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Razak A, Johnston E, Sackett V, Clark M, Charlton M, Zhou L, Pharande P, McDonald CA, Hunt RW, Miller SL, Malhotra A. Early Neurodevelopmental Assessments for Predicting Long-Term Outcomes in Infants at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2413550. [PMID: 38709738 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.13550] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Importance Studies suggest that early neurodevelopmental assessments are beneficial for identifying cerebral palsy, yet their effectiveness in practical scenarios and their ability to detect cognitive impairment are limited. Objective To assess the effectiveness of early neurodevelopmental assessments in identifying cerebral palsy and cognitive and other neurodevelopmental impairments, including their severity, within a multidisciplinary clinic. Design, Setting, and Participants This diagnostic study was conducted at Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Participants were extremely preterm infants born at less than 28 weeks' gestation or extremely low birth weight infants less than 1000 g and term encephalopathic infants who received therapeutic hypothermia, attending the early neurodevelopmental clinic between January 2019 and July 2021. Data were analyzed from December 2023 to January 2024. Exposures Early cerebral palsy or high risk of cerebral palsy, the absence of fidgety movements, and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) scores at corrected age (CA) 3 to 4 months. Early cerebral palsy or high risk of cerebral palsy diagnosis was based on absent fidgety movements, a low HINE score (<57), and medical neurological examination. Main Outcome and Measures The outcomes of interest were cerebral palsy, cognitive and neurodevelopmental impairments and their severity, diagnosed at 24 to 36 months' CA. Results A total of 116 infants (median [IQR] gestational age, 27 [25-29] weeks; 65 [56%] male) were included. Diagnosis of early cerebral palsy or high risk of cerebral palsy demonstrated a sensitivity of 92% (95% CI, 63%-99%) and specificity of 84% (95% CI, 76%-90%) for predicting cerebral palsy and 100% (95% CI, 59%-100%) sensitivity and 80% (95% CI, 72%-87%) specificity for predicting moderate to severe cerebral palsy. Additionally, the accuracy of diagnosis of early cerebral palsy or high risk of cerebral palsy was 85% (95% CI, 77%-91%) for predicting cerebral palsy and 81% (95% CI, 73%-88%) for predicting moderate to severe cerebral palsy. Similarly, the absence of fidgety movements had an 81% (95% CI, 73%-88%) accuracy in predicting cerebral palsy, and HINE scores exhibited good discriminatory power with an area under the curve of 0.88 (95% CI, 0.79-0.97) for cerebral palsy prediction. However, for cognitive impairment, the predictive accuracy was 44% (95% CI, 35%-54%) for an early cerebral palsy or high risk of cerebral palsy diagnosis and 45% (95% CI, 36%-55%) for the absence of fidgety movements. Similarly, HINE scores showed poor discriminatory power for predicting cognitive impairment, with an area under the curve of 0.62 (95% CI, 0.51-0.73). Conclusions and Relevance In this diagnostic study of infants at high risk for cerebral palsy or other cognitive or neurodevelopmental impairment, early neurodevelopmental assessments at 3 to 4 months' CA reliably predicted cerebral palsy and its severity at 24 to 36 months' CA, signifying its crucial role in facilitating early intervention. However, for cognitive impairment, longer-term assessments are necessary for accurate identification.
