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Bhat ZA, Varikkottil MM, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Jain N. Smooth Roads Ahead: Lessons From our Sick Neonate Retrieval Service. Indian Pediatr 2024; 61:261-264. [PMID: 38469845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Strategies for free transfer of sick neonates to hospitals are in place, but reports suggest suboptimal status of the same across the country. Over 7 years, our Sick Neonate Retrieval Service (SNRS) transported 165 neonates, of whom 92.1% survived. Safe, stable transportation mandates the presence of a neonatology-trained doctor and nurse in an equipped ambulance.
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- Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Correspondence to: Dr. Femitha Pournami, Senior Consultant, Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Gracy NB, Bhat ZA, Pournami F, Prabhakar J, Prithvi AK, Panackal AV, Jain N. Felix Culpa? Success of Synchronous Videoconference Telemedicine in Neonatal Office Practice (SyNTOP) During Lockdown: A Cohort Study. Indian J Pediatr 2023; 90:1266. [PMID: 37347438 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-023-04736-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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- Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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John EM, Sathyan S, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. CODE Think! Rare Mutations of STX3 Causing Microvillus Inclusion Disease. J Pediatr Genet 2023; 12:352. [PMID: 38162158 PMCID: PMC10756714 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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- Elizabeth Mary John
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Shrikant KN, Pournami F, Panackal AV, Prithvi AK, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Effect of Clinician-directed Technical Specifications on Entrance Skin Doses in Neonates. Indian Pediatr 2023; 60:537-540. [PMID: 36814121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the entrance skin doses (ESD) before and after implementation of a radiation safety policy in neonates (RSN), which focused on clinician-directed technical specifications on the digital X-ray machine. METHODS Prospective observations included two sets of X-rays: Before (BRSN) and after (ARSN) implementation of RSN (documented indication for X-ray/expected posttest findings, settings of 40 kVp, 0.5 mAs, film-focus distance 100 cm, gonadal-shield, optimal collimation, and post-shoot image-enhancement). RESULTS 33 and 32 X-rays were analyzed in respective groups. Mean (SD) of calculated and machine-quantified ESD (µGy/m2) was higher in BRSN group as compared to ARSN group (P <0.001). All ARSN X-rays were interpretable for expected post-test findings. CONCLUSION Clinicians' cognizance of ability to make consequential bedside technical specifications, can reduce ESD without affecting interpretability. These single observations could have a larger impact in sick neonates, where multiple X-rays are done.
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- Ketaki Nawlakhe Shrikant
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Health, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Health, Trivandrum, Kerala. Correspondence to: Dr Femitha Pournami, Senior Consultant and Academic Coordinator, Department of Neonatology, KIMS Health, Trivandrum 695 029, Kerala.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Health, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Health, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Health, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Health, Trivandrum, Kerala
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Surendran H, Pournami F, Panackal AV, Prithvi AK, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Cardiorespiratory Adverse Events after First Vaccination in Preterm Neonates With Gestational Age <30 Weeks. Indian Pediatr 2023:S097475591600519. [PMID: 37211893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To document the adverse cardiorespiratory events following first routine immunization in preterm neonates. METHODS We retrieved records of neonates with gestational age ≤30 weeks, who developed cardio-respiratory events after first vaccines before discharge. Our Unit's protocol is to administer Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), hepatitis B vaccine to those discharged at <8 weeks postnatal age. Hexavalent, BCG, pneumococcal vaccine and rotavirus vaccines are given at 8 weeks of age, if hospital stay is predicted to be longer. Unit compliance to vaccination administration at appropriate ages were also measured. RESULTS Data of 161 neonates ≤ 30 weeks (17.4% <27 week) who completed care in the unit was studied. Cardio-respiratory adverse events were reported in 21(13.7%). None of these required initiation of invasive ventilation. High flow nasal cannula therapy and caffeine restart were required for these events in 14 (9.3%) and 6 (3.9%) neonates, respectively. Lower gestational age, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and sepsis were significant risk factors on univariate analysis. On multivariate analysis, continued need for respiratory support at 4 weeks of age (P=aOR 14.5 (95% CI 5-59.1) was the only independent risk factor for post-vaccination cardiorespiratory adverse events. Of 38 who were not vaccinated at recommended ages by unit policy, 25 were missed opportunities, the rest were deemed unstable for vaccinations at that age by the clinical team. CONCLUSION Adverse cardiorespiratory events were uncommon after first vaccinations in very preterm neonates. Administering vaccines to these before discharge would allow monitoring for these events, especially for those who require long-term respiratory support.
