexibility of mini-tablets enabled a constant dose level to be administered to achieve equivalent plasma concentration-time profiles between the two groups. This linear scaling in the amount of drug in pediatric and adult population has also been observed in human clinical studies.
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Krishnamurthy R, Balasubramanium RK, Kamath N, Bhat KG. A Delphi survey based construction and validation of test for oropharyngeal dysphagia in Indian neonates. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 140:110306. [PMID: 32829932 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110306] [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: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND SLPs have a crucial need to depend on comprehensive clinical swallowing assessments to determine the presence of dysphagia in neonates. A comprehensive clinical swallowing assessment that is ethnoculturally sensitive may help to identify the presence and severity of swallowing problems in neonates. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to construct and validate the contents of a test for oropharyngeal dysphagia in Indian neonates (TOD-IN). METHOD The test for oropharyngeal dysphagia in Indian neonates (TOD-IN) was developed using the Delphi process. Five expert panelists served as participants; two rounds of electronic questionnaire-based survey was carried out to develop and validate the contents of TOD-IN. RESULTS Round one rendered descriptive data that was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. At the end of round one, panelists unequivocally agreed on the need for research to develop a validated assessment tool for dysphagia in Indian neonates. The second round dealt with establishing the face and content validity of the final version of TOD-IN. A unanimous consensus was obtained regarding the format, scoring system, and the construct of the final version of the tool. CONCLUSION Practicing clinicians in India are met with several challenges such as resource constraints, limited infrastructure, increasing caseload, and a lack of trained workforce. We believe that inexperienced clinicians will benefit from the structured guidance provided by TOD-IN in a restrained resource context where prioritization of patients is the key. Further studies investigating the psychometric properties of TOD-IN are in progress.
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- Rahul Krishnamurthy
- Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Goals of Parents Whose Infant Is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: An Explorative Study. Adv Neonatal Care 2020; 20:499-505. [PMID: 32243323 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of many neonatal intensive care units (NICU) today is to promote a family-centered practice that addresses parental concerns and needs. However, the specific goals of parents are often unaddressed by the healthcare team. The aim of this study was to understand the goals of parents whose infant was in the NICU to enhance collaboration and communication between parents and health professionals. METHODS A written questionnaire was disseminated to parents whose infant was in the NICU at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. A thematic analysis of the goals was completed to identify key emergent themes and their implications. RESULTS A total of 23 questionnaires were disseminated to parents and 13 (57%) were returned. Returned questionnaires were most often completed by the mother (n = 9, 70%), and a total of 40 goals were recorded. Three key emergent themes were identified, which included feeding and weight gain, eliminating medical equipment, and successful hospital discharge. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Understanding the goals of parents whose infant was in the NICU can enhance communication between parents and their healthcare team, thus aiding the implementation of a family-centered practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Future larger sample sizes studies across several NICUs would increase the generalizability of results and garner a larger volume of data to establish significant trends between specific infant and parent demographic data and the associated goals.
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Rybak A, Sethuraman A, Nikaki K, Koeglmeier J, Lindley K, Borrelli O. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Foregut Dysmotility in Children with Intestinal Failure. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12113536. [PMID: 33217928 PMCID: PMC7698758 DOI: 10.3390/nu12113536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal dysmotility is a common problem in a subgroup of children with intestinal failure (IF), including short bowel syndrome (SBS) and pediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO). It contributes significantly to the increased morbidity and decreased quality of life in this patient population. Impaired gastrointestinal (GI) motility in IF arises from either loss of GI function due to the primary disorder (e.g., neuropathic or myopathic disorder in the PIPO syndrome) and/or a critical reduction in gut mass. Abnormalities of the anatomy, enteric hormone secretion and neural supply in IF can result in rapid transit, ineffective antegrade peristalsis, delayed gastric emptying or gastroesophageal reflux. Understanding the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism(s) of the enteric dysmotility in IF helps us to plan an appropriate diagnostic workup and apply individually tailored nutritional and pharmacological management, which might ultimately lead to an overall improvement in the quality of life and increase in enteral tolerance. In this review, we have focused on the pathogenesis of GI dysmotility in children with IF, as well as the management and treatment options.
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- Anna Rybak
- Department of Gastroenterology, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (A.S.); (J.K.); (K.L.); (O.B.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (A.S.); (J.K.); (K.L.); (O.B.)
