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Abstract Despite the well-known benefits of spinal anesthesia (SA), this technique remains underutilized among pediatric anesthesiologists. According to the data from the Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Network, SA accounted for less than 5% of all neuraxial techniques. Some of the factors for underutilization of SA include: Limited duration, unfamiliarity with the technique in younger children, and surgeon preference for general anesthesia. The safe and successful use of SA in children involves recognition of anatomical and physiological differences between adults and children owing to differences in bony structures, spinal cord growth and cerebrospinal fluid physiology. Reports on successful use of SA in children for various surgeries have increased. This educational review summarizes what is known about SA in children, reviews the literature from the last decade and provides suggestions for development of SA in children. Technical considerations, role of ultrasound, guidance on dosing, physiological effects, unexplained aspects of the mechanism of action and combined caudal/SA are discussed.
Resumen A pesar de los beneficios bien conocidos de la anestesia raquídea (AR), esta técnica sigue siendo subutilizada entre los anestesiólogos pediátricos. De acuerdo con los datos de la Red Regional de Anestesia Pediátrica, la AR representó menos del 5% de todas las técnicas neuroaxiales. Algunos de los factores a los que se atribuye dicha subutilización son: su duración limitada, la falta de familiaridad con la técnica en niños de menor edad, y la preferencia del anestesiólogo por la anestesia general. El uso seguro y exitoso de la AR en niños implica el claro conocimiento de las diferencias anatómicas y fisiológicas entre adultos y niños, en virtud de las diferencias en las estructuras óseas, el crecimiento de la médula espinal y la fisiología del líquido cefalorraquídeo. Los reportes sobre el uso exitoso de la AR en niños para diferentes cirugías ha aumentado. La presente revisión educativa resumen la información conocida sobre AR en niños, revisiones de la literatura de la última década y ofrece sugerencias para el desarrollo de la AR en población pediátrica. Se discuten consideraciones técnicas, el papel de la ecografía, orientación sobre la dosificación, los efectos fisiológicos, aspectos no explicados del mecanismo de acción y la combinación de anestesia raquídea/caudal.
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the role of prostaglandin E2 by measuring blood prostaglandin E2 metabolite (PGEM) concentrations in preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). STUDY DESIGN: A prospective observational study of preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestational age (GA) was performed in a single tertiary hospital in Japan. Blood samples were collected to measure serum concentrations of PGEM, ibuprofen (IBU), and cytokines. Multiple regression analyses assessed associations between blood PGEM levels and perinatal factors, development of hemodynamically significant PDA (hsPDA), and IBU treatment response of hsPDA. RESULTS: Seventy-nine infants (median GA 28 weeks) were enrolled in this study. Forty-seven received IBU for hsPDA treatment 1 d after birth in median. PDA closure occurred in 25 infants after a single IBU treatment. Serum PGEM concentrations were associated with histologic chorioamnionitis (P < .01), but not with GA, respiratory distress syndrome, or serum IL-6 concentrations. Serum PGEM concentrations decreased after initial IBU treatment; however, they were not associated with hsPDA development (P = .39). IBU concentrations correlated with IBU treatment response (aOR 1.29, P < .01). However, pre-IBU serum PGEM levels and PGEM reduction ratio did not (P = .13, .15, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Serum PGEM concentrations in preterm infants were associated with maternal histologic chorioamnionitis, but not hsPDA development. IBU treatment response was associated with higher blood IBU concentrations, but not PGEM concentrations.
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To stratify groups of infants by gestational age and identify the lower limit of normal (LLN) of the cross-sectional area of peripheral muscles as well as diaphragmatic excursion and thickness and parasternal activation during spontaneous respiration in full-term and preterm newborns. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a neonatal unit. Preterm newborns (PTNBs) with gestational age of 28 to 366/7 weeks and full-term newborns (NBs) with gestational age of 37 to 416/7 weeks, clinically and hemodynamically stable, breathing ambient air with no signs of respiratory distress were included. NBs on oxygen therapy, those with known genetic syndromes, malformations of the nervous system and those having undergone surgery were excluded. Ultrasound was performed over the rectus femoris, tibialis anterior, and biceps brachii muscles (cross-sectional area) and diaphragm (thickness and excursion). One hundred twenty NBs were stratified based on gestational age (< 30 weeks [n = 25]; 31 to 35 weeks [n = 51]; 37 to 41 6/7 weeks [n = 44]). Significant differences were found in the cross-sectional area of the rectus femoris muscles and thigh circumference of NBs > 37 weeks compared to the other 2 groups (p < 0.05). Differences were found in diaphragm thickness and excursion between the groups with gestational age > 37 weeks and < 30 weeks. Greater activation of the parasternal muscles was found in the PTNBs. With regard to LLN, significant differences were found between the groups with gestational age > 37 weeks and < 30 weeks for all variables analyzed and between the group with gestational age > 37 weeks and other 2 groups for the cross-sectional area of the rectus femoris, diaphragmatic excursion, and diaphragm contraction velocity. Differences were found among the groups in the size of peripheral muscles as well as diaphragm thickness and excursion. Moreover, greater activation of the parasternal muscle was found in NBs with gestational age < 30 weeks. This study establishes normal values of ultrasound measures for full-term and preterm newborns.
