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Köstekci YE, Aydın A, Arga G, Ramoğlu MG, Okulu E, Özdemir H, Uçar T, Karahan ZC, Erdeve Ö, Atasay B, Arsan S. Diagnostic challenge in a preterm infant with multiorgan failure: SARS-CoV-2 infection or neonatal multisystem inflammatory syndrome? Pediatr Neonatol 2024:S1875-9572(24)00015-9. [PMID: 38418330 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2024.01.003] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Yasemin Ezgi Köstekci
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey.
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey
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Köstekci YE, Kendirli T, Gün E, Uçmak H, Demirtaş F, Havan M, Köse E, Okulu E, Eminoğlu FT, Erdeve Ö, Atasay B, Arsan S. Evaluation of the efficacy and associated complications of regional citrate anticoagulation in neonates: experience from a fourth level neonatal intensive care unit. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:4897-4908. [PMID: 37597047 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05162-2] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
Abstract
Continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) use has increased in recent years, but anticoagulation is a challenge for neonates. Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is rarely preferred in neonates because of citrate accumulation (CA) and metabolic complications. We aimed to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of RCA in neonates. We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 11 neonates treated with RCA-CKRT between 2018 and 2023. The initial dose of RCA was 2.1-3 mmol/l, and then, its dose was increased according to the level of ionized calcium (iCa+2) in the circuit and patients. The total/iCa+2 ratio after-treatment > 2.5 was indicated as CA. We evaluated to citrate dose, CA, circuit lifespan, and dialysis effectivity. The median gestational age was 39 (36.4-41.5) weeks, the median body weight (BW) was 3200 (2400-4000) grams, and the mean postnatal age was 4 (2-24) days. The most common indication for CKRT was hyperammonemia (73%). All neonates had metabolic acidosis and hypocalcemia during CKRT. Other common metabolic complications were hypophosphatemia (90%), hypokalemia (81%), and hypomagnesemia (63%). High dialysate rates with a median of 5765 ml/h/1.73 m2 allowed for a rapid decrease in ammonia levels to normal. Four patients (36.3%) had CA, and seven (63.7%) did not (non-citrate accumulation, NCA). Mean BW, median postnatal age, biochemical parameters, coagulation tests, and ammonia levels were similar between the CA and NCA groups. Low pH, low HCO3, high lactate, and SNAPPE-II scores could be associated with a higher T/iCa ratio. CONCLUSION RCA was an efficient and safe anticoagulation for neonates requiring CKRT. Metabolic complications may occur, but they could be managed with adequate supplementation. WHAT IS KNOWN • Continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) has become popular in recent years due to its successful treatment of fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, and hyperleucinemia/hyperammonemia associated with inborn errors of metabolism. • The need for anticoagulation is the major difficulty in neonatal CKRT. In adult and pediatric patients, regional citrate anticoagulation has been shown to be effective. WHAT IS NEW • RCA is an effective and safe anticoagulation method for neonates who require CKRT. • Electrolyte imbalances and metabolic acidosis could be managed with adequate supplementation and appropriate treatment parameters such as citrate dose, blood flow rate, and dialysate flow rate.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yasemin Ezgi Köstekci
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06590, Mamak, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Division of Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06590, Mamak, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Intensive Care, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06590, Mamak, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06590, Mamak, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06590, Mamak, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06590, Mamak, Ankara, Turkey
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Köstekci YE, Bayram Ö, Mertek S, Bakhtiyarzada J, Aydın A, Yılmaz MM, Murt B, Demirtaş F, Ramoğlu MG, Okulu E, Erdeve Ö, Uçar T, Atasay B, Eyileten Z, Arsan S. Complications of epicutaneo-caval catheters: Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade in three preterm infants. J Vasc Access 2023:11297298231198011. [PMID: 37731340 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231198011] [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: 09/22/2023] Open
Abstract
In the neonatal intensive care units (NICU), epicutaneo-caval catheters (ECCs) are common alternative vascular routes. Pericardial effusion (PCE) and cardiac tamponade (CT) are rare but serious complications in infants with ECCs. It may be asymptomatic or present with a variety of significant clinical signs, including dyspnea, bradycardia, sudden asystole, and hypotension. If untreated, PCE can be fatal. This report presents, three cases of ECC-associated PCE/CT during NICU stay. All three patients were born before 30 weeks of gestation and weighed less than 1500 g. Echocardiography was used for diagnosis all patients. PCE/CT was detected incidentally in one patient and after hemodynamic deterioration in the other two. In one patient, CT was developed due to catheter malposition, and the other two patient, the catheter tip was found in the right atrium. PCE did not recur in any of the patients after pericardial fluid was drained and the catheters were removed. No PCE/CT-related deaths were observed. In all three patients, X-ray was used to evaluate the location of the catheter tips. However, after clinical deterioration, echocardiography showed that in the first two cases the tips were actually in the right atrium. Real-time ultrasound was suggested with strong evidence to evaluate the location of the catheter tip and to detect secondary malapposition. PCE/CT should be considered in the presence of unexplained and refractory respiratory distress, abnormal heart rate and blood pressure, and metabolic acidosis in a neonate with ECC. Early diagnosis and prompt pericardiocentesis are essential to reduce mortality and improve prognosis. Prospective studies with educational interventions should be designed to demonstrate that the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be easily acquired and may reduce complications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yasemin Ezgi Köstekci
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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