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OBJECTIVE: To determine associations between sociodemographic and medical factors and odds of readmission after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit for infants with very low birth weight (<1500g). STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study using linked data from the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, California Vital Statistics, and the Child Opportunity Index (COI) 2.0. Infants with very low birth weight born from 2009 through 2018 in California were considered. Odds ratios of readmission within 30 days of discharge adjusting for infant medical factors, maternal sociodemographic factors, and birth hospital were calculated via multivariable logistic regression and fixed-effect logistic regression models. RESULTS: A total of 42 411 infants met inclusion criteria. Also, 8.5% of all infants were readmitted within 30 days of discharge. In addition to traditional medical risk factors, two sociodemographic factors were significantly associated with increased odds of readmission in adjusted models: payor other than private insurance for delivery [aOR = 1.25 (95% CI 1.14-1.36)] and maternal education of less than high school degree [aOR = 1.19 (95% CI 1.06-1.33)]. Neighborhood Child Opportunity Index was not associated with odds of readmission. CONCLUSIONS: Sociodemographic factors, including lack of private insurance and lower maternal educational attainment, are significantly and independently associated with increased odds of readmission after neonatal intensive care unit discharge, in addition to traditional medical risk factors. Socioeconomic deprivation and health literacy may contribute to risk of readmission. Targeted discharge interventions focused on addressing social drivers of health warrant exploration.

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the current practices in invasive patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure (surgical ligation or transcatheter occlusion) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and changes in patient characteristics and outcomes from 2016 to 2021 among US children's hospitals. STUDY DESIGN: We evaluated a retrospective cohort of VLBW infants (birth weight 400-1499 g and gestational age 22-31 weeks) who had invasive PDA closure within 6 months of age from 2016 to 2021 in children's hospitals in the Pediatric Health Information System. Changes in patient characteristics and outcomes over time were evaluated using generalized linear models and generalized linear mixed models. RESULTS: 2418 VLBW infants (1182 surgical ligation; 1236 transcatheter occlusion) from 42 hospitals were included. The proportion of infants receiving transcatheter occlusion increased from 17.2% in 2016 to 84.4% in 2021 (P < .001). In 2021, 28/42 (67%) hospitals had performed transcatheter occlusion in > 80% of their VLBW infants needing invasive PDA closure, compared with only 2/42 (5%) in 2016. Although median postmenstrual age (PMA) at PDA closure did not change for the overall cohort, PMA at transcatheter occlusion decreased from 38 weeks in 2016 to 31 weeks by 2020, P < .001. Among those infants not intubated prior to PDA closure, extubation within 3 days postprocedure increased over time (yearly adjusted odds ratios of 1.26 [1.08-1.48]). Length of stay and mortality did not change over time. CONCLUSION: We report rapid adoption of transcatheter occlusion for PDA among VLBW infants in US children's hospitals over time. Transcatheter occlusions were performed at younger PMA over time.

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INTRODUCTION: Mortality in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) has remained at ~26% in the past 16 years in the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network. OBJECTIVE: Mortality in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) has remained at ~26% in the past 16 years in the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network. POPULATION AND METHODS: Observational, multicenter cohort study; retrospective analysis of data collected prospectively. Newborn infants born between 24 and 31+6 weeks of gestation age with a birth weight between 500 and 1500 g in the 26 sites of the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network were included. The causes of death were analyzed depending on whether they occurred in the delivery room (DR) or in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The postnatal age at time of death was determined using the KaplanMeier test. RESULTS: Observational, multicenter cohort study; retrospective analysis of data collected prospectively. Newborn infants born between 24 and 31+6 weeks of gestation age with a birth weight between 500 and 1500 g in the 26 sites of the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network were included. The causes of death were analyzed depending on whether they occurred in the delivery room (DR) or in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The postnatal age at time of death was determined using the KaplanMeier test. CONCLUSIONS: Important differences were observed in the causes of death of VLBWIs depending on their occurrence in the DR or the NICU. Infectious and respiratory conditions were the most relevant factors following admission to the NICU.