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Diafragma , Edad Gestacional , Recien Nacido Prematuro , Ultrasonografía , Humanos , Estudios Transversales , Diafragma/diagnóstico por imagen , Diafragma/anatomía & histología , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Ultrasonografía/métodos , Femenino , Valores de Referencia , Músculo Esquelético/diagnóstico por imagen , Músculo Esquelético/anatomía & histologíaRESUMEN
Aim: To evaluate the urinary biomarkers related to sepsis in preterm newborns (NBs) and to investigate the predictive capacity of these biomarkers for a longer hospital stay.Methods: Serum and urine were collected from 27 healthy NBs, 24 NBs with neonatal infection without sepsis and 11 NBs with sepsis for the measurement of sindecan-1, lipocalin associated with urinary neutrophil gelatinase (uNGAL), urinary cystatin-C (uCysC) and urinary kidney injury molecule-1.Results: Levels of uNGAL and urinary cystatin-C were elevated in NBs with sepsis and neonatal infection, and uNGAL was significant predictor of hospital stay longer than 30 days (odds ratio: 1.052; 95% CI: 1.012-1.093; p = 0.01).Conclusion: uNGAL was associated with sepsis in preterm NBs and was useful to predict extended hospital stay.
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Biomarcadores , Cistatina C , Recien Nacido Prematuro , Tiempo de Internación , Lipocalina 2 , Sepsis , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Cistatina C/sangre , Cistatina C/orina , Lipocalina 2/orina , Lipocalina 2/sangre , Biomarcadores/orina , Biomarcadores/sangre , Sepsis/orina , Sepsis/diagnóstico , Sepsis/sangre , Masculino , Femenino , Recien Nacido Prematuro/orina , Proteínas de Fase Aguda/orina , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas/orina , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas/sangreRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of cognitive impairment among infants born extremely preterm using the INTERGROWTH-21st standards. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed anthropometric data at birth and 36 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA) from infants born extremely preterm (24-26 weeks of gestation) admitted to US neonatal units between 2008 and 2018. To determine INTERGROWTH-21st z-score values that indicate an increased risk of cognitive impairment at 2 years of age (Bayley cognitive score <85), we employed classification and regression trees and redefined growth failure (weight, length, and head circumference z-scores at 36 weeks PMA) and growth faltering (weight, length, and head circumference z-score declines from birth to 36 weeks PMA). RESULTS: Among 5393 infants with a mean gestational age of 25 weeks, growth failure defined as a weight z-score of -1.8 or below at 36 weeks PMA and growth faltering defined as a weight z-score decline of 1.1 or greater from birth to 36 weeks PMA indicated a higher likelihood of cognitive impairment. A length z-score less than -1 at 36 weeks PMA had the highest sensitivity to detect cognitive impairment at 2 years (80%). A head circumference z-score decline of 2.43 or greater from birth to 36 weeks PMA had the highest specificity (86%). Standard definitions had fair to low sensitivity and specificity for risk detection of cognitive impairment. CONCLUSIONS: Length and head circumference z-scores had the highest sensitivity and specificity for risk detection of cognitive impairment. Monitoring these growth parameters could guide earlier individualized interventions with potential to reduce cognitive impairment. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov ID Generic Database: NCT00063063.
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AIMS: To evaluate the prevalence, molecular characteristics, antimicrobial susceptibility, and epithelial invasion of Streptococcus agalactiae strains isolated from pregnant women and newborns in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS AND RESULTS: A total of 67 S. agalactiae isolates, 48 isolates from pregnant women and 19 from neonates, were analyzed. Capsular type Ia and V were predominant (35.8%/each). The multilocus sequence typing analysis revealed the presence of 19 STs grouped into 6 clonal complexes with prevalence of CC17/40.3% and CC23/34.3%. The lmb and iag virulence genes were found in 100% of isolates. Four S. agalactiae strains, belonging to CC17/ST1249 and CC23/ST23, were able to adhere to A549 respiratory epithelial cells. Antimicrobial resistance was verified mainly to tetracycline (85%), erythromycin (70.8%), and clindamycin (58.3%). Four S. agalactiae isolates were multidrug resistant. The resistance genes tested were found in 92.5% of isolates for tetM, 58.2% for ermB, 28.4% for mefAE, and 10.4% for tetO. CONCLUSION: The study showed a high prevalence of virulence and antimicrobial genes in S. agalactiae strains isolated from pregnant women and newborns, supporting the idea that continued surveillance is necessary to identify risk factors and perform long-term follow-up in pregnant women and neonates in Rio de Janeiro.