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- Hima Surendran
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala. Correspondence to: Dr Femitha Pournami, Consultant, Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Health), Trivandrum.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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Pournami F, Rugmini S, Prithvi A, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Revisiting the use of antenatal corticosteroids for late preterm and early term infants: An observational analytical study. J Curr Res Sci Med 2023. [DOI: 10.4103/jcrsm.jcrsm_75_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Sathyan S, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Optimizing antibiotic use in culture-negative healthcare-associated infection with a 'stop' policy: a descriptive analytical study. J Trop Pediatr 2022; 69:6873943. [PMID: 36469890 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmac101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Many sick neonates receive antibiotics for the clinical diagnosis of probable/possible sepsis. Reports suggest rampant antibiotic use in culture-negative sepsis. We introduced an antibiotic stop policy (ASP), by defining 'completed course duration of antibiotics' in the setting of culture-negative suspected healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Antibiotic overuse days (AOD) before antibiotic stop policy (BASP) and after antibiotic stop policy (AASP) were compared. METHODS This descriptive analytical study was conducted to measure the change in AOD after implementing ASP in culture-negative HAI. We also sought to evaluate situations in which antibiotic overuse is likely (lower gestation, ventilation, central lines) and safety of the ASP, measured as not having to restart antibiotics in the week following completed course. RESULTS A total of 126 neonates were initiated on a new antibiotic (started or changed) for suspected HAI. Of these, 43 were excluded. Patient days of 5175 and 5208 were analyzed in BASP and AASP, respectively. Implementation of an ASP reduced AOD (from 14.49 to 3.26 AOD per 1000 patient days; p value <0.01). Safety was ensured; the number of babies who had to be restarted on antibiotics within 1 week of stopping therapy was similar in both groups. All-cause mortality and relevant morbidities were comparable between groups. CONCLUSIONS A significant decrease in AOD after the introduction of an ASP was noted, in neonates with culture-negative suspected HAI. This difference was noted even in the most vulnerable extreme preterm babies and those requiring ventilation and central lines.
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- Sajina Sathyan
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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Tuteja A, Pournami F, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Endotracheal Aspirate and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Neonates: Revisiting an Age-Old Debate. Indian J Pediatr 2022; 89:1202-1208. [PMID: 35503590 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-022-04142-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the utility of endotracheal aspirates (ETA) for analyzing microbiological yield, incidence, risk factors for VAP, and clinically relevant outcomes. METHODS Ventilated neonates suspected to have VAP were studied prospectively; they were classified as "VAP" or "No VAP" based on a predefined combination of clinical, radiological, and laboratory criteria. The microbiological yield from blood and ETA cultures was analyzed. RESULTS Of 165 neonates who were ventilated for > 48 h, 65 were suspected of having VAP. Thirty-six (22.9%) were classified as VAP. Microbiological agents could be identified in 31 cases (86.1%) by ETA/blood cultures. Acinetobacter sp was the common organism identified. Duration of ventilation, and a higher number of reintubations before suspicion of VAP were significant risk factors for VAP. Positive ETA culture was associated with a greater duration of oxygen therapy and ventilation days after suspicion of VAP. CONCLUSIONS The commonest culture yield from ETA in those suspected to have VAP was gram-negative bacilli. Duration of ventilation and reintubations were identified as significant risk factors for VAP. These are potentially modifiable factors. Positive ETA culture was associated with longer needs for respiratory supports. Negative ETA culture might encourage clinicians to stop antibiotics. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials Registry of India No. CTRI/2019/03/017912, www.ctri.nic.in.
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- Amrit Tuteja
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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Pillai A, Pournami F, Prabhakar J, Nair P, Jain N. Effect of Early Parent Participation Program on Physiological Stability in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Perinatol 2022; 39:1796-1804. [PMID: 33757140 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This research aimed to study the impact of early parent participation program (EPPP) for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on physiological instability, breastmilk feeding rates, and discharge timing. STUDY DESIGN Families of 147 infants born between 28 and 33 weeks' gestation were randomized at birth to EPPP group or conventional care (CC). Families in the EPPP group were trained soon after admission by using a structured education program and encouraged to spend more time with their baby. Soon after enrolment (day of life 1 to 2), they would sequentially participate in daily NICU care processes such as orogastric tube feeding, nesting, oil massages, diaper changes, and daily weight checks. Families in the CC group would undergo the same after their infant was off parenteral nutrition and respiratory support. Proportion of infants having physiological instability (significant apnea, feeding intolerance, or needing investigation for sepsis) in two groups was compared. RESULTS There was a significant reduction in the proportion of infants with physiological instability (feeding intolerance) in the EPPP group (relative risk = 0.70 [0.52-0.94], p = 0.016). Infants in EPPP group had a trend toward higher breastmilk feeding rates at discharge (66 vs. 51%, p = 0.076). CONCLUSION Very early parent participation was feasible in the NICU and led to decrease in physiological instability in preterm infants. KEY POINTS · Family-integrated care is beneficial; however, it is often started later in the NICU course.. · This trial showed that very early involvement of family in NICU care processes is feasible and safe.. · Structured parent participation started very early improves physiological stability in preterm infants (mainly tolerance to feeds)..