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- Abdul Razak
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
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Zhong B, Tan K, Razak A, Sackett V, Machipisa C, Zhou L, Samiee-Zafarghandy S, Sehgal A, Hunt RW, Pharande P, Malhotra A. Early neurodevelopmental outcomes of extreme preterm infants exposed to paracetamol: a retrospective cohort study. Pediatr Res 2023; 94:1714-1719. [PMID: 37198403 PMCID: PMC10189702 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02649-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Paracetamol is commonly used for analgesia and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) treatment in preterm infants. We aimed to evaluate early neurodevelopmental outcomes of extreme preterm infants exposed to paracetamol during their neonatal admission. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included surviving infants born at <29 weeks gestation, or with a birth weight of <1000 grams. Neurodevelopmental outcomes studied were early cerebral palsy (CP) or high risk of CP diagnosis, Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) score and Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) at 3-4 months corrected age. RESULTS Two hundred and forty-two infants were included, of which 123 were exposed to paracetamol. After adjusting for birth weight, sex and chronic lung disease, there were no significant associations between paracetamol exposure and early CP or high risk of CP diagnosis (aOR 1.46, 95% CI 0.61, 3.5), abnormal or absent GMA (aOR 0.82, 95% CI 0.37, 1.79) or HINE score (adjusted β -0.19, 95% CI -2.39, 2.01). Subgroup analysis stratifying paracetamol exposure into <180 mg/kg or ≥180 mg/kg cumulative dose found that neither had significant effects on outcomes. CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of extreme preterm infants, no significant association was found between exposure to paracetamol during the neonatal admission and adverse early neurodevelopment. IMPACT Paracetamol is commonly used in the neonatal period for analgesia and patent ductus arteriosus treatment in preterm infants, although prenatal paracetamol use has been associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. Exposure to paracetamol during the neonatal admission was not associated with adverse early neurodevelopment at 3-4 months corrected age in this cohort of extreme preterm infants. The findings from this observational study is consistent with the small body of literature supporting the lack of association between neonatal paracetamol exposure and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants.
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- Bella Zhong
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Khot N, Sarkar M, Bansal U, Singh JV, Pharande P, Malhotra A, Kumar A. Community of Inquiry framework to evaluate an online obstetric and neonatal emergency simulation workshop for health professional students in India. Adv Simul (Lond) 2022; 7:25. [PMID: 36002871 PMCID: PMC9399987 DOI: 10.1186/s41077-022-00220-5] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We transitioned our obstetric neonatal emergency simulation (ONE-Sim) workshops to an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we evaluated key learning acquired by undergraduate medical and nursing students attending the online ONE-Sim workshops from a low- and middle-income country (LMIC). METHODS Student perception of online workshops was collected using electronic questionnaires. Data was analysed using thematic analysis by employing the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework. RESULTS One hundred sixty medical and nursing students who attended the online ONE-Sim workshops completed the questionnaires. There was evidence in the data to support all three aspects of the CoI framework-social, cognitive and teacher presence. CONCLUSIONS The use of the CoI framework helped to describe key learning from online interprofessional simulation workshops conducted for a LMIC.
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- Nisha Khot
- Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia.
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- Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Sehgal A, Mulcahy B, Pharande P, Varma S. The often forgotten systemic effects of ductus arteriosus: impact on decision-making and future trials. J Perinatol 2021; 41:2363-2366. [PMID: 34294878 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-021-01163-x] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Respiratory symptomatology and echocardiographic features of pulmonary circulation exclusively guide therapy for a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. Interrogations of systemic artery Doppler or the exploration of their links with respective end organ symptomatology is not routine practice. This brief report shows the relevance of 'systemic' symptoms and the assessment of 'systemic hypo-perfusion' (and their resolution with physiologically appropriate therapy) in decision-making. Future trials should include this often-ignored aspect in study designs and/or post-hoc analysis.
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- Arvind Sehgal
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. .,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Monash Heart, Monash Health, Clayton, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Zhong B, Barnes R, Malhotra A, Pharande P. Acquired chylothorax in association with supraclavicular ultrasound-guided access to the brachiocephalic vein in a neonate. J Vasc Access 2021; 23:640-643. [PMID: 33769120 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211005267] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Achieving and maintaining venous access can be challenging in some premature and low birth weight infants. In this population, the supraclavicular ultrasound-guided in-plane approach to the brachiocephalic vein for central venous access has demonstrated great success with a low rate of complications. This case describes the first report of acquired chylothorax in association with this technique, in a previously extremely preterm and low birth weight infant.