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Antibacterianos , Células Epiteliales , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Tipificación de Secuencias Multilocus , Infecciones Estreptocócicas , Streptococcus agalactiae , Streptococcus agalactiae/genética , Streptococcus agalactiae/efectos de los fármacos , Streptococcus agalactiae/aislamiento & purificación , Femenino , Humanos , Brasil , Embarazo , Infecciones Estreptocócicas/microbiología , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Recién Nacido , Células Epiteliales/microbiología , Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana/genética , Adulto , Factores de Virulencia/genética , Complicaciones Infecciosas del Embarazo/microbiología , Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana Múltiple/genética , Virulencia/genéticaRESUMEN
Abstract Background: The administration of colostrum through its absorption at the oropharyngeal level stimulates the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, providing a local immunological protection barrier. The study aimed to investigate the association of oropharyngeal colostrum administration with the reduction of inflammatory indices. Materials and methods: This was an observational, ambispective, analytical study of newborns < 32 weeks of gestation at risk of sepsis. Oropharyngeal colostrum was administered at 0.2 mL every 4 h for 5 days. Inflammatory indices were analyzed. Statistical analysis included frequencies, percentages, mean and Standard deviation, contingency coefficient, and KolmogorovSmirnov test for the distribution curve of the numerical data. Results: There were 50 patients, 33 (66%) female and 17 (34%) male, with a median gestational age of 30-31 weeks (95% confidence interval [CI]). Nineteen patients had sepsis. A lower positivity rate in C-reactive protein was found, with a median of 0.5-0.6 (95% CI) at 5 days of colostrum administration versus 0.5-1.1 (95% CI) as the initial C-reactive protein. Analysis with χ2 yielded a p = 0.13, and the contingency coefficient showed a p = 0.196, indicating an association. Conclusion: Oropharyngeal colostrum administration was associated with a lower C-reactive protein positivity rate and clinical improvement in premature newborns at risk of sepsis.
Resumen Introducción: La administración del calostro a través de su absorción a nivel orofaríngeo estimula el tejido linfoide asociado a mucosas, proporcionando una barrera de protección local e inmunológica. Conocer la asociación de la administración de calostro orofaríngeo con la disminución de los índices inflamatorios. Material y métodos: Observacional, ambispectivo, analítico, recién nacidos < 32 semanas de gestación con riesgo de sepsis, se administró calostro orofaríngeo 0.2 ml cada 4 horas durante 5 días. se analizó índices inflamatorios, evolución clínica. Análisis estadístico: frecuencias, porcentajes, media y DS, coeficiente de contingencia y prueba de Kolmogorov Smirnov para la curva de distribución de los datos numéricos. Resultados: Fueron 50 pacientes, 33 (66%) femenino, 17 (34%) masculino, edad gestacional mediana 30-31 semanas (IC 95%), 19 pacientes cursaron con sepsis encontrando menor índice de positividad en la PCR, mediana de 0.5-0.6 (IC 95%) a los 5 días de administración de calostro vs 0.5-1.1 (IC 95%) como PCR inicial, analizando con Chi cuadrada con valor p = 0.13, mediante coeficiente de contingencia con p = 0.196, traduciendo asociación. Conclusión: La calostroterapia se asoció con menor índice de positividad en la PCR; clínicamente hacia la mejoría, en recién nacidos prematuros con riesgo de sepsis.
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OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association of growth patterns with overweight/obesity and markers of metabolic syndrome in ex-premature adolescents; to assess the relationship between the increase (1 SD) in Z-score weight at term and at 2 years with outcomes in adolescents with or without intrauterine growth restriction; and to evaluate the association between the Cook criteria and overweight/obesity according to body mass index. METHODS: Cohort, retrospective, analytical study. Population: adolescents born weighting<1,500â¯g. RESULTS: One hundred twenty-seven adolescents (11.3 years) were included. There is an association between the 1 SD increase in the percentile (Pc) of weight at 40 weeks and at 2 years in the population with adequate birth weight (PCA) with insulin levels, resistance, and sensitivity at 11 years. Catch-up at 2 years was associated with significantly higher proportion of HDL value<41 (18.75 vs. 5.36â¯%) OR 4.08 95% CI (1.04-16.05) p=0.031. Overweight/obesity was associated with waist circumference index>0.5, HDL<41, and with blood pressure greater than Pc 90 for sex and height. CONCLUSIONS: In preterm infants, a 1 SD increase in weight Z score at 40 weeks and 2 years was predictive of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders in adolescence.
