Establishment and validation of a nomograph model for prediction of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very low birth weight infants born earlier than 32 weeks / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the risk factors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with gestational age ≤32 weeks within 28 days after birth and to establish and validate the nomogram model for BPD prediction.Methods:We retrospectively chose VLBW infants with gestational age ≤32 weeks who survived to postmenstrual age (PMA) 36 weeks and were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Peking University Third Hospital from January 2016 to April 2020 as the training cohort. BPD was diagnosed in accordance with the 2018 criteria. The clinical data of these infants were collected, and the risk factors of BPD were analyzed by Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, and multivariate logistic regression, and a nomogram model was established. The area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the predictive performance. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was constructed for differentiation evaluation, and the calibration chart and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test were used for the calibration evaluation. Bootstrap was used for internal validation. VLBW infants with gestational age ≤32 weeks survived to PMA 36 weeks and admitted to Hebei Chengde Maternal and Child Health Hospital from October 2017 to February 2022 were included as the validation cohort. ROC curve and calibration plot were conducted in the validation cohort for external validation. Results:Of the 467 premature infants included in the training cohort, 104 were in the BPD group; of the 101 patients in the external validation cohort, 16 were in the BPD group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that low birth weight ( OR=0.03, 95% CI: 0.01-0.13), nosocomial pneumonia ( OR=2.40, 95% CI: 1.41-4.09), late-onset sepsis ( OR=2.18, 95% CI: 1.18-4.02), and prolonged duration of endotracheal intubation ( OR=1.61, 95% CI: 1.26-2.04) were risk factors for BPD in these groups of infants (all P<0.05). According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis results, a nomogram model for predicting BPD risk was established. The AUC of the training cohort was 0.827 (95% CI: 0.783-0.872), and the ideal cut-off value for predicted probability was 0.206, with a sensitivity of 0.788 (95% CI: 0.697-0.862) and specificity of 0.744 (95% CI: 0.696-0.788). The AUC of the validation cohort was 0.951 (95% CI:0.904-0.999). Taking the prediction probability of 0.206 as the high-risk threshold, the sensitivity and specificity corresponding to this value were 0.812 (95% CI: 0.537-0.950) and 0.882 (95% CI: 0.790-0.939). The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test in the training and validation cohort showed a good fit ( P>0.05). DCA results showed a high net benefit of clinical intervention in very preterm infants when the threshold probability was 5%~80% for the training cohort. Conclusion:Low birth weight, nosocomial pneumonia, late-onset sepsis, and prolonged tracheal intubation duration are risk factors for BPD. The established nomogram model has a certain value in predicting the risk of BPD in VLBW less than 32 weeks.

Illustration of the updated recommendations and evidence for China neonatal resuscitation guideline ( revised in 2021) / 中华围产医学杂志

This article elaborates the key points of the updated recommendations and the latest evidence of the important steps in China neonatal resuscitation guideline (revised in 2021), aiming to help clinicians better understand the guideline and guide training to achieve a standardized and efficient resuscitation and further to improve neonatal outcomes.

Preparation for neonatal resuscitation in delivery room / 中华围产医学杂志

Correct neonatal resuscitation is the primary way to reduce perinatal mortality and neurological sequelae, and adequate preparation is essential. This article introduces the details for preparing neonatal resuscitation (including antenatal consultation) and ways to optimize the practice, aiming to improve the success rate of neonatal resuscitation.

Factors influencing pH value of umbilical arterial blood gas analysis in preterm infants / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To analyze the factors influencing pH value in umbilical arterial blood gas (UABG) analysis in preterm infants.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on live singleton preterm infants ( n=573) who received UABG analysis in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2017 to February 2019. Analysis of variance, independent sample t-test, Spearman's or Pearson's correlation analysis, or linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors. Results:There was no significant difference in UABG pH value between preterm infants of different gestational ages (F=1.74, P=0.077). Spearman's correlation analysis found no correlation between gestational age and UABG pH value in premature infants ( r=0.003, P=0.940), and neither did Pearson's correlation between birth weight and pH value ( r=0.025, P=0.548). UABG pH value in preterm infants was linearly correlated with vaginal delivery ( t=－5.72, P<0.001), gestational hypertension ( t=－3.99, P<0.001) and placental abruption ( t=－4.52, P<0.001). Conclusions:Preterm infants at different gestational ages show a similar pH value in UABG. For those born to mothers with gestational hypertension or placental abruption, when vaginal delivery is pending, close monitoring and full preparation for resuscitation are necessary.