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- Anish Pillai
- Department of Neonatology, Surya Children's Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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Kolisambeevi AA, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Incidence of Metabolic Bone Disease After Implementation of Bone Protective Nutritional Strategies: A Prospective Cohort Study. Indian Pediatr 2022; 59:841-846. [PMID: 36089847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is a morbidity of multifactorial etiology with a high incidence in very preterm infants. We planned to study the incidence of MBD after implementation of bone health focussed nutritional strategy (BNS) in those <30 weeks gestation at birth. METHODS This prospective cohort study including preterm newborns (<30 weeks) who received nutrition that incorporated (a) Early initiation of intravenous potassium phosphate; (b) Early enteral supplementation with multicomponent human milk fortifier at enteral feed tolerance of 40 mL/kg/day feeds itself; and (c) Weekly phosphorus measurements with optimization of enteral intakes. Incidence of MBD at 4 weeks of postnatal age and beyond were analyzed. Other relevant safety and clinical outcomes were measured. RESULTS Of the 67 included neonates receiving BNS, 20.9% were classified as MBD. There was a low rate of hyper-phosphatemia (4.5%) and hyperkalemia (2.9%). Full enteral feeds were achieved by median (IQR) of 6 (5,7) postnatal days. CONCLUSION In preterm newborns (24-30 weeks) MBD incidence was 20.9% after BNS was implemented. Intravenous potassium salt of phosphorus and early use of HMF were safe and feasible.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala. Correspondence to: Dr Femitha Pournami, Consultant and Academic Coordinator, Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695 029, Kerala.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala
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Anand V, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Every treasured drop! Blood transfusion requirements in very preterm neonates after implementation of blood conservation strategies: an observational analytical study. J Trop Pediatr 2022; 68:6777800. [PMID: 36306125 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmac093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Certain morbidities are inevitable in preterm infants; the challenge lies in minimizing them. Anemia of prematurity is multifactorial. Therapy largely depends on adult red blood cell transfusions (RBCT); which inherently, are not without problems. Most literature in this respect are retrospective or evaluate individual stratagems to reduce RBCT. METHODS This observational analytical study was planned to compare need for RBCT, before and after institution of blood conservation strategies (BCS). All those ≤30 weeks gestation at birth during two-time epochs were included (Before BCS: retrospective; After BCS: prospective). BCS constituted of delayed cord clamping (DCC), strict sampling indications, micro-sampling with point-of-care testing (MS-POCT) and adherence to RBCT thresholds. RESULTS Of 45 enrolled neonates in each group, proportion of those requiring even 1 RBCT was significantly reduced after BCS [51.1% vs. 26.7%, p = 0.02, OR 0.35, 95%CI (0.14, 0.84)]. Calculated cumulative blood volume losses (35.3 ml vs. 21.9 ml) and loss per kilogram birth weight (35.3 ml/kg vs. 20.12 ml/kg) were significantly lower after BCS (p = 0.0036). Need for >1 RBCT, mean lowest Hb, mean maximum-hemoglobin drop, need for arterial lines were reduced. Adherence to RBCT thresholds were acceptably good in both time epochs. However, the compliance to DCC was low in both groups, identifying one area of focus with scope for massive improvement. CONCLUSIONS Need for RBCT transfusions largely attributable to reduced blood losses for lab analysis were reduced after BCS. Installation of in-house MS-POCT seemed to be the pivotal factor. Units that care for very preterm infants must make attempts to procure MS-POCT equipment.