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Biomarcadores , Recién Nacido de muy Bajo Peso , Síndrome Metabólico , Humanos , Síndrome Metabólico/sangre , Síndrome Metabólico/diagnóstico , Masculino , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adolescente , Recién Nacido , Niño , Biomarcadores/sangre , Biomarcadores/análisis , Recién Nacido de muy Bajo Peso/sangre , Estudios de Seguimiento , Índice de Masa Corporal , Recien Nacido Prematuro , Pronóstico , Obesidad Infantil/sangre , Sobrepeso/sangre , Sobrepeso/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The administration of colostrum through its absorption at the oropharyngeal level stimulates the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, providing a local immunological protection barrier. The study aimed to investigate the association of oropharyngeal colostrum administration with the reduction of inflammatory indices. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was an observational, ambispective, analytical study of newborns < 32 weeks of gestation at risk of sepsis. Oropharyngeal colostrum was administered at 0.2 mL every 4 h for 5 days. Inflammatory indices were analyzed. Statistical analysis included frequencies, percentages, mean and Standard deviation, contingency coefficient, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for the distribution curve of the numerical data. RESULTS: There were 50 patients, 33 (66%) female and 17 (34%) male, with a median gestational age of 30-31 weeks (95% confidence interval [CI]). Nineteen patients had sepsis. A lower positivity rate in C-reactive protein was found, with a median of 0.5-0.6 (95% CI) at 5 days of colostrum administration versus 0.5-1.1 (95% CI) as the initial C-reactive protein. Analysis with χ2 yielded a p = 0.13, and the contingency coefficient showed a p = 0.196, indicating an association. CONCLUSION: Oropharyngeal colostrum administration was associated with a lower C-reactive protein positivity rate and clinical improvement in premature newborns at risk of sepsis.
INTRODUCCIÓN: La administración del calostro a través de su absorción a nivel orofaríngeo estimula el tejido linfoide asociado a mucosas, proporcionando una barrera de protección local e inmunológica. Conocer la asociación de la administración de calostro orofaríngeo con la disminución de los índices inflamatorios. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Observacional, ambispectivo, analítico, recién nacidos < 32 semanas de gestación con riesgo de sepsis, se administró calostro orofaríngeo 0.2 ml cada 4 horas durante 5 días. se analizó índices inflamatorios, evolución clínica. Análisis estadístico: frecuencias, porcentajes, media y DS, coeficiente de contingencia y prueba de Kolmogorov Smirnov para la curva de distribución de los datos numéricos. RESULTADOS: Fueron 50 pacientes, 33 (66%) femenino, 17 (34%) masculino, edad gestacional mediana 30-31 semanas (IC 95%), 19 pacientes cursaron con sepsis encontrando menor índice de positividad en la PCR, mediana de 0.5-0.6 (IC 95%) a los 5 días de administración de calostro vs 0.5-1.1 (IC 95%) como PCR inicial, analizando con Chi cuadrada con valor p = 0.13, mediante coeficiente de contingencia con p = 0.196, traduciendo asociación. CONCLUSIÓN: La calostroterapia se asoció con menor índice de positividad en la PCR; clínicamente hacia la mejoría, en recién nacidos prematuros con riesgo de sepsis.
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Proteína C-Reactiva , Calostro , Edad Gestacional , Recien Nacido Prematuro , Inflamación , Orofaringe , Humanos , Calostro/inmunología , Recién Nacido , Femenino , Masculino , Proteína C-Reactiva/análisis , Proteína C-Reactiva/metabolismo , Sepsis , Recién Nacido de muy Bajo PesoRESUMEN
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The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of the autonomic nervous system on cardiovascular function during the first 35 days of life in different types of delivery, using heart rate variability (HRV) indices. Thirty newborns were equally divided into two groups based on delivery type: eutocic delivery (EG) and emergency cesarean section (CG). Electrocardiographic evaluation was performed at birth (T0), 24 h postpartum (T1), and at 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 days of life (T2 to T6). Physical parameters, neonatal reflexes, and Apgar scores were recorded. Over 35 days, the values of the time domain indices were higher in the GE group and increased with age. In the frequency domain, the low frequency (LF) index was higher in the CG, and the opposite occurred for the high frequency (HF) index. Since the CG presented lower HRV than the EG, it was shown that the type of delivery should be considered for the assessment of autonomic nervous system activity in neonates. Thus, as predictive factors of vitality, HRV and Apgar scores can help in the face of neonatal depression, demonstrating that delivery by emergency cesarean section can predispose newborns to delays in the autonomic influence on the heart.
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Objectives: Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns have a higher risk of poor outcomes. French Guiana (FG) is a territory in South America with poor living conditions. The objectives of this study were to describe risk factors associated with SGA newborns in FG. Methods: We used the birth cohort that compiles data from all pregnancies that ended in FG from 2013 to 2021. We analysed data of newborns born after 22 weeks of gestation and/or weighing more than 500 g and their mothers. Results: 67,962 newborns were included. SGA newborns represented 11.7% of all newborns. Lack of health insurance was associated with SGA newborns (p < 0.001) whereas no difference was found between different types of health insurance and the proportion of SGA newborns (p = 0.86). Mothers aged less than 20 years (aOR = 1.65 [1.55-1.77]), from Haiti (aOR = 1.24 [1.11-1.39]) or Guyana (aOR = 1.30 [1.01-1.68]) and lack of health insurance (aOR = 1.24 [1.10-1.40]) were associated with SGA newborns. Conclusion: Immigration and precariousness appear to be determinants of SGA newborns in FG. Other studies are needed to refine these results.