Advances in point-of-care ultrasound in neonatal intensive care unit / 中华围产医学杂志

Consensus and guidelines regarding point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) carried out by neonatologists in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have been published in many countries. This review summarizes the development, advantages, limitations, and current issues of POCUS in NICU, aiming to promote the establishment of systematic training courses, accelerate the development of POCUS in NICU in China, and ensure the effectiveness and safety of POCUS implementation.

Neonatal tracheal intubation: Q & A / 中华围产医学杂志

Neonatal intubation is one of the most common but also one of the most dangerous and complicated procedures in neonatological practice, which may cause adverse events, including bradycardia and severe oxygen desaturations. Concerning clinical situations, we review the critical points in the procedure of neonatal intubation. The new technique that recommended in neonatal intubation may improve success rates and decrease morbidity.

Application of Mini-CEX in the clinical performance evaluation of residents in pediatrics department / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To explore the feasibility and application effect of Mini-CEX in pediatric clinical practice.Methods:Residents who received standardized residency training in pediatrics department of Peking University Third Hospital from March 2016 to September 2017 were selected as research objects. The clinical ability of the residents were evaluated by application of the Mini-CEX structured form. Its effectiveness as a training guide and assessment method was also evaluated. SPSS 25.0 was used for t test. Results:The Mini-CEX scale was refined according to the characteristics of pediatrics. In this study, a total of 36 residents participated in the evaluation and 110 cases were completed by introducing Mini-CEX structured form in 7 examinations. Compared with 2016, the Mini-CEX scores of the residents in the 2017 showed different degrees of improvement in information gathering [(7.4±0.9) vs. (7.7±0.7)], clinical examination [(7.5±1.1) vs. (7.6±0.9)], clinical judgment [(7.5±0.9) vs. (7.6±0.9)], organizational effectiveness [(7.4±0.9) vs. (7.7±0.9)], and overall clinical competency [(7.5±0.9) vs. (7.7±0.9)], without significant differences ( P > 0.05). A total of 17 residents completed the assessments more than or equal to 3 times. Compared with 2016, the mean scores of the 17 individuals' Mini-CEX scales in 2017 were significantly improved in terms of information gathering, organizational effectiveness, and overall clinical competency. Conclusion:The results have shown that the Mini-CEX scale is simple and easy to operate, it maybe helpful to improve the clinical ability of pediatric residents, and it can be used as a method to evaluate the clinical ability of pediatric residents.

Application of umbilical vein catheterization in neonates / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective:To investigate the application of umbilical vein catheterization in neonates.Methods:The patients who underwent umbilical vein catheterization from November 2007 to September 2019 in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Peking University Third Hospital were selected consecutively.Clinical data were collected retrospectively to investigate the application time of umbilical vein catheterization in neonates, the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection, pathogenic bacteria and the causes of extubation.Results:A total of 835 newborns were enrolled, including 435 males (52.1%) and 400 females (47.9%). The average gestational age was (30.6±2.4) weeks.The median birth weight was 1 310(1 080, 1 520)g.The average indwelling time of umbilical vein catheterization was (4.850±1.893) days.Catheter related bloodstream infection occurred in ten (1.2%) neonates.The main pathogens were Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus wallichi, Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Enterococcus faecium.A total of 770 (92.2%) newborns were extubated in a planned manner, and 65 (7.8%) were unplanned extubation.The top three causes of unplanned extubation were umbilical wheel swelling, clinical diagnosis of sepsis, catheter-related bloodstream infection and tube blockage.Conclusion:Umbilical vein catheterization is simple, high success rate, safe and can be used in NICU for a short time.If possible, abdominal B-ultrasound and echocardiography should be monitored and catheter related complications should be noted.