Introducción. La mortalidad de los recién nacidos de muy bajo peso de nacimiento (RNMBPN) se ha mantenido en ~26 % en los últimos 16 años en la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR. Objetivo. Determinar la causa de muerte de los RNMBPN y su temporalidad en el período 20072016 en la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR. Población y métodos. Estudio observacional de cohorte multicéntrica; análisis retrospectivo de datos obtenidos prospectivamente. Se incluyeron recién nacidos entre 24 y 31+6 semanas de edad gestacional y peso de nacimiento de 500-1500 g, en 26 centros de la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR. Las causas de muerte se analizaron según ocurriera en sala de partos (SP) o durante la estadía en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN). La edad posnatal de muerte se determinó a través de análisis de Kaplan-Meier. Resultados. Se incluyeron un total de 11753 RNMBPN con una mortalidad global del 25,6 %. Las causas de muerte predominantes en SP fueron malformaciones congénitas (43,3 %), enfermedades respiratorias (14,3 %) y prematuridad (11,4 %). Las causas de muerte predominantes en UCIN fueron las respiratorias (24,2 %) e infecciosas (24,1 %). La edad promedio de muerte fue de 10,2 días y mediana de 4 días. El 10,2 % de las muertes ocurrieron en SP; el 21,5 %, durante el primer día; el 52 % ocurrió en los primeros 4 días y el 63,8 %, durante la primera semana de vida. , A través de los años, la mortalidad de los recién nacidos de muy bajo peso de nacimiento (RNMBPN) se ha mantenido estable, en torno al 26 % en la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR.1 Esta mortalidad es mayor que la reportada por otras redes neonatales de países desarrollados. Así, los datos de la Red Suiza dan cuenta de una mortalidad de solo un 11 % entre los años 2012 a 2014 para el mismo grupo de recién nacidos.2 La red internacional iNEO, que agrupa 10 redes a lo largo del mundo, describe una mortalidad global del 9,1 % en RNMBPN de entre 24 a 32 semanas de edad gestacional entre los años 2007 y 2015.3 Por otra parte, la Red Neonatal Brasilera informa una mortalidad de 30 % en RNMBPN.4 f. Red Neonatal del Cono Sur (www. neocosur.org). Correspondencia: Alberto Toso: aatoso@ uc.cl Financiamiento: Ninguno. Conflicto de intereses: Ninguno que declarar. Recibido: 12-8-2021 Aceptado: 12-1-2022 Conclusiones. Se encuentran importantes diferencias en las causas de muerte de RNMBPN según ocurra en SP o en UCIN. Las infecciosas y respiratorias son las más relevantes luego del ingreso a la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

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Introducción. La mortalidad de los recién nacidos de muy bajo peso de nacimiento (RNMBPN) se ha mantenido en ~26 % en los últimos 16 años en la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR. Objetivo. Determinar la causa de muerte de los RNMBPN y su temporalidad en el período 20072016 en la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR. Población y métodos. Estudio observacional de cohorte multicéntrica; análisis retrospectivo de datos obtenidos prospectivamente. Se incluyeron recién nacidos entre 24 y 31+6 semanas de edad gestacional y peso de nacimiento de 500-1500 g, en 26 centros de la Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR. Las causas de muerte se analizaron según ocurriera en sala de partos (SP) o durante la estadía en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN). La edad posnatal de muerte se determinó a través de análisis de Kaplan-Meier. Resultados. Se incluyeron un total de 11.753 RNMBPN con una mortalidad global del 25,6 %. Las causas de muerte predominantes en SP fueron malformaciones congénitas (43,3 %), enfermedades respiratorias (14,3 %) y prematuridad (11,4 %). Las causas de muerte predominantes en UCIN fueron las respiratorias (24,2 %) e infecciosas (24,1 %). La edad promedio de muerte fue de 10,2 días y mediana de 4 días. El 10,2 % de las muertes ocurrieron en SP; el 21,5 %, durante el primer día; el 52 % ocurrió en los primeros 4 días y el 63,8 %, durante la primera semana de vida. Conclusiones. Se encuentran importantes diferencias en las causas de muerte de RNMBPN según ocurra en SP o en UCIN. Las infecciosas y respiratorias son las más relevantes luego del ingreso a la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

Introduction. Mortality in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) has remained at ~26% in the past 16 years in the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network. Objective. To determine the cause of death of VLBWIs and its temporality in the 2007-2016 period in the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network. Population and methods. Observational, multicenter cohort study; retrospective analysis of data collected prospectively. Newborn infants born between 24 and 31+6 weeks of gestation age with a birth weight between 500 and 1500 g in the 26 sites of the NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network were included. The causes of death were analyzed depending on whether they occurred in the delivery room (DR) or in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The postnatal age at time of death was determined using the KaplanMeier test. Results. A total of 11 753 VLBWIs were included; overall mortality was 25.6%. The prevailing causes of death in the DR were congenital malformations (43.3%), respiratory diseases (14.3%), and prematurity (11.4%). The prevailing causes of death in the NICU were respiratory diseases (24.2%) and infections (24.1%). The average and median age at death were 10.2 and 4 days, respectively. Also, 10.2% of deaths occurred in the DR; 21.5% on day 1, 52% in the first 4 days, and 63.8% in the first week of life. Conclusions. Important differences were observed in the causes of death of VLBWIs depending on their occurrence in the DR or the NICU. Infectious and respiratory conditions were the most relevant factors following admission to the NICU.