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- Vishnu Anand
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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Gurudas G, Arjun R, Jain N, Ranganayaki V, Sasikumar C, Mohan V, Hussain F, Pournami F. Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus in pregnant women in Kerala and relation to neonatal outcomes: a prospective cross-sectional study. J Trop Pediatr 2022; 68:6777798. [PMID: 36306123 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmac092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Early onset sepsis (EOS) in neonates is a scourge that contributes to morbidity and mortality. Prominent stakeholders recommend universal screening of antenatal women for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) for those who are carriers. However, there are controversies. Other guidelines allow region-specific protocols due to sociodemographic, geographical and ethnic differences. We planned to analyze the prevalence of GBS rectovaginal carriage at 36-37 weeks gestation and its effect on early neonatal status. METHODS This prospective multidisciplinary study (Obstetrics, Perinatology, Neonatology, Microbiology and Infectious diseases) was conducted in our tertiary care center between February 2020 and May 2021. RESULTS In our study group which included 966 mothers who delivered at the hospital, 4.8% of mothers who were screened by genito-rectal swabs were positive for GBS at 36-37 weeks gestation. All these mothers were given IAP as per protocol. Other organisms detected on screening mothers were Candida and Gram-negative bacteria. None of the neonates born to these mothers required any intensive care unit admission or therapy for systemic illness. There was no difference in clinically relevant outcomes between neonates who were born to GBS-positive mothers as compared to those born to negative screen result mothers. CONCLUSIONS GBS prevalence in our cohort was lower than most scientific reports. The neonates born to carrier mothers did not present with signs of early-onset sepsis.
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- Girija Gurudas
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of High Risk Obstetrics and Perinatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala, India
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Benedict A, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Basic Life Support Guidance for Caregivers of NICU Graduates: Evaluation of Skill Transfer after Training. Journal of Child Science 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Background Intensivists indeed discharge neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates after a period of physiological stability. There is, however, a real risk of life-threatening events at home. Survival after such episodes depends on time from arrest to initiation of basic life support (BLS). It is rational to train parents who would be first responders. We sought to measure objectively and prospectively, effect of BLS training on parents of NICU graduates on the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains of human learning.
Methods After face-to-face training sessions, proportion of home caregivers who obtained 100% marks on a pretested performance checklist for psychomotor skills of BLS on a mannequin were measured. Two other domains of learning and number of attempts required to obtain desirable results were also analyzed.
Results Median (interquartile range [IQR]) birth weight of the high-risk neonates was 1,050 g (930, 1570) and median gestational age was 29 (IQR 28, 33) weeks. More than 75% of parents had no prior exposure to BLS training. Among 46 trained caregivers, 80.4% achieved the desired score of 5 in the psychomotor performance checklist on the first attempt. A maximum of two attempts was required to reeducate and achieve score of 5 in the remaining caregivers. Forty-two (91.3%) caregivers obtained full marks on cognitive domain test. All caregivers responded positively toward affective domain questionnaire.
Conclusion It is possible to train parents in BLS measures and demonstrate their psychomotor skills on a mannequin effectively. No parents who were approached refused training or indicated anxiety in learning the skills required.
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- Aswathy Benedict
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Gracy NB, Kolisambeevi AA, Pournami F, Prithvi AK, Panackal AV, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Vitamin D Drops Are Not Always Panacea: Life-Threatening Hypercalcemia in a Young Infant. Indian J Pediatr 2022; 89:926. [PMID: 35779232 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-022-04287-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Nithya Babu Gracy
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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Pournami F, John T, Prithvi A, Panackal A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Perils of injudicious use of alternate forms of medicine: Toxic encephalopathy in a neonate. Int J Adv Med Health Res 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/ijamr.ijamr_191_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Pournami F, John T, Prithvi A, Panackal A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Perils of injudicious use of alternate forms of medicine: Toxic encephalopathy in a neonate. Int J Adv Med Health Res 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/2349-4220.360869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Guidelines on micronutrient supplementation in moderate to late preterm infants (MLP) are mostly extrapolated from those for smaller preterms, largely due to lack of systematic studies on physiological status in this special group of infants. Actual practices vary widely. We prospectively studied iron status by measurement of serum ferritin (SF) and haematological indices at 4 months corrected age in infants born between 32 and 36 weeks gestation (MLP), after they received 2 mg/kg/day oral iron from 6 weeks of postnatal age. Proportion of MLP having normal iron status (iron replete), i.e., neither iron deficiency (ID) nor iron excess was measured. ID anaemia, growth and development, risk factors for ID were also analysed. Of the 82 infants studied, 78% babies were late preterm. Seventy-four (90.3%) were iron replete (no deficiency or excess) at 4 months. High variability in SF levels (minimum of 9.8 to maximum of 252.2 μg/l) with median (IQR) of 57.45 μg/l (37.02-98.85) was noted in the entire cohort; and also within those who were iron deficient with median (IQR) of 17.50 μg/l (11.70-18.90). There was no difference in haematological indices of ID infants when compared to those with normal iron status. Inspite of oral iron supplementation with reasonable compliance, 8.5% MLP were iron deficient at 4 months corrected age. The high variability noted in SF levels could justify the need for monitoring iron status in this group of preterm infants. This could quintessentially aid individualization of iron supplementation advice.