A Multi-center Study on characteristics and influencing factors of hospitalized nutritional status in small for gestational age in infants born late preterm / 中华临床营养杂志

Objective:To investigate the current nutrition support status of hospitalized small for gestational age infants born late preterm in hospitals of Beijing, and analyze the influencing factors.Methods:Clinical data of late preterm infants from 25 medical units in Beijing between October 2015 and October 2017 was collected and analyzed. Infants were assigned into two groups according to the relationship between their gestational age and birth body weight as small for gestational age(SGA) group and not small for gestational age(non-SGA) group, to compare their nutritional status and explore the related influential factors.Results:Totally, 1 347 late preterm infants were enrolled, including 730 males and 617 females, 151 in SGA group and 1 196 in non-SGA group. The data showed that the rate of exclusive breast-feeding was higher (5.3% vs 4.5%, P<0.01), and the increasing of milk volume was slower [11.0 vs 12.1 ml/(kg·d), P=0.003] in SGA group. More parenteral nutrition was used (77.5% vs 53.1%, P<0.01), and the duration of parenteral nutrition was longer (5.0 vs 2.0 days, P<0.01) in SGA group. The birth weight(1 940 vs 2 490 g, P<0.01), the lowest body weight(1 890 vs 2 400 g, P<0.01) and the discharged body weight(2 135 vs 2 530 g, P<0.01)were lower in SGA group. The SGA group showed lower body weight loss(3.1% vs 8.0%, P=0.015), slower weight growth(13.3 vs 33.0 g/d, P<0.01), and longer length of hospital stay (11.0 vs 8.0 days, P<0.01). In SGA group, the milk volume at discharge [145.6 vs 122.2 ml/(kg·d), P<0.01] and the caloric of enteral feeding at discharge [443.9 vs 384.1 kJ/(kg·d), P<0.01] were higher, the rate of infants who regained their birth weight during hospitalization(78.8% vs 57.9%, P<0.01) was higher, and the rate of ones who achieve full enteral feeding (31.8% vs 16.6%, P<0.01) was higher. A Cox regression analysis in which we set infants can achieve full enteral feeding as goal showed that independent factors associated with full enteral feeding at discharge in SGA group included the increasing of enteral feeding, the duration of parenteral nutrition, whether the length of hospital stay longer than 7 days or not whether exclusive breastfeeding and whether the mothers of enrolled infants were diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus or placental abruption during pregnancy ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Infants in SGA group show slower increasing of milk volume and lower caloric amount of enteral feeding. More parenteral nutrition is used, and the duration of parenteral nutrition is longer in SGA group. Due to the longer length of hospital stay in SGA group, the milk volume and the caloric of enteral feeding at discharge are higher, more infants regain their birth weight during hospitalization, and more infants achieve full enteral feeding at discharge. Despite of higher portion of parenteral nutrition, infants in SGA group show slower weight growth and lower body weight at discharge.

Analysis of the understanding and application of the knowledge of premature infants in pediatricians participating in the Second Chinese Preterm Infant Academic Conference / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the understanding and application of the knowledge of premature infants in pediatricians participating in the Second Chinese Preterm Infant Academic Conference through questionnaires, and to carry out targeted continuing education for pediatricians in order to better guide the clinical diagnosis and treatment of grassroots pediatricians.Methods:The research was conducted in the form of a questionnaire survey.The survey objects were pediatricians participating in the " Second Chinese Preterm Infant Academic Conference" , and the results of the questionnaire were summarized and analyzed.The questionnaires were designed based on personal education background, employment time, current status of neonatal specialty in the hospital where they were, and knowledge of premature infant nutrition.Results:A total of 554 valid questionnaires were received.Among the pediatricians surveyed, 37.2% had a master's degree or higher; 344(62.1%) pediatricians came from Grade Ⅲ class A hospitals.According to the geographical distribution, age, education, working years, hospital level, hospital nature, annual delivery of obstetrics in hospitals, the number of beds in neonatal specialty wards, and the number of beds in NICU, the respondents were grouped, and the current status of premature births in China and the situation of using the growth curve(Fenton2013) of premature infants in work were compared.It was found that the proportion of those who used the Fenton curve of the 2013 version in Grade Ⅲ class A hospitals was higher than that in Grade Ⅲ class B hospitals and Grade Ⅱ hospitals(χ 2=47.663, P<0.05). The ratio was higher among women and children's health centers and general hospitals(χ 2=8.072, P<0.05). Conclusion:The academic annual conference for the purpose of continuing education, set up a pre-conference questionnaire for the participants during the preparation period, and set the content of the annual conference according to the needs of the target population, which can better solve the clinical problems of primary doctors and promote the improvement of primary doctors' diagnosis and treatment.