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- Bella Zhong
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Krishnamurthy MB, Pharande P, Whiteley G, Hodges RJ, Malhotra A. Postnatal middle cerebral artery Dopplers in growth-restricted neonates. Eur J Pediatr 2020; 179:571-577. [PMID: 31836914 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-019-03540-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This prospective observational study compared the middle cerebral artery (MCA) Doppler characteristics of FGR neonates (N = 20) with abnormal antenatal Dopplers, with those of appropriately grown (AGA) neonates (N = 20), in the immediate postnatal period. MCA peak systolic velocity (PSV), end-diastolic velocity (EDV), pulsatility index (PI), and resistive index (RI) were measured on day 1 and day 3. MCA PSV and EDV values were not significantly different between FGR (mean (SD) gestation: 31.4 (3.1) weeks, weight 1205 (463) grams) and AGA (31.1 (3.0) weeks; 1668 (490) grams) groups, on day 1 and day 3. Both FGR (30.85 (10.02) vs. 42.12 (9.16) cm/s, p = 0.007) and AGA groups (31.77 (9.32) vs. 42.0 (8.98) cm/s, p = 0.001) showed a significant increase in MCA PSV, but only the FGR group showed significant increase in EDV values (7.01 (4.23) vs. 11.78 (4.98), p = 0.002) from day 1 to day 3. This was associated with significant differences in RI (0.72 (0.10) vs. 0.79 (0.07), p = 0.01) and PI (1.36 (0.47) vs. 1.73 (0.4), p = 0.01) values between FGR and AGA groups on day 3.Conclusion: Significant differences in MCA resistive and pulsatility indices were noted in the first few days of life of FGR neonates with abnormal antenatal Doppler as compared with AGA neonates. This may suggest a delayed transition or persistence of cerebral redistribution in FGR neonates.What is Known:• FGR infants have increased risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality, and long-term neuro-disabilities.• Antenatal Doppler Ultrasound is the most common modality used to assess fetal growth restriction.What is New:• Antenatally detected abnormal cerebral Dopplers may persist during the neonatal period in growth-restricted neonates.• Early cerebral Doppler values may be a useful marker to identify "at risk" growth-restricted neonates..
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- Mohan B Krishnamurthy
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246, Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246, Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Diagnostic Imaging, Monash Health, 246, Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, 246, Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246, Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia.
- Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, 246, Clayton Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3168, Australia.
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Bolisetty S, Osborn D, Schindler T, Sinn J, Deshpande G, Wong CS, Jacobs SE, Phad N, Pharande P, Tobiansky R, Luig M, Trivedi A, Mcintosh J, Josza E, Opie G, Downe L, Andersen C, Bhatia V, Kumar P, Malinen K, Birch P, Simmer K, McLeod G, Quader S, Rajadurai VS, Hewson MP, Nair A, Williams M, Xiao J, Ravindranathan H, Broadbent R, Lui K. Standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations - Australasian neonatal parenteral nutrition consensus update 2017. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:59. [PMID: 32035481 PMCID: PMC7007668 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-1958-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The first consensus standardised neonatal parenteral nutrition formulations were implemented in many neonatal units in Australia in 2012. The current update involving 49 units from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and India was conducted between September 2015 and December 2017 with the aim to review and update the 2012 formulations and guidelines. METHODS A systematic review of available evidence for each parenteral nutrient was undertaken and new standardised formulations and guidelines were developed. RESULTS Five existing preterm Amino acid-Dextrose formulations have been modified and two new concentrated Amino acid-Dextrose formulations added to optimise amino acid and nutrient intake according to gestation. Organic phosphate has replaced inorganic phosphate allowing for an increase in calcium and phosphate content, and acetate reduced. Lipid emulsions are unchanged, with both SMOFlipid (Fresenius Kabi, Australia) and ClinOleic (Baxter Healthcare, Australia) preparations included. The physicochemical compatibility and stability of all formulations have been tested and confirmed. Guidelines to standardise the parenteral nutrition clinical practice across facilities have also been developed. CONCLUSIONS The 2017 PN formulations and guidelines developed by the 2017 Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition Consensus Group offer concise and practical instructions to clinicians on how to implement current and up-to-date evidence based PN to the NICU population.