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We assessed the effectiveness of lyophilised banked human milk (HM) as a fortifier to feed very-low-birth-weight infants (VLBWI). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of HM with HM lyophilisate as an additive compared with the standard additive (cows' milk protein). In this phase I double-blind randomised controlled clinical trial, set in the intensive and intermediate care units of a tertiary hospital, forty VLBWI were enrolled and allocated into two groups: HM plus HM lyophilisate (LioNeo) or HM plus commercial additive (HMCA). The inclusion criteria were preterm infants, birth weight 750-1500 g, small or adequate for gestational age, exclusively receiving donor HM, volume ≥ 100 ml/kg per d and haemodynamically stable. Participants were followed up for 21 consecutive days. The primary outcome measures were necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), late-onset sepsis (LOS), death, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding or perforation, diarrhoea, regurgitation, vomiting and abdominal distension. The LioNeo and HMCA groups had similar weights at baseline. The regression models showed no differences between the groups in terms of the primary outcomes. Diarrhoea, GI perforation, NEC and LOS were absent in the LioNeo group (one LOS and one NEC in the HMCA group). Multiple regression analysis with the total volume of milk as a covariate did not show significant differences. The lyophilisation of donor HM was considered safe and tolerable for use in stable haemodynamically VLBWI.

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OBJECTIVE: To compare pulmonary function tests (PFTs), specifically respiratory system resistance (Rrs) and compliance (Crs), in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with and without pulmonary hypertension. STUDY DESIGN: Infants were included who underwent PFTs at 34-38 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA) as part of our pulmonary hypertension screening guidelines for infants born at ≤1500 g requiring respiratory support at ≥34 weeks PMA. One pediatric cardiologist reviewed and estimated right ventricular or pulmonary arterial pressure and defined pulmonary hypertension as an estimated pulmonary arterial pressure or right ventricular pressure greater than one-half the systemic pressure. Rrs and Crs were measured with the single breath occlusion technique and functional residual capacity with the nitrogen washout method according to standardized criteria. RESULTS: Twelve VLBW infants with pulmonary hypertension and 39 without pulmonary hypertension were studied. Those with pulmonary hypertension had significantly lower birth weight and a trend toward a lower gestational age. There were no other demographic differences between the groups. The infants with pulmonary hypertension had significantly higher Rrs (119 vs 78 cmH2O/L/s; adjusted P = .012) and significantly lower Crs/kg (0.71 vs 0.92 mL/cmH2O/kg; P = .04). CONCLUSIONS: In this pilot study of VLBW infants screened for pulmonary hypertension at 34-38 weeks PMA, those with pulmonary hypertension had significantly increased Rrs and decreased Crs compared with those without pulmonary hypertension. Additional studies are needed to further phenotype infants with evolving BPD and pulmonary hypertension.

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BACKGROUND: Oligosaccharides are the third most abundant component in human milk. They are a potential protective agent against neonatal sepsis. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to explore the association between human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and late-onset sepsis in very-low-birth-weight infants, and to describe the composition and characteristics of HMOs in Peruvian mothers of these infants. METHODS: This is a secondary data analysis of a randomized clinical trial. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of mothers and their very-low-birth-weight (<1500 g) infants with ≥1 milk sample and follow-up data for >30 d. HMOs were measured by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). We used factor analysis and the Mantel-Cox test to explore the association between HMOs and late-onset neonatal sepsis. RESULTS: We included 153 mother-infant pairs and 208 milk samples. Overall, the frequency of the secretor phenotype was 93%. Secretors and nonsecretors were defined by the presence and near-absence of α1-2-fucosylated HMOs, respectively. The most abundant oligosaccharides were 2'-fucosyllactose, lacto-N-fucopentaose (LNFP) I, and difucosyllacto-N-tetraose in secretors and lacto-N-tetraose and LNFP II in nonsecretors. Secretors had higher amounts of total oligosaccharides than nonsecretors (11.45 g/L; IQR: 0.773 g/L compared with 8.04 g/L; IQR: 0.449 g/L). Mature milk samples were more diverse in terms of HMOs than colostrum (Simpson's Reciprocal Diversity Index). We found an association of factor 3 in colostrum with a reduced risk of late-onset sepsis (HR: 0.63; 95% CI: 0.41, 0.97). Fucosyl-disialyllacto-N-hexose (FDSLNH) was the only oligosaccharide correlated to factor 3. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that concentrations of different HMOs vary from one individual to another according to their lactation period and secretor status. We also found that FDSLNH might protect infants with very low birth weight from late-onset neonatal sepsis. Confirming this association could prove 1 more mechanism by which human milk protects infants against infections and open the door to clinical applications of HMOs.This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01525316.

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A cohort study was performed from January 2014 to December 2016 in a Brazilian neonatal intensive care unit, including neonates with high risk for infection and death. We estimated bloodstream infection (BSI) incidence and conducted a survival analysis, considering the time to death and to the first episode of BSI as outcomes, comparing very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates with the remaining neonates. An extended Cox model was performed and the hazard ratio (HR) was calculated for different time periods. The study had 1560 neonates included, the incidence and the incidence density of BSI was 22% and 18.6 per 1000 central venous catheter-days, respectively. Considering VLBW neonates as the reference group, the HR for time to death was 4.06 (95% CI 2.75-6.00, P < 0.01) from day 0 to 60 and for time to the first episode of BSI was 1.76 (95% CI 1.31-2.36, P < 0.01) from day 0 to 36. Having the heavier neonates group as reference, the HR for time to the first episode of BSI was 2.94 (95% CI 1.92-4.34, P < 0.01) from day 37 to 90. Late-onset neonatal sepsis prevention measures should consider the differences in risk during time, according to neonates' birth weight.