A multicenter survey of short-term respiratory morbidity in late-preterm infants in Beijing / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective:To study the respiratory morbidity and the risk factors of respiratory complications in late-preterm infants.Methods:The data of 959 late-preterm infants in 21 hospitals in Beijing from October 2015 to April 2016 were collected.These infants were divided into the respiratory morbidity group (237 cases) and the control group (722 cases) according to whether they had short-term respiratory morbidity after birth.Clinical data of the two groups were compared.Results:Among the 959 late-preterm babies, 530 were male and 429 were female.Two hundred and thirty-seven cases (24.7%) developed short-term respiratory morbidity after birth.Infectious pneumonia developed in the most cases (81 cases, 8.4%), followed by transient tachypnea (65 cases, 6.8%), amniotic fluid aspiration (51 cases, 5.3%), and respiratory distress syndrome (24 cases, 2.5%) successively.All the infants recovered and discharged.There were no differences between gender and maternal age between 2 groups (all P>0.05). Compared with the control group, more late-preterm infants were delivered by cesarean section (73.4% vs.59.7%, χ2=14.43, P<0.001) and the 1-minute Apgar score was lower [(9.41±1.66) scores vs.(9.83±0.53) scores, t=5.40, P<0.001] in the respiratory morbidity group.The differences were statistically significant.There were more cases with maternal complications in the respiratory morbidity group that in the control group (66.7% vs.58.6%, χ2=4.877, P=0.027), but no difference in various complications between 2 groups was observed ( P>0.05). In the respiratory morbidity group, the most frequent complications were maternal hypertension and preeclampsia (27.8% vs.22.6%, χ2=2.728, P=0.099). There were no differences between 2 groups in gestational age, birth weight and birth length (all P>0.05). There were more infants small for gestational age and large for gestational age in the respiratory morbidity group than in the control group (18.8% vs.14.1%, 6.3% vs.2.4%, χ2=8.960, P=0.011). The duration of hospitalization of the respiratory morbidity group was significantly longer than that of the control group [(9.00±4.42) d vs.(6.82±4.19) d, t=6.676, P<0.001] since the infants with respiratory morbidity needed to be hospita-lized. Conclusions:Respiratory diseases occur in about 1/4 of late-preterm infants.Infants who are delivered by cesarean section and whose mothers are complicated with the maternal hypertension and preeclampsia should be monitored closely.Respiratory support should be provided for infants not appropriate for gestational age who are more likely to suffer from respiratory diseases, so that they can successfully pass through the transition period.

Umbilical arterial blood pH: correlation with Apgar score, relevant perinatal factors and effects on short-term neonatal outcomes / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the relationship of umbilical arterial blood pH with Apgar score and its perinatal influencing factors as well as effects on short-term neonatal outcomes.Methods:This study retrospectively collected the clinical data of 7 183 singleton newborns who were born at ≥35 gestational weeks with umbilical artery blood gas analysis in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2017 to February 2019. All cases were divided into two groups according to their Apgar scores at 1 min: low Apgar group (≤7 scores, n=42) and normal Apgar group (>7 scores, n=7 141). Moreover, according to the pH value of umbilical artery blood they were also allocated into acidosis group (pH<7.2, n=379 ) and normal pH group (pH≥7.2, n=6 804). Independent sample t test, Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, Pearson's correlation analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the correlation between umbilical arterial blood pH and Apgar score, effects of perinatal complications on umbilical arterial blood pH, and influences of acidosis on early neonatal outcomes. Results:The umbilical arterial blood pH in the low Apgar group was significantly lower than that in the normal Apgar group (7.19±0.13 vs 7.32±0.07, t=-6.011, P<0.001). There was a positive correlation between the umbilical arterial blood pH and Apgar score at 1 min ( r=0.217, P<0.001). Fetal distress was an independent risk factor for low Apgar score ( OR=20.553, 95% CI: 4.380-96.443, P<0.001). Premature rupture of membranes was an independent risk factor for acidosis ( OR=1.316, 95% CI: 1.035-1.673, P=0.025). The incidence of low Apgar score [6.33% (24/379) vs 0.26% (18/6 804), χ2=217.075], respiratory distress [6.60% (25/379) vs 2.62% (178/6 804), χ2=21.205] and intracranial hemorrhage [1.06% (4/379) vs 0.04% (3/6 804), Fisher's exact test] was significantly higher in the acidosis group than in the normal pH group (all P<0.001). Conclusions:Neonates with lower umbilical arterial blood pH value should be closely monitored after birth as they are more likely to have respiratory distress and intracranial hemorrhage. Umbilical arterial blood pH value may be effective and is recommended in predicting neonatal early outcome.