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- Srinivas Bolisetty
- Royal Hospital for Women, Locked Bag 2000, Randwick NSW, Sydney, 2031 Australia
- Conjoint Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal Hospital for Women, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Deputy Clinical Director and Neonatal Paediatrician, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville, Victoria Australia
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- John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Newcastle, Australia
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- The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal Hospital for Women, Locked Bag 2000, Randwick NSW, Sydney, 2031 Australia
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- Head and Neonatal Paediatrician, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria Australia
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- Head of Neonatology, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia
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- Head of Neonatology, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia
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- PGCert Clinical Education, PGDip Child Health (associate), Advanced Pharmacist, Townsville Hospital, Townsville, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Australia
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- King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Subiaco, Australia
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- King Edward Memorial and Princess Margaret Hospitals, Subiaco, Australia
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- The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Sydney, Australia
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- Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Pharande P, Krishnamurthy M, Whiteley G, Sasi A, Malhotra A. Ultrasound Measurements of Intracranial Structures in Growth-Restricted Neonates with Fetal Blood Flow Redistribution: A Pilot Observational Study. Neonatology 2020; 117:446-452. [PMID: 32526754 DOI: 10.1159/000508001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with neonatal and long-term neuro-morbidity. Preferential redistribution of blood flow to the brain is a common antenatal adaptation in FGR. The impact of this "brain sparing," which may signify severity of FGR, on the growth of brain structures has not been studied. AIM To compare corpus callosum (CC), cerebellar, and ventricular measurements of FGR neonates with evidence of fetal blood flow redistribution with those of gestation-matched appropriately grown (AGA) neonates. METHODS This was a pilot, prospective observational study conducted at a tertiary level neonatal unit in Melbourne, Australia. Cranial ultrasound was done between days 1 and 3 of life in FGR and AGA neonates. RESULTS Cranial ultrasound on 20 FGR, gestation (mean ± SD) 31.4 ± 3.1 weeks, weight 1,205 ± 463 g, and 20 AGA neonates, 31.1 ± 3.0 weeks, 1,668 ± 490 g, was performed. CC length was significantly decreased in FGR neonates as compared to AGA neonates (35.28 ± 3.47 vs. 38.83 ± 4.05 mm, p = 0.0002). CC was significantly thinner at genu (3.36 ± 0.66 vs. 4.04 ± 0.83 mm, p = 0.007), body (1.97 ± 0.36 vs. 2.27 ± 0.39 mm, p = 0.02), and splenium (4.07 ± 0.76 vs. 4.72 ± 0.75 mm, p = 0.003) in FGR vs. AGA neonates. CC-fastigium length was also significantly decreased (39.65 ± 3.87 vs. 41.96 ± 4.50 mm, p = 0.04). Similarly, FGR neonates showed decreased transverse cerebellar diameter (36.15 ± 5.51 vs. 38.81 ± 7.21 mm, p = 0.02), but ventricular measurements were comparable. In multivariate analysis, these differences were evident independent of the birth weight. CONCLUSIONS CC and cerebellar measurements are significantly smaller in FGR neonates with fetal blood flow redistribution, which warrants further study.
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- Pramod Pharande
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Diagnostic Imaging, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, .,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
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Sehgal A, Nitzan I, Krishnamurthy MB, Pharande P, Tan K. Toward rational management of patent ductus arteriosus: ductal disease staging and first line paracetamol. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2019; 34:3940-3945. [PMID: 31885289 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2019.1702949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 12/17/2022]
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Aims: To study paracetamol (PCM) use as first line therapy for significant patent ductus arteriosus (sPDA) closure, stratified by echocardiography.Methods: In this retrospective observational study, a prepublished score comprising PDA size and velocity, PDA:left pulmonary artery ratio, diastolic flow in main and LPA, LA:Ao ratio and left ventricular:aortic ratio were included for shunt severity. Successful closure was defined a priori as closure or ≥50% reduction in score. Comparisons were made between infants with sPDA who were treated and not treated.Results: During November 2017-2018, 227 infants from 23 to 31+6 weeks' gestational age (GA) were admitted; 50 (22%) infants were diagnosed with PDA, 32 treated with PCM, overall treatment rate of 32/227 (14%). Successful therapy was noted in 23/32 (72%) and was higher when treated at ≤7 days (80 versus 68%, p = .68), in infants >26 weeks GA (62.5 versus 100%, p = .07) and BW >1000 g (65.4 versus 100%, p = .14). Univariate analysis noted statistical significance only for GA. Eighteen infants were managed conservatively. Treated infants had a lower GA and BW, higher composite ECHO score (14.4 ± 0.5 versus 19 ± 0.4, p < .001).Conclusions: Composite scoring helped reduce exposure, and focus more on infants with lower GA and BW with greater shunt severity.