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OBJECTIVE: To characterize preterm infants that demonstrates respiratory improvement 7 days after ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). STUDY DESIGN: We performed a 2-phase study of preterm infants (birthweight <1500 g between 2010 and 2016). We first did a retrospective analysis using regression modeling of ligation population. We then performed a case-control study comparing a ligation group with infants matched by gestational age, postnatal age, and preligation respiratory condition (ventilator mode, mean airway pressure [MAP], and fraction of inspired oxygen [FiO2]). Respiratory improvement was defined as either extubation, downgrading of ventilatory mode, reduction in MAP >25%, or decrease in FiO2 >25%. RESULTS: Forty-five (42%) of 107 preterm infants (gestational age 25.5 ± 1.7 weeks) with ligation showed respiratory improvement at 7 days. Infants on high frequency ventilation (HFV) were more likely to have respiratory improvement (aOR 5.03, 95% CI [1.14-22.18]). In matched-control analysis of 89 pairs, there was no difference in respiratory improvement. Among infants on HFV, the ligation group had an increase in MAP during 3 days prior to ligation. For infants on conventional ventilation, the ligation group had higher MAP and FiO2 than the control group during the first 2-3 postoperative days. CONCLUSIONS: Among infants undergoing PDA ligation, those on HFV were more likely to have respiratory improvement in the first week, possibly because of the prevention of further respiratory deterioration. For infants on conventional ventilation, ligation was associated with higher respiratory support in the immediate postligation period without respiratory benefits at 7 days. As HFV was used as a rescue mode, our findings suggest that those with worse lung disease may achieve greater short term benefit from PDA ligation.

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BACKGROUND: Preterm infants are high risk for delayed neurodevelopment. The main goal is to develop a program of early intervention for very preterm infants that allows families to apply it continuously at home, and quantify the results of early parental stimulation on improvement of cognition and motor skills. METHODS: Randomized clinical Trial including inborn preterm infants with gestational age less than 32 weeks or birth weight less than 1500 g at 48 h after birth. Eligible for begin the intervention up to 7 days after birth. Study Protocol approved by the Brazilian national Committee of ethics in Research and by the institutional ethics committee. Intervention group (IG): skin-to skin care by mother (kangaroo care) plus tactile-kinesthetic stimulation by mothers from randomization until hospital discharge when they receive a program of early intervention with 10 parents' orientation and a total of 10 home visits independently of the standard evaluation and care that will be performed. Systematic early intervention program will be according to developmental milestones, anticipating in a month evolutionary step acquisition of motor and / or cognitive expected for corrected age. Active comparator with a Conventional Group (CG): standard care according to the routine care of the NICU and their needs in the follow up program. Neurodevelopment outcome with blinded evaluations in both groups between 12 and 18 months by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development third edition and Alberta Motor Infant scale will be performed. All evaluations will be conducted in the presence of parents or caregivers in a safe room for the child move around during the evaluation. DISCUSSION: If we can show that a continuous and global early intervention at home performed by low income families is better than the standard care for very preterm infants, this kind of program may be applied elsewhere in the world. We received grants by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DECIT, Cnpq and Health Ministry. Grand Challenges Brazil: All Children Thriving. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was restrospectively registered in ClinicalTrials.gov . in July 15 2016 ( NCT02835612 ).

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between furosemide exposure and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a large, contemporary cohort of hospitalized infants with very low birth weight (VLBW). STUDY DESIGN: Using the Pediatrix Medical Group Clinical Data Warehouse, we identified all inborn infants of VLBW <37 weeks of gestation discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit after the first postnatal week from 2011 to 2015. We defined PDA as any medical (ibuprofen or indomethacin) or surgical PDA therapy. We collected data up to the day of PDA treatment or postnatal day 18 for infants not diagnosed with PDA. We performed multivariable logistic regression to evaluate the association between PDA and exposure to furosemide. RESULTS: We included 43 576 infants from 337 neonatal intensive care units, of whom 6675 (15%) underwent PDA treatment. Infants with PDA were more premature and more often exposed to mechanical ventilation and inotropes. Furosemide was prescribed to 4055 (9%) infants. On multivariable regression, exposure to furosemide was associated with decreased odds of PDA treatment (OR 0.72; 95% CI 0.65-0.79). Increasing percentage of days with furosemide exposure was not associated with PDA treatment (OR 1.01; 95% CI 0.97-1.06). CONCLUSIONS: Furosemide exposure was not associated with increased odds of PDA treatment in hospitalized infants of VLBW. Further studies are needed to characterize the efficacy and safety of furosemide in premature infants.