Characteristics and influencing factors of enteral nutrition in late preterm infants in Beijing / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the status and influencing factors of enteral nutrition support in late preterm infants (34-36 +6 gestational weeks) treated in different grades of hospitals in Beijing. Methods:This was a prospective study involving late preterm infants treated in 25 hospitals in Beijing from October 2015 to October 2017. Data about nutritional management and nutrition-related complications were recorded. Exclusive breastfeeding status of the infants by gestational age(GA) and hospital levels was analyzed. The achievement of full enteral feeding and the potential influencing factors were also analyzed. t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis test and Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Logistic regression and Cox regression analysis were used in multivariate analysis. Results:(1) A total of 1 463 late preterm infants with GA of 35.6±0.8 (ranging from 34.9 to 36.1) weeks was enrolled in this study. Compared with the infants with GA of 35-35 +6 and 36-36 +6 weeks, those born at 34-34 +6 gestational weeks had longer hospital stay [10 (8-13) vs 8 (7-10) and 7 (6-9) d, both P<0.05], greater loss of minimum weight [4.3% (2.6%-6.3%) vs 3.8% (2.0%-5.6%) and 3.3% (1.9%-5.5%), both P<0.05], higher incidence of apnea [5.3% (20/369) vs 2.1% (12/566) and 1.3% (7/528), both P<0.05] and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) [7.1% (28/369) vs 3.0% (17/566) and 3.2% (17/528), both P<0.05], and lower percentage of failure to regain birth weight at discharge [32.5% (120/369) vs 38.7% (219/566) and 47.9% (253/528), both P<0.05]. Only the incidence of premature rupture of membranes among all maternal complications during pregnancy had statistical difference between 34-34 +6, 35-35 +6 and 36-36 +6 GA groups [6.2% (23/369) vs 12.7% (72/566) and 11.9% (63/528), χ2=10.244, P=0.007]. (2) The rate of enteral feeding increment in hospital was 13.7 (10.5-17.3) ml/(kg·d) and 46.0% (673/1 463) of the infants were fed formula. The exclusive breastfeeding rate increased from 4.5% (66/1 463) during hospitalization to 14.4% (211/1 463) at discharge. The breastfeeding rate at discharge varied widely among the 25 hospitals ( χ2=327.893, P<0.001) ranging from 32% to 0. (3) Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that gestational diabetes mellitus ( OR=2.426, 95% CI: 1.075-5.437, P=0.033) and premature rupture of membranes ( OR=8.726, 95% CI: 1.193-63.802, P=0.033) were the prenatal risk factors influencing the exclusive breastfeeding in late preterm infants. Enteral nutrition achieving 150 ml/(kg·d) and 120 kcal/(kg·d) (1 kcal=4.184 kJ) were noted for 28.4% (416/1 463) and 19.2% (281/1 463) of the late preterm infants at discharge, respectively. Cox regression analysis showed that hospital grades ( HR=1.470, 95% CI: 1.030-2.098, P=0.034), the length of hospital stay ( HR=1.162, 95% CI: 1.097-1.231, P<0.001), birth weight ( HR=0.946, 95% CI: 0.898-0.995, P=0.003), exclusive breastfeeding ( HR=2.354, 95% CI:1.031-5.374, P=0.042), feeding intolerance ( HR=3.677, 95% CI: 1.201-11.253, P=0.023), parenteral nutrition ( HR=1.900, 95% CI: 1.379-2.616, P<0.001), and the rate of enteral feeding advancement ( HR=1.426, 95% CI: 1.369-1.484, P<0.001) were independent factors associated with full enteral feeding at discharge. Conclusions:Exclusive breastfeeding rate in late preterm infants is low and enteral nutrition support varies greatly in different hospitals. The rate of enteral feeding increment is slow for hospitalized late preterm infants and most fail to achieve full enteral feeding at discharge. Gestational diabetes mellitus and premature rupture of membranes are prenatal risk factors affecting breastfeeding of late preterm infants. Those with low birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding in hospital, feeding intolerance, parenteral nutrition support, longer hospital stay or rapid enteral feeding advancement are more likely to achieve full enteral feeding at discharge.