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- Arvind Sehgal
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, Australia.,Department of Pediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, Australia.,Department of Pediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, Australia.,Department of Pediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Pharande P, Lindrea KB, Smyth J, Evans M, Lui K, Bolisetty S. Trends in late-onset sepsis in a neonatal intensive care unit following implementation of infection control bundle: A 15-year audit. J Paediatr Child Health 2018; 54:1314-1320. [PMID: 29888413 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 10/08/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Late-onset sepsis (LOS) is a frequent and important cause of morbidity and mortality in newborn infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of various infection control quality measures introduced as a bundle on the trends of the LOS in a NICU. METHODS This was a prospective quality improvement study involving all neonates admitted to a NICU over a 15-year period between 2002 and 2016. The main focus areas of the bundle included collaborative team effort, hand hygiene, education, central line insertion and maintenance bundles and parenteral nutrition. The main outcome measures were LOS and central line-associated bloodstream infections. RESULTS Yearly admissions increased during study period, from 776 in 2002 to 952 in 2016. There was a progressive decrease in LOS rate, from 4.3 to 1.6 per 1000 patient days (B coefficient -0.17, 95% confidence interval -0.25, -0.09; P < 0.001), and the central line-associated bloodstream infection rate dropped from 25 in 2003 to 5 in 2016 per 1000 central line days (B coefficient -1.20, 95% confidence interval -1.84, -0.56; P = 0.001). Hand hygiene compliance rates remained consistent, over 80%. During the study period, coagulase-negative staphylococcus caused 56% and Gram-negative organisms 18% of the total infections. CONCLUSION Multifaceted infection control bundle practices with a concerted team effort in the implementation, with continuing education, feedback and reinforcement of best infection control practices, can sustain the gains achieved by infection control for a long period of time.
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- Pramod Pharande
- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Pharande P, Balegar Virupakshappa KK, Mehta B, Badawi N. Fetal/Neonatal Pericardial Effusion in Down's Syndrome: Case Report and Review of Literature. AJP Rep 2018; 8:e301-e306. [PMID: 30377554 PMCID: PMC6205858 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1675337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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We report a preterm (35 4/7 weeks) male neonate with Down's syndrome (DS) diagnosed with isolated pericardial effusion (PE) at 20 weeks of gestation. He was born by precipitous delivery, needed no resuscitation and presented within first 24 hours of life with respiratory distress, anemia due to feto-maternal bleed, hypotension, hepatomegaly, and coagulopathy. Postnatal echocardiography confirmed a 5 mm rim of PE without tamponade, normal cardiac structure, and function. He was stabilized with ventilation, packed red cell, fresh frozen plasma, inotropes (dopamine, dobutamine, and adrenaline), and steroid (hydrocortisone). Subsequent evaluation confirmed hypothyroidism, transient myeloproliferative disorder (TMD), hepatic failure due to fibrosis/cirrhosis with portal hypertension, and steroid sensitive hypotension on two occasions possibly due to adrenal insufficiency. PE completely resolved over 2 weeks. In view of progressively worsening liver failure with ascites and portal hypertension, the family opted for palliation. Literature review has been discussed regarding perinatal onset of PE in DS.
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- Pramod Pharande
- Department of Neonatology, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia.,Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The objective of this study was to ascertain the efficacy of oral paracetamol in closing a symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) when used as 'rescue' option. After obtaining ethics approval, a retrospective appraisal of the data from April 2014 to July 2015 was performed. Infants who were administered oral paracetamol either after unsuccessful therapy with ibuprofen or where it was considered contraindicated were included. A previously published echocardiographic scoring schema to stratify for ductal disease severity was used. Using univariate analysis, characteristics of infants with successful closure were compared with partial (a priori reduction in composite score by ≥ 50% of pretreatment) or no closure. Twenty infants with gestation age and birthweight of 25.7 ± 1.5 weeks and 724.1 ± 143 g, respectively, were studied. Complete closure was noted in 10 (50%) infants with additional four infants showing a significant reduction in haemodynamic shunting. Gestational age at birth and at therapy, chronological age at therapy, birthweight and total fluid intake were comparable between the two groups. The pre-therapy composite score had a significant association with successful closure (the higher the echocardiographic score, the lesser the closure). Concomitant furosemide therapy and late-onset sepsis had a high likelihood ratio of unsuccessful closure (11.01 [2-tailed, p = 0.005] and 5.3 [2-tailed, p = 0.07]), respectively. Oral paracetamol may be a possible therapeutic option in premature infants where therapy with first-line agents is unsuccessful or contraindicated. Concomitant sepsis and furosemide administration may affect successful therapy.
