Profil épidémiologique et facteurs associés à l'ictère néonatal chez les nouveau-nés malades, hospitalisés aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa / Epidemiological profile and factors associated with neonatal jaundice in sick newborns attending Kinshasa University Hospital

Contexte et objectifs. L'ictère néonatal est un symptôme fréquent. L'objectif de la présente étude était d'actualiser le profil épidémiologique et d'identifier les facteurs associés à l'ictère néonatal chez les nouveau-nés malades. Méthodes. Une étude transversale descriptive a été menée de juin 2022 à avril 2023 aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa. L'étude a concerné les nouveau-nés malades ayant présenté un ictère cutanéomuqueux. Les variables sociodémographiques, périnatales, cliniques et paracliniques ont été recherchées. Résultats. Sur 152 nouveau-nés malades, 102 (67,1%) cas d'ictère ont été identifiés. Les nouveau-nés à terme (72,5%), nés par voie basse (67,6%) et dont les mères avaient présenté des infections uro-génitales (98%) et de groupe sanguin O (53%) rhésus positif (97,1%) étaient les plus représentés. L'ictère s'est manifesté dans la première semaine de vie (85,3 %). La bilirubine sérique totale initiale se situait entre 10 et 15 mmol/L (57,8 %). L'origine infectieuse était notée dans 85 % des cas (Klebsiella pneumoniae dans 50 % des cas). La photothérapie conventionnelle a été utilisée chez 74,5 %. L'accouchement par voie basse était le seul facteur associé (p=0,001). Conclusion : L'ictère néonatal est fréquent chez les nouveau-nés malades. L'étiologie infectieuse doit être recherchée systématiquement. Une prise en charge appropriée permet de réduire la survenue de séquelles neurosensorielles.

Context and objective. Neonatal jaundice is a common symptom. The objective of the present study was to update the epidemiological profile and identify the factors associated with neonatal jaundice in sick newborns. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2022 to April 2023 at the Kinshasa University Hospital. The study included sick newborns who presented with mucocutaneous jaundice. Sociodemographic, perinatal, clinical and paraclinical variables were sought. Results. Out of 152 sick newborns, 102 (67.1 %) cases of jaundice were identified. Fullterm newborns (72.5 %), born vaginally (67.6 %) and whose mothers had presented with urogenital infections (98 %) and blood group O (53 %) rhesus positive (97.1 %) were the most represented. Jaundice appeared in the first week of life (85.3 %). Baseline total serum bilirubin was between 10 and 15 mmol/L (57.8 %). The infectious origin was noted in 85 % of cases (Klebsiella pneumoniae in 50 % of cases). Conventional phototherapy was used in 74.5 %. Vaginal delivery was the only associated factor (p=0.001). Conclusion. Neonatal jaundice is common in sick newborns. The infectious etiology must be systematically sought. Appropriate management helps reduce the occurrence of neurosensory aftereffects.

Fototerapia neonatal: Vigilando la dosis óptima / Neonatal phototherapy: Monitoring the optimal dose

Introducción: La fototerapia es el tratamiento para la ictericia neonatal, pero debe asegurar una "dosis" suficiente de luz irradiada en la banda espectral correcta y sobre una superficie de piel suficientemente amplia. Varios equipos de fototerapia han sido desarrollados para cumplir con este requisito técnico, inclusive actualmente en el mercado se disponen de equipos de alta intensidad lumínica que permiten aplicar una fototerapia intensiva. Propósito de la revisión: El objetivo de la presente revisión es responder a las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cómo se determina si los equipos de fototerapia emiten la intensidad suficiente de luz para asegurar la dosis de tratamiento? En términos de mantenimiento de equipos, la principal directriz que se ha empleado en la mayoría de unidades de neonatología es el número de horas de uso, pero, ¿Es en realidad el parámetro adecuado? Hallazgos recientes: Con esta revisión invitamos a los profe-sionales de la salud en las unidades de neonatología a hablar en términos de irradiancia, entendida como la medida para determinar el tiempo ideal para el mantenimiento y recambio de las luces de los equipos de fototerapia y así asegurar el tratamiento efectivo en los neonatos. Conclusión: Los aparatos con tecnología LED deben ser verificados con emisiones de irradiancia >10 µW/cm2/nm, estableciendo la garantía de la degradación de la bilirrubina.