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- Wingate Institute of Neurogastroenterology, Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL, 26 Ashfield Street, Whitechapel, London E1 2AJ, UK;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (A.S.); (J.K.); (K.L.); (O.B.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (A.S.); (J.K.); (K.L.); (O.B.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (A.S.); (J.K.); (K.L.); (O.B.)
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Mayerl CJ, Edmonds CE, Catchpole EA, Myrla AM, Gould FDH, Bond LE, Stricklen BM, German RZ. Sucking versus swallowing coordination, integration, and performance in preterm and term infants. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2020; 129:1383-1392. [PMID: 33054658 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00668.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Mammalian infants must be able to integrate the acquisition, transport, and swallowing of food to effectively feed. Understanding how these processes are coordinated is critical, as they have differences in neural control and sensitivity to perturbation. Despite this, most studies of infant feeding focus on isolated processes, resulting in a limited understanding of the role of sensorimotor integration in the different processes involved in infant feeding. This is especially problematic in the context of preterm infants, as they are considered to have pathophysiological brain development and often experience feeding difficulties. Here, we use an animal model to study how the different properties of food acquisition, transport, and swallowing differ between term and preterm infants longitudinally through infancy to understand which processes are sensitive to variation in the bolus being swallowed. We found that term infants are better able to acquire milk than preterm infants, and that properties of acquisition are strongly correlated with the size of the bolus being swallowed. In contrast, behaviors occurring during the pharyngeal swallow, such as hyoid and soft palate movements, show little to no correlation with bolus size. These results highlight the pathophysiological nature of the preterm brain and also demonstrate that behaviors occurring during oral transport are much more likely to respond to sensory intervention than those occurring during the "pharyngeal phase."NEW & NOTEWORTHY Physiological maturation of infant feeding is clinically and developmentally significant, but seldom examined as an integrated function. Using longitudinal high-speed videofluoroscopic data, we found that properties of sucking, such as the length of the suck, are more sensitive to swallow physiology than those associated with the pharyngeal swallow itself, such as hyoid excursion. Prematurity impacted the function and maturation of the feeding system, resulting in a physiology that fundamentally differs from term infants by weaning.
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- Christopher J Mayerl
- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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- Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, Ohio
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Impact of a pre-feeding oral stimulation program on first feed attempt in preterm infants: Double-blind controlled clinical trial. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237915. [PMID: 32903261 PMCID: PMC7480839 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the effect of an oral stimulation program in preterm on the performance in the first oral feeding, oral feeding skills and transition time from tube to total oral intake. Study designer Double-blind randomized clinical trial including very preterm newborns. Congenital malformations, intracranial hemorrhage grade III or IV, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotizing enterocolitis were excluded. Intervention group (GI) received an oral stimulation program of tactile extra-, peri-, and intraoral tactile manipulation once a day for 15 minutes, during a 10-day period. Control group (GII) received sham procedure with same duration of time. Feeding ability was assessed by a speech-language pathologist blinded to group assignment. The classification of infants’ oral performance was determined by Oral Feeding Skills (OFS). Neonates were monitored until hospital discharge. Results Seventy-four (37 in each group) were randomized. Mean gestational ages and birth weights were 30±1.4 and 30±1.5 weeks, and 1,452±330g and 1,457±353g for intervention and control groups, respectively. Infants in the intervention group had significantly better rates than infants in the control group on: mean proficiency (PRO) (41.5%±18.3 vs. 19.9%±11.6 (p<0.001)), transfer rate (RT) (2.3 mL/min and 1.1 mL/min (p<0.001)) and overall transfer (OT) (57.2%±19.7 and 35.0%±15.7 (p<0.001)). Median transition time from tube to oral feeding was 4 (3–11) and 8 (7–13) days in intervention and control groups, respectively (p = 0.003). Intake of breast milk was found to reduce transition time from tube feeds to exclusive oral feeding (p<0.001, HR 1.01, 95%CI 1.005–1.019), but the impact of the study intervention remained significant (p = 0.007, HR 1.97, 95%CI 1.2–3.2). Conclusion Infants who were breast-fed and an oral stimulation program proved beneficial in reducing transition time from tube feeding to oral feeding. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT03025815.