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OBJECTIVES: To determine whether an early heart rate characteristics (HRC) index (HeRO score), measured in the first day and week after birth predicts death and morbidities compared with established illness severity scores. STUDY DESIGN: For all very low birth weight infants in a single neonatal intensive care unit from 2004-2014, the average first day HRC index was calculated within 24 hours of birth (aHRC-24h) and the average first week HRC index within 7 days of birth (aHRC-7d). The Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology (SNAP-II) and Clinical Risk Indicator for Babies (CRIB-II) were calculated when data were available. The aHRC was compared with the SNAP-II and CRIB-II for predicting death, late-onset septicemia, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, severe intraventricular hemorrhage, or severe retinopathy of prematurity. RESULTS: All 4 scores were associated with death and severe intraventricular hemorrhage (P < .01). The OR and 95% CI for every 1-point increase in aHRC for predicting mortality, adjusted for gestational age, was 1.59 (1.25-2.00) for aHRC-24h and 2.61 (1.58-4.33) for aHRC-7d. High aHRC-7d, SNAP-II, and CRIB-II were associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (P < .001). High aHRC-7d was associated with late-onset septicemia (P < .05). None of the scores predicted necrotizing enterocolitis or severe retinopathy of prematurity. CONCLUSIONS: HRC assessed in the first day or first week after birth compares favorably to established risk scores to predict death and morbidities in very low birth weight infants.

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INTRODUCTION: Neonatal sepsis has been associated with poor neurodevelopmental outcome in very low birth weight infants (VLBW infants). The impact of neonatal sepsis on neurodevelopment in very low birth weight infants discharged from Cuban neonatal intensive care units is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To determine the impact of neonatal sepsis as a risk factor of neurodevelopmental disorders in a Cuban very low birth weight infants’ population. METHODS: A cohort study was carried out that enrolled 89 infants with birth weight less than 1500 g who were admitted during the period 2006-2010 to the Teaching Provincial Gynecological and Obstetrical Hospital of Matanzas. All patients were followed-up at the outpatient clinic until two years of corrected gestational age. Then they were divided into two groups: those who had been diagnosed with neonatal sepsis (n=19) and those who had not (n=70). The association power of neonatal sepsis with neurodevelopmental disorders was determined with calculation of relative risk (RR) and their confidence intervals at 95% (CI95%). A multivariate analysis with logistic regression enabled us to compare sepsis with other neonatal variables as risk factors. RESULTS: Very low birth weight infants with neonatal sepsis had an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (47.4 vs 17.1%; RR 2.7 CI95% 1.3-5.5; p=0.005). This risk was significant after correction for other variables (male sex, mechanical respiratory assistance, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and hyperbilirrubinemia >15 mg/dl) (odds ratio 4.0; CI95% 1.1-14.3; p=0.03). CONCLUSION: Neonatal sepsis should be considered an important factor among the multiple events related to poor neurodevelopmental outcome in the preterm newborn.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La sepsis neonatal se ha asociado a peor resultado del neurodesarrollo en recién nacidos de muy bajo peso. En Cuba se desconoce el impacto de la sepsis neonatal en el neurodesarrollo de los recién nacidos de muy bajo peso, egresados de sus unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales. OBJETIVO: Determinar el impacto de la sepsis neonatal como factor de riesgo de alteraciones del neurodesarrollo en una población de recién nacidos cubanos de muy bajo peso. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio de cohorte con 89 neonatos con peso al nacer <1 500 gramos, atendidos durante el periodo 2006-2010 en el Hospital Gineco-obstétrico Docente Provincial de Matanzas, a los cuales se les realizó un seguimiento longitudinal por consulta externa hasta los dos años de edad corregida. El total de pacientes seguidos se dividió en dos grupos, según hubieran presentado (n=19) o no (n=70) sepsis neonatal. A partir del cálculo del riesgo relativo e intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC 95%), se determinó la fuerza de asociación de la sepsis neonatal con la presencia de alteraciones del neurodesarrollo. Mediante un estudio multivariado con regresión logística, se pudo comparar ésta con otras variables neonatales como factores de riesgo. RESULTADOS: Los recién nacidos de muy bajo peso con sepsis neonatal tuvieron un riesgo incrementado de presentar alteraciones del neurodesarrollo (47,4 versus 17,1%; riesgo relativo 2,7 IC 95% 1,3-5,5; p=0,005). Este riesgo fue significativo con independencia de otras variables (sexo masculino, asistencia respiratoria mecánica, displasia broncopulmonar e hiperbilirrubinemia >15 mg/dl) (odds ratio 4,0; IC 95%: 1,1-14,3; p=0,03). CONCLUSIONES: La sepsis neonatal debe considerarse como una causa importante, dentro de los múltiples eventos causales, de daño cerebral en el recién nacido pretérmino.