Emphasis on follow-ups of discharged neonates from neonatal intensive care units / 中华围产医学杂志

During the first few months of life, preterm infants and critically ill term infants may be admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and require various treatments and support. The rapid development of Neonatology in the last decade allowed more of these infants to survive and could be discharged. Therefore, this group of babies are also name as "NICU graduates". Considering that NICU graduates may encounter a variety of ongoing medical problems including growth, nutrition, feeding problems, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and neurologic injury which might take days, months or even years to recover. The follow-up doctors must equip with relevant knowledge of possible complications and rehabilitations in order to provide comprehensive post-discharge management, because prompt and proactive management and interventions can improve the long-term outcome of these babies.

Study progress of chorioamnionitis and lung disease in preterm infants / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and long-term morbidity, chorioamnionitis (CAM) is a common cause of preterm birth and characterized by inflammation.CAM produces variety of inflammatory factors in fetal, results in structural and functional impairment, and affects the contractile function of pulmonary blood vessels, so, CAM can have impact on the morbidity of lung disease in premature, and it may even affect the long-term pulmonary function.

Emphasis on follow-ups of discharged neonates from neonatal intensive care units / 中华围产医学杂志

During the first few months of life,preterm infants and critically ill term infants may be admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and require various treatments and support.The rapid development of Neonatology in the last decade allowed more of these infants to survive and could be discharged.Therefore,this group of babies are also name as "NICU graduates".Considering that NICU graduates may encounter a variety of ongoing medical problems including growth,nutrition,feeding problems,bronchopulmonary dysplasia,and neurologic injury which might take days,months or even years to recover.The follow-up doctors must equip with relevant knowledge of possible complications and rehabilitations in order to provide comprehensive post-discharge management,because prompt and proactive management and interventions can improve the long-term outcome of these babies.

Study progress of chorioamnionitis and lung disease in preterm infants / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and long-term morbidity,chorioamnionitis (CAM) is a common cause of preterm birth and characterized by inflammation.CAM produces variety of inflammatory factors in fetal,results in structural and functional impairment,and affects the contractile function of pulmonary blood vessels,so,CAM can have impact on the morbidity of lung disease in premature,and it may even affect the long-term pulmonary function.

A multi-center research on risk factors of hyperbilirubinemia in late preterm infants / 中华全科医师杂志

Objective To investigate the risk factors of hyperbilirubinemia in late preterm infants. Methods The clinical data of 815 late preterm infants (449 males and 366 females) from 25 hospitals in Beijing were collected from October 2015 to April 2016, including 340 cases(41.7％) with hyperbilirubinemia (hyperbilirubinemia group), and 475 cases without hyperbilirubinemia (control group). The clinical data of two groups were compared, and the maternal factors influencing hyperbilirubinemia in late preterm infants were analyzed with logistic regression. Results There were no significant differences in gender ratio (M:F 1.39 vs. 1.12, t=1.811,P=0.172)and birth weight[(2502.6±439.6)g vs. (2470.2±402.9)g,χ2=2.330,P=0.127)]between two groups. The incidence rates of hyperbilirubinemia in infants of 34 wks, 35 wks and 36 wks of gestational age were 22.9％(87/174), 35％(119/300) and 42.1％(143/341) respectively (χ2=1.218,P=0.544). The multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that the maternal age(OR=1.044,95％ CI:1.010-1.080,P=0.011)was independent risk factor and multiple births(OR=1.365,95％CI:0.989-1.883,P=0.048), premature rupture of membranes(OR=2.350,95％ CI:1.440-3.833,P=0.001), cesarean section(OR=1.540,95％CI:0.588-4.031,P=0.014)were risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia in late preterm infants. Conclusions The incidence of hyperbilirubinemia in late preterm infants is relatively high. Maternal age, multiple births, premature rupture of membranes and cesarean section are risk maternal factors related to hyperbilirubinemia in late preterm infants.