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Recién Nacido Pequeño para la Edad Gestacional , Seguro de Salud , Humanos , Guyana Francesa , Recién Nacido , Femenino , Seguro de Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Factores de Riesgo , Masculino , Embarazo , Adulto Joven , Edad GestacionalRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To identify perinatal factors in children born extremely preterm (EP) that were associated with motor impairment (MI) at 2 and 10 years of age and develop a predictive algorithm to estimate the risk of MI during childhood. STUDY DESIGN: Participants of the Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns Study (ELGANS) were classified as: no MI, MI only at 2 years, MI only at 10 years, and MI at both 2 and 10 years, based on a standardized neurological examination at 2 and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) at 10 years of age. Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression was used to develop the final predictive model. RESULTS: Of the 849 study participants, 64 (7.5%) had a diagnosis of MI at both 2 and 10 years and 63 (7.4%) had a diagnosis of MI at 1 visit but not the other. Of 22 total risk factors queried, 4 variables most reliably and accurately predicted MI: gestational age, weight z-score growth trajectory during neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay, ventriculomegaly, and cerebral echolucency on head ultrasound. By selecting probability thresholds of 3.5% and 7.0% at ages 2 and 10, respectively, likelihood of developing MI can be predicted with a sensitivity and specificity of 71.2%/72.1% at age 2 and 70.7%/70.7% at age 10. CONCLUSION: In our cohort, the diagnosis of MI at 2 years did not always predict a diagnosis of MI at 10 years. Specific risk factors are predictive of MI and can estimate an individual infant's risk at NICU discharge of MI at age 10 years.
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Parálisis Cerebral , Recien Nacido Extremadamente Prematuro , Humanos , Parálisis Cerebral/diagnóstico , Parálisis Cerebral/epidemiología , Femenino , Masculino , Recién Nacido , Preescolar , Niño , Edad Gestacional , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
INTRODUÇÃO: A estimulação sensório-motora (ESM) é uma intervenção precoce utilizada em recém-nascidos (RN) para a organização de seus sistemas. O fisioterapeuta que faz uso da ESM deve ter um olhar cuidadoso para os sinais apresentados pelos RN após os procedimentos. OBJETIVO: Analisar a percepção de fisioterapeutas sobre alterações do sistema autônomo e do estado comportamental de RN após procedimentos de ESM. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado com fisioterapeutas atuantes em unidades neonatais. Os dados foram coletados por questionário eletrônico, processados no programa SPSS (versão 21.0) e apresentados em frequência absoluta (n) e relativa (%). RESULTADOS: Participaram deste estudo 72 fisioterapeutas; 48,6% possuíam título de especialista, 63,9% atuavam em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal, 38,8% residiam na região sul e 38,8% na região sudeste do Brasil. A percepção da maioria dos fisioterapeutas após procedimentos de ordem tátil foi estabilidade ou diminuição da frequência cardíaca (FC) e respiratória (FR), e estabilidade da saturação de oxigênio (SpO2 ), e após procedimentos de ordem vestibular foi estabilidade da FC, FR e SpO2 . Houve percepção de sono ativo, sonolência e alerta ativo após todos os procedimentos de ordem tátil e vestibular. O alerta ativo foi percebido após todos os procedimentos e o choro intenso não foi percebido. CONCLUSÃO: Do sistema autônomo, a maioria dos fisioterapeutas perceberam a FC e FR estáveis ou diminuídas e SpO2 estável ou aumentada após os procedimentos de ESM. Do estado comportamental, o alerta ativo foi percebido com maior frequência entre os fisioterapeutas.
INTRODUCTION: Sensory motor stimulation (SMS) is an early intervention used in newborns (NB) to organize their systems. The physiotherapist who uses SMS must pay careful attention to the signs presented by NB after the procedures. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the perception of physiotherapists about changes in the autonomic system and behavioral state of NB after SMS procedures. METHODS: Cross-sectional study carried out with physiotherapists working in neonatal units. Data were collected by electronic questionnaire, processed in the SPSS program (version 21.0) and presented in absolute (n) and relative (%) frequency. RESULTS: 72 physiotherapists participated in this study, 48.6% had a specialist degree, 63.9% worked in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 38.8% lived in the southern region and 38.8% in the southeastern region of Brazil. The perception of most physiotherapists after tactile procedures was stability or decrease in heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR) and stability of oxygen saturation (SpO2), and after vestibular procedures it was stability of HR, RR and SpO2. There was a perception of active sleep, drowsiness, and active alertness after all tactile and vestibular procedures. Active alertness was noticed after all procedures and intense crying was not noticed. CONCLUSION: Regarding the autonomic system, most physiotherapists noticed stable or decreased HR and RR, and stable or increased SpO2 after SMS procedures. Regarding the behavioral state, active alert was noticed more frequently among physiotherapists.