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OBJETIVO: Analisar, em recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso e com indicação de ventilação não invasiva via pronga nasal, a incidência do aparecimento precoce de lesão nasal. MÉTODOS: Série de casos prospectiva de nascidos com idade gestacional <37 semanas, peso <1.500g e idade pós-natal <29 dias. Os pacientes foram avaliados desde a instalação da pronga nasal até o 3o dia de uso, três vezes ao dia. Foram analisadas as condições clínicas dos pacientes, características do dispositivo e de sua aplicação. A análise inicial foi descritiva, verificando-se a prevalência de lesão nasal bem como os fatores a ela associados. Os dados categóricos foram analisados por qui-quadrado ou exato de Fisher e os dados numéricos, por teste t ou Mann-Whitney. RESULTADOS: Dezoito recém-nascidos foram incluídos, dos quais 12 (idade gestacional de 29,8±3,1 semanas, peso ao nascer de 1.070±194g e Score for Neonatal Acute Phisiology - Perinatal Extension (SNAPPE) de 15,4±17,5) evoluíram com lesão nasal (Grupo Lesão) e 6 (idade gestacional de 28,0±1,9 semanas, peso de 1.003±317g e SNAPPE de 26,2±7,5) não apresentaram lesão nasal (Grupo Sem Lesão). No Grupo Lesão, houve maior frequência do gênero masculino (75% versus 17%), a lesão apareceu em média após 18 horas e predominantemente no período notur no (75%). CONCLUSÃO: A incidência de lesão nasal em prematuros submetidos à ventilação não invasiva via pronga nasal foi elevada, sendo possível planejar estudo dos fatores associados, com base neste piloto. .

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence of early-onset nasal injury in infants with very low birth weight and indication for noninvasive ventilation via nasal prongs. METHODS: A prospective case series of infants with gestational age <37 weeks, weight <1.500 g and postnatal age <29 days. The patients were evaluated three times daily from the installation of nasal prongs to the 3rd day of use. The patients' clinical conditions and the device's characteristics and its application were analyzed. The initial analysis was descriptive, indicating the prevalence of nasal injury and factors associated with it. Categorical data were analyzed using the chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, and numerical data were analyzed using the t-test or the Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS: Eighteen infants were included; 12 (with a gestational age of 29.8±3.1 weeks, birth weight of 1.070±194 g and a Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology - Perinatal Extension (SNAPPE) of 15.4±17.5) developed nasal injuries (injury group), and 6 (with a gestational age of 28.0±1.9 weeks, weight of 1.003±317 g and SNAPPE of 26.2±7.5) showed no nasal injury (uninjured group). The injury group subjects were more often male (75% versus 17%), and their injuries appeared after an average of 18 hours, predominantly during the night (75%). CONCLUSION: The incidence of nasal injury in preterm infants who experienced noninvasive ventilation via nasal prongs was high, and a study of associated factors may be planned based on this pilot. .

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OBJETIVO: Examinar o efeito da nutrição precoce sobre o tempo para atingir a nutrição completa em neonatos prematuros (PIG) estáveis pequenos para a idade gestacional. MÉTODO: Os neonatos prematuros com idade gestacional inferior a 37 semanas e peso ao nascer inferior a 10% foram alocados aleatoriamente para um regime de nutrição precoce (nas primeiras 24 horas de vida) ou tardia (após as primeiras 24 horas de vida). Todos os neonatos apresentaram uma evidência intrauterina de fluxo diastólico reverso ou ausente. Os neonatos incapazes de iniciar uma nutrição precoce foram excluídos. O tempo para a alimentação completa, a progressão da nutrição e morbidez correspondente foram comparados. A eletrogastrografia (EGG) foi utilizada para mensurar a motilidade gástrica pré e pós-prandial no segundo e no sétimo dias após o início da nutrição. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 60 neonatos no estudo, sendo 30 em cada grupo. Os neonatos incluídos no regime de nutrição precoce atingiram a nutrição enteral completa antes dos neonatos do grupo de controle (98±80-157 em comparação a 172±1 23-261 horas de idade, respectivamente; p = 0,004) e recebiam alta hospitalar antes (p = 0,04). Nenhuma enterocolite necrosante (ECN) foi comprovada em ambos os grupos de estudo. A motilidade gástrica melhorou no sétimo dia após o início da nutrição em ambos os grupos de estudo, sem diferença entre eles. CONCLUSÕES: Os neonatos prematuros PIG estáveis em regime de nutrição precoce atingiram alimentação enteral completa e receberam alta hospitalar significativamente antes que aqueles em regime de nutrição tardio, sem morbidez excedente.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of initiating very early feeding on time-to-reach full feeding in stable, small for gestational age (SGA) preterm infants. METHOD: Preterm infants with gestational age below 37 weeks and birth weight below the 10th percentile were randomly allocated to a very early (within 24 hours of birth) feeding regimen or delayed (after 24 hours of birth) feeding. All infants had in utero evidence of absent or reverse diastolic flow. Infants unable to start early feeding were excluded. Time-to-reach full feeding, feeding progression, and related morbidity were compared. Electrogastrography (EGG) was used to measure pre- and postprandial gastric motility on the second and seventh day after feeding initiation. RESULTS: Sixty infants were included in the study, 30 in each group. Infants included in the very early feeding regimen achieved full enteral feeding sooner than controls (98±80-157 vs. 172±123-261 hours of age, respectively; p = 0.004) and were discharged home earlier (p = 0.04). No necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) was documented in both study groups. Gastric motility was improved at day seven after feeding initiation in both study groups, with no difference between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Stable SGA preterm infants on a very early feeding regimen achieved full enteral feeding and were discharged home significantly earlier than those on a delayed regimen, with no excess morbidity.