Vitamin A level and related clinical factors in preterm infants / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective To investigate the association between serum vitamin A levels and clinical factors in preterm infants.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on neonates admitted to Peking University Third Hospital from May 2013 to May 2014. Totally, 89 preterm neonates were recruited (preterm group). Fifty term babies with hyperbilirubinemia were selected as hyperbilirubinemia group and 50 healthy term babies were chosen as control group. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to examine the serum vitamin A concentrations for preterm babies at the age of 2, 7, 14 and 28 days, while those for babies in hyperbilirubinemia group was measured on one week old. Umbilical cord blood serum vitamin A concentrations were determined in control group.t-test, univariate analysis of variance or multiple linear regression was used for statistical analysis.Results (1) In the preterm group, the mean serum vitamin A levels at the age of 2, 7, 14 and 28 days were (0.136±0.060), (0.141±0.047), (0.122±0.053) and (0.134±0.073) mg/L, respectively, while (0.168±0.109) and (0.159±0.049) mg/L in hyperbilirubinemia and the control group. The proportions of vitamin A deficiency (lower than 0.20 mg/L) in preterm babies were 91.2％ (62/68), 92.1％ (58/63), 91.3％(42/46) and 84％ (21/25) at the age of 2, 7, 14 and 28 days respectively. There was no significant difference in serum vitamin A levels between the age of 2 days and the rest in preterms (P>0.05). However, the vitamin A levels in preterm babies at the age of 2 and 7 days were lower than that of control and hyperbilirubinemia group, respectively (t=-2.068 and-1.790, bothP<0.05). (2) Vitamin A levels showed no significant difference among different gestational age (≤ 32 weeks vs 33 to 36 weeks) or different birth weight groups (<1500 g vs 1500-2000 g) at the age of 2, 7, 14 and 28 days ( allP>0.05). (3) Multiple factor analysis showed that respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal pneumonia, small for gestational age and maternal hypertensive diserders of pregnancy were associated with serum vitamin A level in early life of newborns (allP<0.05).Conclusion Preterm infants might require sufficient vitamin A supplementation due to low vitamin A level in their first month of life. Small for gestational age, maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, respiratory distress syndrome and neonatal pneumonia are associated with serum vitamin A level in preterm infants.

The aerogenes infection in NICU and sensitivity analysis / 中国新生儿科杂志

Objective To study the risk factors,clinical manifestations,drug sensitivity and outcomes of preterm infants with aerogenes infection in NICU.Method Preterm infants diagnosed to have infection of aerogenes in our NICU during July 2014 to October 2014 were selected as the infection group in our study.Uninfected preterm infants whose gestational age and birth weight were similar to the infants in infection group were selected as the control group.The ratio of number of infants in infection group and control group was 1 ∶ 2.The basic situation,clinical application of antibiotics before infection,defecation times,invasive manipulations,and parenteral nutrition time of the two groups were retrospectively collected.The clinical manifestations,drug sensitivity and outcomes of preterm infants with aerogenes infection were analyzed.Result There were 8 infants in infection group (male:female =3∶5).The birth weight ranged from 780 to 2 760 g;and gestational age from 28 to 33 w.There were 16 infants in the control group (male:female =1 ∶ 1).The birth weight ranged from 1 070 to 1 780 g,and gestational age,from 29 to 33 w.The incidence of prenatal infection in infection group was higher than that in the control group (3/8 vs.4/16,P ＜ 0.05).Comparing the two study groups,there were statistical differences between them in the following aspects (all P ＜ 0.05):non-invasive respiratory support time [11 (6,36) d vs.4 (0,6) d] and invasive mechanical ventilation time [(1 (0,6) d vs.0 (0,0) d].All the 8 infants in infection group had pneumonia,3 of them with sepsis (1 case was extremely low birth weight infant,and 2 cases were very low birth weight infants),and one of them died from septic shock.Drug sensitivity analysis showed that aerogenes were resistant to all the third generation cephalosporins,and were sensitive to Meropenem and Piperacillin/Tazobactam.The resistance rates of Imipenem were 1/6 in the first month,2/6 in the second month,9/11 in the third month,and 2/4 in the fourth month,respectively.Conclusion Avoidance of prenatal infection and shortening of the application of ventilator may reduce the incidence of aerogenes infection.Most of infants with aerogenes infection have favourable prognosis.The resistance rate of third generation cephalosporins is very high.Aerogenes could develop resistance quickly to the antibiotics which is sensitive initially.