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Recién Nacido , Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Neonatal , FisioterapeutasRESUMEN
AIMS: This study aims to provide a comprehensive review and case study about the advantages and disadvantages of the application of digital technologies in presurgical orthopedics in newborns/infants with cleft lip and palate (CLCP). Positive changes in the nasal anatomy, maxillary arch, and cleft width could be achieved. METHODS: Three representative cases of newborns/infants with CLCP were managed using the presurgical newborn/infant orthopedics (PSIO) approach. The patients were diagnosed and treated. Detailed descriptions of the impression procedures and PSIO appliance construction and placement were provided for each case. RESULTS: Case 1 utilized traditional impression techniques, Case 2 employed a semi-digitalized approach with intraoral digital scanning, and Case 3 utilized a completely digitalized method for appliance construction. Positive changes in maxillary arch dimensions and cleft width reduction were observed in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: The management of CLCP in newborns and infants poses a complex challenge with profound implications. The PSIO approach not only facilitates reconstructive surgery but also enhances overall quality of life. Digital tools, like specialized optical scanners and 3D printing, revolutionize the PSIO process, making it more efficient and patient-friendly. Clinical benefits include improved facial morphology, esthetics, feeding, speech, and optimized future surgical results. Despite ongoing efficacy debates, global adoption as the initial surgical approach underscores its value. The integration of digital technologies offers new hope for patients and families, promising a brighter future for those affected by this congenital condition.
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Labio Leporino , Fisura del Paladar , Modelado Nasoalveolar , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Labio Leporino/cirugía , Fisura del Paladar/cirugía , Técnica de Impresión Dental , Cuidados PreoperatoriosRESUMEN
Maternal pathological conditions such as infections and chronic diseases, along with unexpected events during labor, can lead to life-threatening perinatal outcomes. These outcomes can have irreversible consequences throughout an individual's entire life. Urinary metabolomics can provide valuable insights into early physiological adaptations in healthy newborns, as well as metabolic disturbances in premature infants or infants with birth complications. In the present study, we measured 180 metabolites and metabolite ratios in the urine of 13 healthy (hospital-discharged) and 38 critically ill newborns (admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)). We used an in-house-developed targeted tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)-based metabolomic assay (TMIC Mega) combining liquid chromatography (LC-MS/MS) and flow injection analysis (FIA-MS/MS) to quantitatively analyze up to 26 classes of compounds. Average urinary concentrations (and ranges) for 167 different metabolites from 38 critically ill NICU newborns during their first 24 h of life were determined. Similar sets of urinary values were determined for the 13 healthy newborns. These reference data have been uploaded to the Human Metabolome Database. Urinary concentrations and ranges of 37 metabolites are reported for the first time for newborns. Significant differences were found in the urinary levels of 44 metabolites between healthy newborns and those admitted at the NICU. Metabolites such as acylcarnitines, amino acids and derivatives, biogenic amines, sugars, and organic acids are dysregulated in newborns with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), asphyxia, or newborns exposed to SARS-CoV-2 during the intrauterine period. Urine can serve as a valuable source of information for understanding metabolic alterations associated with life-threatening perinatal outcomes.
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BACKGROUND: DNA damage caused by exposure to metal mixtures and the potential modulating role of genes involved in DNA repair and the antioxidant response have not been evaluated in newborns. AIM: The aim was to evaluate the association between prenatal exposure to metal mixtures and DNA repair capacity (DRC) in newborns from the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City (MAMC), a heavily polluted area, and the impact of variants in genes involved in DNA repair and the antioxidant response on this association. METHODS: We analyzed cord blood samples obtained at delivery from 125 healthy newborns from the MAMC. Twenty-four elements were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPâMS), but only 12 (Cu, I, Se, Zn, As, Ba, Cs, Mn, Sb, Sr, Pb, and Ti) were quantified in most samples. DRC was assessed by the challenge-comet assay, and OGG1, PARP1, and NFE2L2 genotyping was performed with TaqMan probes. Metal mixtures were identified and analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) and weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression. Independent adjusted linear regression models were used to evaluate the associations. RESULTS: A null DRC was observed in 46% of newborns. The metals with the highest concentrations were Mn, Sr, Ti, and Pb. Essential elements showed normal levels. Only the mixture characterized by increased As, Cs, Cu, Se, and Zn levels was inversely associated with DRC. As was the principal contributor (37.8%) in the negative direction in the DRC followed by Ba and Sb, according to the WQS regression. Newborns carrying of the derived (G) allele of the PARP1 rs1136410 variant showed decreased DRC by exposure to some potentially toxic metals (PTMs) (As, Cs, and Ba). CONCLUSION: Prenatal exposure to metal mixtures negatively affected DRC in newborns, and the PARP1 rs1136410 variant had a modulating role in this association.