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- Alok Kumar M K
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, India
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Anand V, Pournami F, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Precision Medicine with Genetic Testing in Neonatal Intensive care. Journal of Child Science 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Vishnu Anand
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Sathyan S, Pournami F, Madhavilatha GK, Tuteja A, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Homozygous Missense Mutation on Exon 22 of PKHD1 Gene Causing Fatal Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease. Journal of Child Science 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AbstractAutosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, described as a congenital hepatorenal fibrocystic syndrome, is a significant inherited cause of end stage renal failure in children with reported incidence of 1 in 20,000 live births. The clinical spectrum is wide. Antenatal findings of echogenic reniform enlarged kidneys associated with evidence of intrauterine renal failure in the form of severe oligoamnios are pathognomonic. Postnatal illness ranges from fatal respiratory failure due to pulmonary hypoplasia in neonates to chronic kidney disease in children, or later presentation of ductal plate malformation and portal hypertension. Advances in genetic diagnostic techniques have allowed recognition of genotypes. We report a novel homozygous missense variant on exon 22 of PKHD1 gene (chr6:51915067G > A; c.2167C > T) that results in the amino acid substitution of cysteine for arginine at codon 723 (p.Arg723Cys). The affected neonate presented with antenatal anhydramnios, classical radiological features, and severe hypoxic respiratory failure likely due to pulmonary hypoplasia and succumbed. The parents were found to be heterozygous carriers. Detection of the specific variant in the proband facilitated prenatal investigation in the next pregnancy.
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- Sajina Sathyan
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
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Pournami F, Kumar MA, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Contemplate enteroviral etiology: Not all neonatal sepsis syndromes are bacterial. Int J Adv Med Health Res 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ijamr.ijamr_143_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Venkata SKRG, Pournami F, Prabhakar J, Nandakumar A, Jain N. Disability Prediction by Early Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination: A Diagnostic Study. J Child Neurol 2020; 35:731-736. [PMID: 32516057 DOI: 10.1177/0883073820930487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hammersmith Neonatal Neurologic Examination (HNNE) is used to identify term and preterm infants at risk of neurodevelopmental disability. The test is recommended at corrected term age in preterm; and around 2 weeks postnatal age in term neonates. As the current trend is to discharge based on physiological stability, it may not be feasible to perform HNNE at recommended age. The authors investigated whether predictive ability of the test for neurodevelopmental disability remained unchanged if performed early (before discharge). METHODS The authors enrolled preterm and at-risk term neonates. HNNE PE was performed before discharge in all infants. The test was repeated in preterm infants at 40 weeks postmenstrual age and in term neonates at 2 weeks of age (HNNE RA). Neurodevelopmental disability was assessed at 1 year of age. RESULTS HNNE PE was done in 125 neonates (103 preterm, 22 term neonates). HNNE RA was done in 58% infants. Neurodevelopmental disability was assessed in 84 (67%) of infants. Neurodevelopmental disability was noted in 14/84 (16.6%) babies. The receiver operating characteristic curve of raw scores showed that area under the curve for HNNE PE (0.71) and HNNE RA (0.66) were similar. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, positive likelihood ratio, and negative likelihood ratio for both the tests were similar for a cutoff optimality score of 32.5. HNNE PE could be performed up to 4 weeks earlier than HNNE RA with the same predictive ability for neurodevelopmental disability. CONCLUSIONS HNNE PE was as reliable as HNNE RA in predicting neurodevelopmental disability at 1 year of age. Completion of the test is assured and provides several weeks lead time for early intervention.