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of initiating very early feeding on time-to-reach full feeding in stable, small for gestational age (SGA) preterm infants. METHOD: Preterm infants with gestational age below 37 weeks and birth weight below the 10(th) percentile were randomly allocated to a very early (within 24 hours of birth) feeding regimen or delayed (after 24 hours of birth) feeding. All infants had in utero evidence of absent or reverse diastolic flow. Infants unable to start early feeding were excluded. Time-to-reach full feeding, feeding progression, and related morbidity were compared. Electrogastrography (EGG) was used to measure pre- and postprandial gastric motility on the second and seventh day after feeding initiation. RESULTS: Sixty infants were included in the study, 30 in each group. Infants included in the very early feeding regimen achieved full enteral feeding sooner than controls (98±80-157 vs. 172±123-261 hours of age, respectively; p= 0.004) and were discharged home earlier (p=0.04). No necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) was documented in both study groups. Gastric motility was improved at day seven after feeding initiation in both study groups, with no difference between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Stable SGA preterm infants on a very early feeding regimen achieved full enteral feeding and were discharged home significantly earlier than those on a delayed regimen, with no excess morbidity.

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OBJETIVOS: Desenvolver um modelo de predição para o tempo de permanência hospitalar (TPH) em lactentes de muito baixo peso ao nascer (MBPN) e comparar esse resultado entre 20 centros de uma rede neonatal, visto que o TPH é utilizado como uma medida da qualidade da assistência em lactentes de MBPN. MÉTODOS: Utilizamos dados coletados prospectivamente de 7.599 lactentes com peso ao nascer entre 500 e 1.500 g no período entre os anos de 2001 a 2008. O modelo de regressão de Cox foi empregado para desenvolver dois modelos de predição: um modelo prévio com dados do nascimento e outro posterior, que acrescenta morbidades relevantes dos primeiros 30 dias de vida. RESULTADOS: A mediana do TPH estimado e ajustado a partir do nascimento foi de 59 dias; 28 dias depois do tempo de sobrevida de 30 dias. Houve uma alta correlação entre os modelos (r = 0,92). O TPH esperado e o TPH observado variaram bastante entre os centros, mesmo depois de correção para as morbidades relevantes após 30 dias. O TPH mediano (variação: 45-70 dias) e a idade concepcional na alta hospitalar (variação: 36,4-39,9 semanas) refletem uma variabilidade alta entre centros. CONCLUSÃO: Um modelo simples, com fatores apresentados no nascimento, pode predizer o TPH de um lactente de MBPN em uma rede neonatal. Observou-se uma variabilidade nos TPHs considerável entre unidades de terapia intensiva neonatal. Especulamos que os resultados sejam provenientes das diferenças entre as práticas dos centros.

OBJECTIVES: To develop a prediction model for hospital length of stay (LOS) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and to compare this outcome among 20 centers within a neonatal network. METHODS: Data from 7,599 infants with birth weights of 500-1,500 g born between the years 2001-2008 were prospectively collected. The Cox regression model was employed to develop two prediction models: an early model based upon variables present at birth, and a late one that adds relevant morbidities for the first 30 days of life. RESULTS: Median adjusted estimated LOS from birth was 59 days ‒ 28 days after 30-day point of survival. There was a high correlation between models (r = 0.92). Expected/observed LOS varied widely among centers, even after correction for relevant morbidity after 30 days. Median observed LOS (range: 45-70 days), and postmenstrual age at discharge (range: 36.4-39.9 weeks) reflect high inter-center variability. CONCLUSION: A simple model, with factors present at birth, can predict a VLBW infant's LOS in a neonatal network. Significant variability in LOS was observed among neonatal intensive care units. We speculate that the results originate in differences in inter-center practices.

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INTRODUÇÃO: a meta nutricional na abordagem do recém-nascido de muito baixo peso é alcançar crescimento pós-natal em uma taxa que se aproxime do crescimento e do ganho de peso intra-uterino de um feto normal de mesma idade gestacional, sem produzir deficiências nutricionais, efeitos metabólicos indesejáveis ou toxicidades decorrentes de uma exagerada oferta nutricional. OBJETIVO: descrever o estado da arte da nutrição em recém-nascido prematuro de muito baixo peso. Método: Foram consultadas as bases de dados do Medline e SciELO. Utilizou-se como estratégia de busca no MEDLINE nutrition AND birth OR prematurity OR very low birth weigth infants e no SciELO os termos nutrition in newborn AND prematurity AND very low birth weigth infants AND nutritional status em todos os campos. RESULTADOS: os artigos foram classificados quanto ao tipo: revisão, artigo original, relato de casos, opinião e editorial (N= 16) e compuseram a premissa do trabalho. Foram considerados estudos de natureza qualitativa e quantitativa. Os artigos listados de 1 a 4 foram utilizados para definir recém-nascido de muito baixo peso, pequeno para a idade gestacional e caracterização fisiológica da prematuridade. CONCLUSÃO: o início precoce de alimentação, tanto enteral como parenteral e a avaliação nutricional são imprescindíveis para garantir o crescimento e desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor adequados e evitar seqüelas futuras nos recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso ao nascer.(AU)