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Antioxidantes , Efectos Tardíos de la Exposición Prenatal , Embarazo , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Humanos , Plomo , Daño del ADN , Reparación del ADN , Poli(ADP-Ribosa) Polimerasa-1/genéticaRESUMEN
Introdução: Diante das particularidades e desafios no manejo e tratamento de feridas em recém-nascidos torna-se importante para o enfermeiro conhecer, indicar e avaliar a eficácia e segurança das coberturas e produtos, inclusive na análise dos produtos para o público neonatal. Objetivo: Identificar na literatura as principais coberturas e produtos utilizados no tratamento de feridas em recém-nascidos. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, com artigos publicados entre os anos de 2018 a 2022, que abordaram os temas de coberturas e produtos utilizados no tratamento de feridas em recém-nascidos. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de consulta na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde e Scientific Eletronic Library Online. Foram utilizados os descritores "newborn", "wounds" e "bandage". A análise foi realizada conforme a estratégia PICO e estruturados pelo PRISMA. Resultados: Diante dos achados foi possível identificar 13 artigos que abordavam produtos e coberturas destinados ao tratamento de feridas em neonatos. Foram encontrados 14 tipos de coberturas/produtos e dispositivos que utilizam a terapia por pressão negativa. Considerações finais: A literatura indica o uso de produtos e cobertura com princípios passivos, ativos e biológicos para o tratamento de feridas em neonatos, inclusive no prematuro, valendo destacar a importância em considerar o uso seguro de coberturas adequadas a esse público.
Introducción: Dadas las particularidades y desafíos en el manejo y tratamiento de heridas en recién nacidos, es importante que los enfermeros conozcan, indiquen y evalúen la efectividad y seguridad de apósitos y productos, incluido el análisis de productos para el público neonatal. Objetivo: Identificar en la literatura los principales apósitos y productos utilizados para el tratamiento de heridas en recién nacidos. Metodología: Se trata de una revisión integrativa de la literatura, con artículos publicados entre 2018 y 2022, que abordaron los temas de apósitos y productos utilizados en el tratamiento de heridas en recién nacidos. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante consulta en la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud y Biblioteca Científica Electrónica en Línea. Se utilizaron los descriptores "newborn", "wounds" y "bandage". El análisis se realizó según la estrategia PICO y estructurado por PRISMA. Resultados: Teniendo en cuenta los hallazgos, fue posible identificar 13 artículos que abordaron productos y apósitos destinados al tratamiento de heridas en recién nacidos. Se encontraron 14 tipos de revestimientos/productos y dispositivos que utilizan terapia de presión negativa. Consideraciones finales: La literatura indica el uso de productos y coberturas con principios pasivos, activos y biológicos para el tratamiento de heridas en recién nacidos, incluidos los prematuros, y cabe resaltar la importancia de considerar el uso seguro de coberturas adecuadas para esta población.
Introduction: Given the particularities and challenges in the management and treatment of wounds in newborns, it becomes important for nurses to know, indicate and evaluate the efficacy and safety of dressings and products, even in the analysis of products for the neonatal population. Objective: To identify in the literature the main dressings and products used to treat wounds in newborns. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review, with articles published between 2018 and 2022, which addressed the topics of dressings and products used in the treatment of wounds in newborns. Data collection was carried out through consultation in Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde and in the Scientific Electronic Library Online. The "newborn", "wounds" and "bandage" descriptors were used. The analysis was carried out according to the PICO strategy and structured following PRISMA. Results: Given the findings, it was possible to identify 13 articles that addressed products and dressings intended for treating wounds in newborns. Fourteen types of dressings/products and devices that use negative pressure therapy were found. Final considerations: The literature indicates the use of products and dressings with passive, active and biological principles for the treatment of wounds in newborns, including premature neonates, and it is worth highlighting the importance of considering the safe use of dressings that are suitable for this population.
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Objetivo: Descrever os relatos de vivências no processo de amamentação de mães de recém-nascidos prematuros. Método: Estudo qualitativo realizado com mães de recém-nascidos prematuros, internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal, de um hospitalpúblico de Guarapuava-PR, no período de junho a julho de 2018, mediante aplicação de um instrumento com questões fechadas e outro com questões relacionadas à amamentação de prematuros. Foram incluídas no estudo mães que já haviam amamentado seus filhos ao seio ou por meio da ordenha mamária, e excluídas mães com idade inferior a 18 anos ou que apresentavam condições clínicas que as impediam de amamentar, cujos filhos estavam internados em período menor que três dias. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 10 mães de recém-nascidos prematuros, das quais 70% tinham idade gestacional de 32 a 36 semanas, 10% de 28 semanas e 20% de 29 semanas gestacionais. As mães relataram dificuldades em manter a pega e a sucção do leite materno e sentimentos de nervosismo, receberam apoio dos profissionais e familiares no incentivo à amamentação e no cuidado humanizado pela equipe de saúde. Conclusões: Diante do conhecimento das dificuldades encontradas pelas mães na amamentação de prematuros, é possível estabelecer medidas para evitar o desmame precoce, respeitando a autonomia da mãe no cuidado ao bebê.