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- Department of Neonatology, 76137KIMS, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Pournami F, MK AK, Panackal AV, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Microvillus Inclusion Disease: A Rare Mutation of STX3 in Exon 9 Causing Fatal Congenital Diarrheal Disease. J Pediatr Genet 2020; 11:154-157. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AbstractInherited diarrheal disorders cause serious morbidity resulting in dependence on intensive care and parenteral nutrition. Microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) has been classically described and results from mutations in the gene coding myosin Vb, which is responsible for enterocyte polarization. Newer reports of mutations resulting in truncated syntaxin 3 (STX3) and Munc18-2 (STXBP2) proteins have been elucidated as causative. To date, five cases of STX3 abnormalities resulting in MVID have been described. We report an infant who presented with congenital diarrhea and was determined to have a rare mutation of STX3. This new finding would be beneficial in future functional genotype–phenotype correlation studies.
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- Femitha Pournami
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Kumar MK A, Pournami F, Venkata SKRG, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Can Early Clinical Status Predict Outcomes in Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonates? Journal of Child Science 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates are the sickest patrons of neonatal intensive care. Authors have attempted to predict outcomes based on perinatal factors very soon after birth. Allowing a longer duration for clinical assessment may permit meaningful assessments. Postponing these predictions to several weeks does not offer succour.
Methods We retrospectively studied association of predefined perinatal factors and clinical status of 53 ELBW infants in the first 72 hours of life; with death or continued need for respiratory support at 4 weeks of life separately (RS4).
Results Mean and standard deviations of birth weight and gestational age were 781.8 (±130.7) g (range: 510–990 g) and 26.4 (±1.5) weeks (range: 24–30 weeks), respectively; 32.9% were < 750 g at birth. Of the 53 neonates, 20.7% babies expired and 47.1% required RS4 (66% neonates suffered composite outcome of death/RS4). Need for > 0.3 fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) beyond 72 hours of life demonstrated strong association with death/RS4 (odds ratio [OR] 14.3; 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.2–63.0). Need for chest compression (OR 15.3; 95% CI 1.4–167.2) and shock (OR 14.2; 95% CI 2.7–72.8) were significantly associated with mortality.
Conclusion FiO2 requirement of > 0.3 at 72 hours reasonably predicts death or dependence on respiratory supports at 4 weeks of life.
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- Alok Kumar MK
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Raju V, Pournami F, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Nair PMC, Jain N. Improving Microbe Detection and Optimizing Antibiotic Use in Neonatal Sepsis With Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction. Infect Dis Clin Pract 2020. [DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000000836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Very preterm babies, after their initial need for rigorous supports, remain in intensive care units for maintaining euthermia. We compared proportion of 'hypothermia OR hyperthermia episodes(HHE)'; physiological instability events; and weight gain in stable preterm babies between 29 and 32 weeks nursed in Cocoon warmer (CW) vs. servo-controlled Radiant warmer(RW) in the intervals between kangaroo mother care. Sixty-six babies were randomized to CW and 59 to RW; number of temperature recordings over 24 h in CW were 1417 and 1271 in RW. HHE were comparable in RW (4.64%) and CW (5.15%); RR 1.1(0.79-1.55), p = 0.6. The combined incidence of physiological instability events was less in CW than RW [(RR 0.49 (0.25-0.97), p = 0.06]. Mean weight gain was similar, being 13.4 ± 6.1 g/day in CW and 12.8 ± 4.9 g/day in RW (p = 0.55). CW was comparable to RW in thermoregulation of hospitalized stable preterm babies.
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- Shobha Vijayan
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, Kerala
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Nandakumar A, Pournami F, Prabhakar J, Nair PMC, Jain N. Exclusive Breast Milk vs. Hybrid Milk Feeding for Preterm Babies-A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Time to Full Feeds. J Trop Pediatr 2020; 66:38-45. [PMID: 31074827 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmz028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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When breastmilk is insufficient to meet planned feed volumes, neonatologists need to continue parenteral nutrition (PN) or use formula. This trial conducted at a tertiary care unit in South India between August 2014 and April 2016 compared time to full feeds in preterms fed 'mother's milk alone(MM)' vs. 'hybrid feed-mother's milk supplemented with formula(HF)'. We also compared time to regain birth weights, duration of PN, feed intolerance, Necrotizing Enterocolitis stage 2 or more, all-cause mortality, Extrauterine growth restriction, Healthcare associated infections, exclusive breast milk feeding rates at discharge, Retinopathy of prematurity requiring laser therapy, abnormal neurosonogram and oxygen dependency at 28 days. Neonates between 27 and 32 weeks were randomized into MM/HF when breast milk was insufficient. HF received formula to reach targeted feed volumes. MM received more PN to meet fluid requirements. 54 babies were analyzed in MM and 58 in HF. Time to full feeds were similar-MM (14.1 ± 4 days); HF (13.5 ± 4 days), p = 0.45. Exclusive breast milk feeding rates at discharge were higher in MM when compared to HF (74% vs. 51%). Other secondary outcomes were similar between groups. When mother's milk is unavailable in sufficient quantities, preterm babies may receive hybrid feeds. (Clinical trials registry of India no. REF/2016/02/006622).