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- Pramod Pharande
- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia.
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Pharande P, Karthigeyan S, Walker K, D'Cruz D, Badawi N, Luig M, Winlaw D, Popat H. Unilateral vocal cord paralysis after surgical closure of a patent ductus arteriosus in extremely preterm infants. J Paediatr Child Health 2017; 53:1192-1198. [PMID: 28688160 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.13632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Left vocal cord paralysis (LVCP) is variably reported post ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Our objective was to determine the incidence of LVCP and identify predictive factors and associated morbidities in preterm infants post PDA ligation. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of infants less than 29 weeks gestational age from 2006 to 2014 who underwent PDA ligation. Infants with laryngeal symptoms underwent flexible fibreoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy to evaluate vocal cord function. We compared short- and long-term morbidities among infants with and without symptomatic LVCP. RESULTS A total of 35 infants underwent PDA ligation in the study period, of which 11 infants (31%) developed symptomatic LVCP. Dysphonia was the presenting symptom in all neonates with LVCP and stridor was present in 46% (5/11) of them. The median (interquartile range) gestation (25 weeks (24-27) vs. 25 weeks (23-28)), birthweight (810 g (550-1180) vs. 825 g (550-1220)) and age at surgery (19 days (9-27) vs. 20 (5-69)) were similar in infants with and without LVCP, respectively. Infants with LVCP took significantly longer to reach suck feeds (128 vs. 90 days, P = <0.001), stayed longer in hospital (119 vs. 95 days, P = 0.01) and were more likely to go home on oxygen (73 vs. 27%; P = 0.024). Neurodevelopmental outcomes were similar in the two groups. CONCLUSIONS LVCP was noted in 31% of infants post PDA ligation and was associated with prolonged hospital stay, a longer time to reach suck feeds and a need for home oxygen. No predictive factors for development of LVCP were identified.
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- Pramod Pharande
- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Newborn Care, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Newborn Care, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Pharande P, Mohamed AL, Bajuk B, Lui K, Bolisetty S. Preterm infant outcomes in relation to the gestational age of onset and duration of prelabour rupture of membranes: a retrospective cohort study. BMJ Paediatr Open 2017; 1:e000216. [PMID: 29637178 PMCID: PMC5862203 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2017-000216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the hospital outcomes of liveborn infants at 23-31 weeks following prelabour preterm rupture of membranes (PPROM). METHOD A regional retrospective cohort study of 4454 infants of 23-31 weeks' gestation admitted to a tertiary neonatal network between 2007 and 2011. Primary outcome was the composite chronic lung disease (CLD) or mortality at discharge. RESULTS 225 (5%) neonates had a history of PPROM occurring prior to 24+0 weeks (Early-PPROM), 829 (19%) had a history of PPROM at or after 24+0 weeks' gestation (Late-PPROM) and 3400 (76%) had no history of PPROM (No-PPROM). In comparison to No-PPROM, Early-PPROM group had higher CLD/mortality in infants born at 23-27 weeks (OR 1.95; 95% CI 1.34 to 2.85) and 28-31 weeks (OR 4.98; 95% CI 2.99 to 8.28). Within Early-PPROM group, the latency of PPROM >14 days had lower CLD/mortality in comparison to latency ≤14 days (57.6% vs 77%, OR 0.40; 95% CI 0.21 to 0.76). Late-PPROM group had significantly lower CLD/mortality in comparison to No-PPROM group at 23-27 weeks (OR 0.50; 95% CI 0.37 to 0.69) and 28-31 weeks (OR 0.50; 95% CI 0.36 to 0.71). Within Late-PPROM group, latency >14 days was associated with an increased CLD/mortality in 28-31 weeks (14.1% vs 5.4%, OR 2.88; 95% CI 1.31 to 6.38). CONCLUSIONS Early-PPROM prior to 24 weeks' gestation had high incidence of CLD/mortality even after correcting for gestational age. Late-PPROM at or after 24 weeks had lower CLD/mortality compared with No-PPROM. Latency >14 days in Late-PPROM group at 28-31 week group increased the odds of CLD/mortality.