Objective: To describe the breastfeeding experiences of mothers of preterm newborns. Methods: Qualitative study carried out with mothers of preterm newborns admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a public hospital in Guarapuava-PR, from June to July 2018, using a questionnaire instrument with closed questions and another with questions related to breastfeeding premature babies. The study included mothers who had already breastfed their children, and excluded mothers under the age of 18 or who had medical conditions that prevented them from breastfeeding, and whose children had been hospitalized for less than three days. Results: Ten mothers of preterm newborns took part in the study, 70% of whom had a gestational age of 32 to 36 weeks, 10% 28 weeks and 20% 29 weeks. The mothers reported difficulties in maintaining the latch and sucking breast milk, as well as feelings of nervousness. They received support from professionals and family members in encouraging breastfeeding and humanized care from the health team. Conclusion: With knowledge of the difficulties encountered by mothers in breastfeeding preterm babies, it is possible to establish measures to prevent early weaning, while respecting the mother's autonomy in caring for the baby.
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Humanos , Lactancia Materna , Recien Nacido Prematuro , Emociones , Distrés Psicológico , Acontecimientos que Cambian la Vida , Relaciones Madre-Hijo , Brasil , Investigación Cualitativa , Humanización de la AtenciónRESUMEN
RESUMO. Este estudo retrata, através de relatos e observações clínicas, o caminho percorrido por uma mãe para tornar-se suporte, porto ou casa, para seus bebês gêmeos, durante a internação em UTI neonatal e logo após a alta hospitalar. A investigação, que teve como base a abordagem psicanalítica de Donald Winnicott, emergiu de um recorte da pesquisa de mestrado da autora principal. A pesquisa ocorreu em dois momentos: I) acompanhamento da mãe e bebês durante a internação do recém-nascido na UTI-neonatal de um hospital geral de Porto Alegre durante um mês e nove dias com frequência semanal e II) acompanhamento após a alta através de visitas domiciliares. A segunda etapa teve início após uma semana da alta hospitalar e ocorreu durante um mês e 19 dias com frequência quinzenal. Para a coleta dos dados foram utilizados diários clínicos como um dispositivo na escuta das singularidades observadas em cada atendimento. Observou-se que a experiência de internação representou vivências de (des) continuidade para os bebês e mãe. O processo da travessia para casa representou uma inflexão importante em relação à sustentação corporal (e psíquica) dos bebês pela mãe. Destacamos ainda que o acompanhamento psicológico demonstrou ter sido importante para sustentar essa mãe ao longo da travessia e ajudá-la a se tornar 'casa' para seus recém-nascidos.
RESUMEN. Este estudio retrata, a través de informes y observaciones clínicas, el camino recorrido por una madre para convertirse en apoyo, puerto u hogar para sus bebés gemelos durante el ingreso a la UCI Neonatal y poco después del alta hospitalaria. La investigación se basó en el enfoque psicoanalítico de Donald Winnicott y se desarrolló en dos momentos: I) Seguimiento de la madre y los bebés durante la hospitalización en la UCI Neonatal de un hospital general de Porto Alegre durante un mes y nueve días con frecuencia semanal y II) Seguimiento tras el alta a domicilio. La segunda etapa se inició luego de una semana del alta hospitalaria y se desarrolló durante un mes y diecinueve días con una frecuencia quincenal. Para la recogida de datos se utilizaron diarios clínicos como dispositivo para escuchar las singularidades observadas en cada servicio. Se observó que la experiencia de hospitalización representó experiencias de (dis) continuidad para los bebés y la madre. El proceso de ir a casa representó una inflexión importante en relación al apoyo corporal (y psíquico) de los bebés por parte de la madre. También destacamos que la asistencia psicológica resultó ser importante para apoyar a esta madre durante todo el camino y ayudarla a convertirse en un 'hogar' para sus recién nacidos.
ABSTRACT. This study portrayed, through reports and clinical observations, the path taken by a mother to become support, harbor, or home, for her twin babies during admission to the Neonatal ICU and shortly after hospital discharge. Such investigation, based on Donald Winnicott's psychoanalytical approach, arose as a part of the first author's master's research. The research took place in two moments: I) Weekly follow-up of the mother and babies during the newborn's admission to the Neonatal ICU of a general hospital in Porto Alegre, state of Rio Grande do Sul, for one month and nine days, and II) Follow-up after discharge through home visits. The second stage started one week after hospital discharge and occurred for one month and nineteen days, with a fortnightly frequency. For data collection, clinical diaries were used as a device to listen to the singularities observed in each service. The hospitalization represented experiences of (dis) continuity for the babies and the mother. The journey process to home was an important inflection about the bodily (and psychic) support of babies by the mother. Psychological care proved essential to support this mother throughout the journey and help her become a 'home' for her newborns.