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- Anand Nandakumar
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum 695029, India
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Pournami F, Upadhyay S, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Familial Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: A Rare Mutation of STXBP2 in Exon 19. J Pediatr Genet 2020; 9:66-68. [PMID: 31976148 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (FHLH) is a fulminant rapidly progressive disorder characterized by uncontrolled immune system activation. Over the last decade, STXBP2 mutations have been reported as causative. We report a baby with typical clinical features and supportive laboratory findings, who had a homozygous missense variation in exon 19 of STXBP2 that results in an amino acid substitution of aspartic acid for glycine. Adding to the currently scant literature on this variation may contribute to the database pool and help to confirm assertion of pathogenicity in FHLH.
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- Femitha Pournami
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Anand V, Pournami F, Panackal AV, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Parenteral Nutrition Ascites: Calamity from an Umbilical Vein Cannula. Journal of Child Science 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1720957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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AbstractUmbilical vein catheterization is considered a critical requirement in preterm neonates for the administration of fluids and parenteral nutrition. However, inadvertent migration and malposition are known to cause complications that are often life-threatening. We describe a neonate with parenteral nutrition-associated lipid ascites owing to extravasation from an umbilical vein cannula. Fatality was averted due to prompt recognition and paracentesis that was therapeutic and confirmed the diagnosis as well.
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- Vishnu Anand
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Upadhyay S, Pournami F, Nandakumar A, Prabhakar J, Nair PMC, Jain N. Outcome of Very Preterm Infants With Early Optimal Nutrition Strategy: A Comparative Cohort Study. Nutr Clin Pract 2019; 35:708-714. [PMID: 31642098 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Aggressive nutrition may benefit early growth; nevertheless, effects on neurodevelopmental outcomes are unclear. We planned a descriptive analytical study to compare survival without neurodevelopment disability (NDD) at 1 year in 2 groups during 2 time epochs-before and after implementation of early optimal nutrition strategies. NDD was defined as any one of the following: mental and/or motor development quotient < 85 at 12 months of age, corrected for prematurity; Denver Developmental Screening Test abnormal/suspect in even 1 domain out of the 4 domains; seizures; requirement of hearing aid; or blindness in 1 or both eyes. We also compared mortality, survival without bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), intraventricular hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia, sepsis, metabolic bone disease (MBD), and extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR). METHODS Preterm neonates born between 27 and 32 weeks' gestation were included. The prospective study group (AO) was recruited after implementation of early optimal nutrition policy. The comparative retrospective cohort (BO) received nutrition based on clinicians' decisions. Both groups were followed up using a structured plan till 1 year corrected age. RESULTS 137 neonates were enrolled in AO and 151 in the BO cohort. There was no statistically significant difference in survival without NDD at 1 year-75.5% in AO vs 72.1% in BO, odds ratio 0.84 (95% CI 0.5-1.6). Babies who received early optimal nutrition had less NEC, EUGR, and ROP requiring laser therapy but more MBD. CONCLUSION There was no difference in survival without NDD in early optimal nutrition cohort compared to the cohort before implementation of the nutrition strategy. Short-term benefits themselves may justify the need for early optimal nutrition.
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- Swati Upadhyay
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala, Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala, Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala, Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala, Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala, Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Naha N, Pournami F, Prabhakar J, Jain N. Nasal Injury with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Need for "Privileging" Nursing Staff. Indian J Pediatr 2019; 86:595-598. [PMID: 31020593 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-019-02960-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in neonates is associated with nasal injury (NI) for which various risk factors related to the neonatal characteristics and properties of interfaces used have been reported. "Privileging" of nursing staff may influence safety and incidence of adverse events. In this prospective cohort study, authors studied the incidence of NI and risk factors for NI in babies requiring CPAP after privileging staff for CPAP care bundles. METHODS All neonates on CPAP over a 6-mo period were included. Standard operating procedures were formulated and staff of NICU (nurses and doctors) were educated at the start of the study and periodically in 6 comprehensive areas of care- encompassing position of head, prongs and cap; nasal suctioning and interruptions in pressure on the nose. The staff who completed the training and evaluation were declared as "privileged". NI (measured by a standard staging) and risk factors were predefined and studied. RESULTS Of the 51 babies who required respiratory supports, 35 required CPAP care. Nine babies (25%) out of 35 who required CPAP had NI (2, 4, 3 babies had stages 1, II and III of NI respectively). Seventy seven percent of babies were cared for by privileged nurses. NI was significantly higher when cared for by non-privileged staff (66% vs. 11%, unadjusted RR = 6.75, 95%CI 2.16-21.09). All other risk factors were not significant. CONCLUSIONS NI was noted in 25% neonates on CPAP, and those cared for by non-privileged staff had higher chances of NI. Quality processes and emphasis on continued monitoring and evaluation of nursing skills may help prevent these untoward complications.