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Mullen KR, Rivera BN, Tidwell LG, Ivanek R, Anderson KA, Ainsworth DM. Environmental surveillance and adverse neonatal health outcomes in foals born near unconventional natural gas development activity. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 731:138497. [PMID: 32434096 PMCID: PMC7430053 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Studies of neonatal health risks of unconventional natural gas development (UNGD) have not included comprehensive assessments of environmental chemical exposures. We investigated a clustering of dysphagic cases in neonatal foals born between 2014 and 2016 in an area of active UNGD in Pennsylvania (PA),USA. We evaluated equine biological data and environmental exposures on the affected PA farm and an unaffected New York (NY) farm owned by the same proprietor. Dams either spent their entire gestation on one farm or moved to the other farm in late gestation. Over the 21-month study period, physical examinations and blood/tissue samples were obtained from mares and foals on each farm. Grab samples of water, pasture soil and feed were collected; continuous passive sampling of air and water for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was performed. Dysphagia was evaluated as a binary variable; logistic regression was used to identify risk factors. Sixty-five foals were born, 17 (all from PA farm) were dysphagic. Odds of dysphagia increased with the dam residing on the PA farm for each additional month of gestation (OR = 1.4, 95% CI 1.2, 1.7, p = 6.0E-04). Males were more likely to be born dysphagic (OR = 5.5, 95% CI 1.2, 24.5, p = 0.03) than females. Prior to installation of a water filtration/treatment system, PA water concentrations of 3,6-dimethylphenanthrene (p = 6.0E-03), fluoranthene (p = 0.03), pyrene (p = 0.02) and triphenylene (p = 0.01) exceeded those in NY water. Compared to NY farm water, no concentrations of PAHs were higher in PA following installation of the water filtration/treatment system. We provide evidence of an uncommon adverse health outcome (dysphagia) in foals born near UNGD that was eliminated in subsequent years (2017-2019) following environmental management changes. Notably, this study demonstrates that domestic large animals such as horses can serve as important sentinels for human health risks associated with UNGD activities.
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- Kathleen R Mullen
- Littleton Equine Medical Center, 8025 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120, USA; Department of Clinical Sciences, Tower Rd., College of Veterinary Medicine-Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Agricultural Life Sciences, Room 1007, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Agricultural Life Sciences, Room 1007, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
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- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Tower Rd., College of Veterinary Medicine-Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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- Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Agricultural Life Sciences, Room 1007, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Tower Rd., College of Veterinary Medicine-Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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In the United States, preterm birth rates have steadily increased since 2014. Despite the recent advances in neonatal-perinatal care, more than 40% of very low-birth-weight infants develop chronic lung disease (CLD) and almost 25% have feeding difficulties resulting in delayed achievement of full oral feeds and longer hospital stay. Establishment of full oral feeds, a major challenge for preterm infants, becomes magnified among those on respiratory support and/or with CLD. The strategies to minimize aerodigestive disorders include supporting nonnutritive sucking, developing infant-directed feeding protocols, sensory oromotor stimulation, and early introduction of oral feeds.
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Assessing Swallowing of the Breastfeeding NICU Infant Using Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: A Feasibility Study. Adv Neonatal Care 2020; 20:244-250. [PMID: 31842155 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Premature infants may demonstrate feeding difficulties requiring an instrumental swallowing assessment. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is one assessment that can evaluate bottle feeding and breastfeeding. PURPOSE This pilot study investigated the safety and feasibility of FEES for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) infants during breastfeeding. METHODS The setting for this prospective, descriptive study was an urban level III NICU that provided care for premature and critically ill infants. Participants were 5 infants recruited from a convenience sample who were at least 37 weeks postmenstrual age, demonstrated feeding difficulties during a bedside feeding and swallowing examination, and were breastfeeding. Each participant received a FEES assessment while breastfeeding (FEES-B). Adverse events and vital signs including prefeeding and postfeeding respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation level were recorded to assess safety. Visualization of milk, laryngeal penetration, and tracheal aspiration assessed feasibility. RESULTS Participants had a mean postmenstrual age of 39.8 weeks. No adverse events, including epistaxis or laryngospasm, were reported; there were no instances of autonomic instability; and there were no statistically significant differences between prefeeding and postfeeding respiratory rate, heart rate, or oxygen saturation level. Two infants successfully breastfed during FEES-B. Human milk was observable, and laryngeal penetration was noted with 1 infant. IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE FEES-B was found to be safe, with limited data supporting feasibility. Infants demonstrated no physiologic instability during FEES-B, and milk was visualized in the pharynx during breastfeeding with 2 infants. IMPLICATION FOR RESEARCH Further studies are warranted to assess effectiveness of FEES-B in infants.
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