INTRODUCTION: the nutritional aim in the approach to the newborn with very low weight is to achieve post-natal growth at a rate that is similar to the intra-uterine growth and weight gain of a normal fetus of the same gestational age, without producing nutritional deficiencies, undesirable metabolic effects or toxicities resulting from excessive nutritional supply. OBJECTIVE: to describe state-of-the-art nutrition in preterm infants with very low weight. Method: We consulted the databases of Medline and SciELO. The search strategy used in MEDLINE were the keywords nutrition AND birth OR prematurity OR very low birth weight infants, and in SciELO, the terms nutrition in newborn AND prematurity AND very low birth weight infants AND nutritional status in all fields. RESULTS:the articles were classified according to type: review, original article, case report, opinion and editorial (N = 16) and formed the premise of the study. We considered studies of qualitative and quantitative nature. The articles listed from 1 to 4 were used to define newborns with very low weight, small for gestational age and physiological characterization of prematurity. CONCLUSION: the early onset of nutrition, both oral and parenteral, and nutrition assessment are essential to ensure appropriate neuropsychomotor growth and development and to avoid future sequels in newborns with very low birth weight.(AU)

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OBJETIVO: Conhecer os fatores de risco para a doença por refluxo gastroesofágico (DRGE) em recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso com displasia broncopulmonar. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo caso-controle incluindo 23 casos e 23 controles com displasia broncopulmonar, sendo realizada investigação por monitorização prolongada do pH esofágico no período de janeiro de 2001 a outubro de 2005. Para cada caso, selecionou-se um controle, e foram comparados pela idade gestacional, peso ao nascimento, gênero, uso de corticóide pré-natal, tempo de ventilação assistida, tempo de oxigenoterapia, tempo de uso de sonda gástrica, uso de xantinas, idade pós-conceptual e peso durante a monitorização do pH esofágico. Realizou-se a análise por regressão logística múltipla para estabelecer o odds ratio (OR) com intervalo de confiança de 95 por cento (IC95 por cento). RESULTADOS: Os dois grupos (com e sem DRGE) não apresentaram diferenças significativas em relação às variáveis demográficas e de evolução pós-natal, uso de corticóide pré e pós-natal, bem como ao tempo de uso de cafeína, ventilação mecânica e oxigenoterapia. Entretanto, as variáveis intolerância alimentar (OR = 6,55; IC95 por cento 1,05-40,8) e tempo de uso de sonda gástrica (OR = 1,67; IC95 por cento 1,11-2,51) comportaram-se como fatores de risco para DRGE. A variável idade pós-conceptual ao exame de monitorização do pH (OR = 0,02; IC95 por cento < 0,001-0,38) comportou-se como fator protetor para DRGE. CONCLUSÃO: Os dados obtidos permitem inferir que o tempo prolongado de uso de sonda gástrica e a intolerância alimentar aumentam a probabilidade para DRGE. Já a maior idade pós-conceptual ao exame diminui a chance para DRGE em prematuros com menos de 1.500 g com displasia broncopulmonar.

OBJECTIVE: To assess risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in very low birth weight infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. METHODS: A case-control study was carried out in 23 cases and 23 control subjects with bronchopulmonary dysplasia submitted to 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring between January 2001 and October 2005. Cases and controls were compared for gestational age, birth weight, gender, use of antenatal steroids, duration of assisted ventilation, duration of oxygen therapy, length of gastric tube use, administration of xanthines, postconceptual age, and weight at esophageal pH monitoring. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to establish the odds ratio(OR) with a 95 percent confidence interval (95 percentCI). RESULTS: None of the groups (with and without GERD) showed statistically significant differences in terms of demographic variables and postnatal outcome, use of antenatal and postnatal corticosteroids, or in terms of caffeine use and duration of mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy. However, feeding intolerance (OR = 6.55; 95 percentCI 1.05-40.8) and length of gastric tube use (OR = 1.67; 95 percentCI 1.11-2.51) turned out to be risk factors for GERD. Postconceptual age at the time of pH monitoring (OR = 0.02; 95 percentCI < 0.001-0.38) was regarded as a protective factor against GERD. CONCLUSION: The data obtained allow inferring that prolonged gastric tube use and feeding intolerance increase the risk for GERD. On the other hand, older postconceptual age at the time of pH monitoring reduces the risk for GERD in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia weighing less than 1,500 g.

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