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- Nihaz Naha
- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695029, India
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Adhisivam B, Vishnu Bhat B, Poorna R, Thulasingam M, Pournami F, Joy R. Postnatal counseling on exclusive breastfeeding using video - experience from a tertiary care teaching hospital, south India. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2016; 30:834-838. [PMID: 27160763 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2016.1188379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Adequate antenatal counseling combined with postnatal lactation support is likely to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of a postnatal video based health education program in promoting exclusive breastfeeding among primiparous mothers. METHODS This interventional study was done in a tertiary care teaching hospital, south India. Primiparous mothers in one postnatal ward (group A) received routine lactation counseling. A similar group of primiparous mothers in another postnatal ward (group B) were administered a video based health education program on exclusive breastfeeding in the local language Tamil in addition to the routine lactation counseling. The exclusive breastfeeding rates of these two groups of mothers were compared. Their knowledge and perceptions after intervention were also compared using a pretested questionnaire. RESULTS Among 878 primiparous mothers, 94% fed colostrum and 43% initiated breastfeeding within one hour of delivery. Correct attachment was noted with 96% and 13% had lactation issues. Group B had marginally better exclusive breastfeeding rate at six months but not statistically significant. Mothers in group B had a statistically significant better knowledge score post-intervention compared to those in Group A. Use of gripe water was more in group A compared to group B. CONCLUSION The video based health education program when combined with routine lactation counseling improved the knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding among postnatal primiparous mothers better than with routine lactation counseling alone. However, both interventions had similar effect on exclusive breastfeeding rate at six months.
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- B Adhisivam
- a Department of Neonatology and Department of Preventive and Social Medicine , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) , Pondicherry , India
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- a Department of Neonatology and Department of Preventive and Social Medicine , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) , Pondicherry , India
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- a Department of Neonatology and Department of Preventive and Social Medicine , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) , Pondicherry , India
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- a Department of Neonatology and Department of Preventive and Social Medicine , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) , Pondicherry , India
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- a Department of Neonatology and Department of Preventive and Social Medicine , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) , Pondicherry , India
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- a Department of Neonatology and Department of Preventive and Social Medicine , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) , Pondicherry , India
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Joy R, Pournami F, Bethou A, Bhat VB, Bobby Z. Effect of therapeutic hypothermia on oxidative stress and outcome in term neonates with perinatal asphyxia: a randomized controlled trial. J Trop Pediatr 2013; 59:17-22. [PMID: 22907998 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fms036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate in term babies with perinatal asphyxia, the effect of therapeutic hypothermia (TH) on oxidative stress and neurological outcome at discharge. METHODS Babies who satisfied inclusion criteria were randomized to TH, with cooling gel packs to a target temperature of 33-34°C for 72 h or normothermia. Blood sample was collected before and after TH for oxidative stress assessment: total antioxidant status (TAS) and malondialdehyde (MDA). RESULTS Of 116 babies randomized, there was no statistically significant difference in the baseline TAS and MDA. After 72 h of TH, TAS was significantly higher (p = <0.001) (761.69 ± 114.01 vs. 684.16 ± 88.86) and MDA was significantly lower (p = <0.001) in TH group (1.73 ± 0.66 vs. 5.2 ± 1.06). Risk of developing deficit was lower (p < 0.001) in TH group with relative risk of 0.49 and 95 % confidence interval: 0.29-0.68. CONCLUSION TH reduces oxidative stress and improves neurological outcome in perinatal asphyxia. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CTRI/2011/12/002196.
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- Rojo Joy
- Department of Pediatrics Neonatology Division, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research JIPMER, Puducherry 605 006, India
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