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- Pramod Pharande
- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Neonatology, Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,Discipline of Neonatology, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Perinatal Services Network, Ministry of Health, New South Wales Pregnancy and Newborn Services Network (PSN), Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Pharande P, Pammi M, Collins CT, Zhou SJ, Abrams SA. Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of vitamin D deficiency in preterm and low birth weight infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Pramod Pharande
- Royal Hospital for Women; Newborn Care Centre; Barker Street Randwick NSW Australia 2032
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- Baylor College of Medicine; Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics; 6621, Fannin, MC.WT 6-104 Houston Texas USA 77030
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- Women's and Children's Health Research Institute, Flinders Medical Centre and Women's and Children's Hospital; Discipline of Paediatrics, The University of Adelaide; Child Nutrition Research Centre; Flinders Medical Centre Bedford Park South Australia Australia 5042
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- Women's and Children's Hospital; School of Agriculture, Food & Wine, University of Adelaide; Women's and Children's Health Research Institute; 72 King William Road North Adelaide Australia 5006
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- Children's Nutrition Research Center; Neonatology and USDA/ARS; 1100 Bates Street Room 7066 Houston Texas USA 77030
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Bolisetty S, Pharande P, Nirthanakumaran L, Do TQP, Osborn D, Smyth J, Sinn J, Lui K. Improved nutrient intake following implementation of the consensus standardised parenteral nutrition formulations in preterm neonates--a before-after intervention study. BMC Pediatr 2014; 14:309. [PMID: 25514973 PMCID: PMC4275977 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-014-0309-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND New standardised parenteral nutrition (SPN) formulations were implemented in July 2011 in many neonatal intensive care units in New South Wales following consensus group recommendations. The aim was to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of new consensus formulations in preterm infants born less than 32 weeks. METHODS A before-after intervention study conducted at a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit. Data from the post-consensus cohort (2011 to 2012) were prospectively collected and compared retrospectively with a pre-consensus cohort of neonates (2010). RESULTS Post-consensus group commenced parenteral nutrition (PN) significantly earlier (6 v 11 hours of age, p 0.005). In comparison to the pre-consensus cohort, there was a higher protein intake from day 1 (1.34 v 0.49 g/kg, p 0.000) to day 7 (3.55 v 2.35 g/kg, p 0.000), higher caloric intake from day 1 (30 v 26 kcal/kg, p 0.004) to day 3 (64 v 62 kcal/kg, p 0.026), and less daily fluid intake from day 3 (105.8 v 113.8 mL/kg, p 0.011) to day 7 (148.8 v 156.2 mL/kg, p 0.025), and reduced duration of lipid therapy (253 v 475 hr, p 0.011). This group also had a significantly greater weight gain in the first 4 weeks (285 v 220 g, p 0.003). CONCLUSIONS New consensus SPN solutions provided better protein intake in the first 7 days and were associated with greater weight gain in the first 4 weeks. However, protein intake on day 1 was below the consensus goal of 2 g/kg/day.
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- Srinivas Bolisetty
- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia. .,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. .,Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Barker Street, Locked Bag 2000, Randwick, 2031, NSW, Australia.
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia. .,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- University of Sydney and RPA Newborn Care, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia. .,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Neonatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney and, Sydney, Australia.
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- Division of Newborn Services, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, Australia. .,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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Deodhar J, Kadam S, Pharande P, Vaidya U, Pandit A. Maternal blood aspiration: an unusual cause of respiratory distress in a neonate. Ann Trop Paediatr 2006; 26:255-7. [PMID: 16925965 DOI: 10.1179/146532806x120372] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Maternal blood aspiration is an unusual cause of respiratory distress in neonates. It is occasionally seen in babies born to mothers with antepartum haemorrhage (APH). We report a term neonate with a history of maternal APH who developed respiratory distress soon after birth with a radiological appearance compatible with aspiration syndrome. The infant required ventilation for 36 hours. The aspirated blood was the mother's.
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- J Deodhar
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, KEM Hospital, Rasta Peth, Pune, India.
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