Introduction: Phototherapy is the treatment for neonatal jaundice; it has to ensure a sufficient dose of irradiated light in the correct spectral band and on a sufficiently large skin area. Therefore, much phototherapy equipment has been developed to achieve this goal; currently, high-light-intensity equipment provides intensive phototherapy. Purpose of the review: This review aims to answer the following questions: How do we determine if photothera-py equipment emits sufficient light intensity to ensure the treatment dose? Regarding equipment maintenance, the leading guideline used in most neonatology units is the number of hours of use, but is it the appropriate parameter? Recent findings: With this review, we invite health professionals in neonatology units to speak regarding irradiance, understood as the measure to determine the ideal time for maintenance and replacement of the lights of the phototherapy equipment and thus ensure an effective treatment in neonates. Conclusion: Devices with LED technology must be verified with irradiance emissions >10 µW/cm2/nm to guarantee bilirubin degradation.

Cuidados de enfermagem aos recém-nascidos submetidos a fototerapia em unidades neonatais: um protocolo de scoping review / Nursing care for newborns undergoing phototherapy in neonatal units: a scoping review protocol

Objetivo: Mapear a produção do conhecimento sobre os principais cuidados de enfermagem realizados aos recém-nascidos submetidos a fototerapia em unidades neonatais. Método: Trata-se de um protocolo de revisão de escopo, realizado de acordo com a metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute e checklist do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), seguindo as seguintes etapas: seleção da questão de pesquisa; busca por estudos relevantes; seleção dos estudos; extração e análise dos dados; e, agrupamento, resumo e apresentação dos resultados. Para identificar os documentos as seguintes bases de dados bibliográficas serão pesquisadas: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, Web of Science, SciVerse Scopus, Base de Dados de Enfermagem, Literatura Latino-Americano e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Cochrane Library, Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da Capes e Google Acadêmico. O resultado do fluxo de seleção, desta etapa metodológica, será apresentado em forma de figura, conforme o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Resultados: O mapeamento dos dados permitirá o agrupamento dos cuidados além de evidenciar a necessidade destes para os recém-nascidos submetidos à fototerapia. Conclusão: Espera-se salientar a indispensabilidade dos cuidados de enfermagem a este público e reforçar a necessidade de educação continuada aos profissionais.

Objetivo: Mapear la producción de conocimiento sobre los principales cuidados de enfermería brindados a las criaturas recién nacidas sometidas a fototerapia en unidades neonatales. Revisión: Se trata de un protocolo de revisión del alcance realizado, según la metodología del Instituto Joanna Briggs y la lista de verificación Elementos de informe preferidos para revisiones sistemáticas y extensión de metaanálisis para revisiones de alcance (PRISMA-ScR). Lo anterior, siguiendo los siguientes pasos: selección de la pregunta de investigación, buscar estudios relevantes, selección de estudios, extracción y análisis de datos y, agrupar, resumir y presentar los resultados. Para identificar los documentos, se buscará literatura en las siguientes bases de datos: Sistema de recuperación y análisis de literatura médica en línea, Índice acumulativo de enfermería y Literatura relacionada con la salud, Web of Science, SciVerse Scopus, base de datos de Enfermería, Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Cochrane Library, Capes Theses and Dissertations Catalog y Google Scholar. El resultado del flujo de selección de este paso metodológico se presentará en forma de figura, de acuerdo con PRISMA-ScR. Resultados: El mapeo de datos permitirá la agrupación de cuidados, además, resaltar la necesidad de estos para las criaturas recién nacidas sometidas a fototerapia. Conclusión: Se espera resaltar la indispensabilidad del cuidado de enfermería para este público y reforzar la necesidad de educación continua para las personas profesionales en esta área.

Objective: To map the production of knowledge on the main nursing care provided to newborns undergoing phototherapy in neonatal units. Method: This is a scoping review protocol carried out following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the Preferred checklist Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The following the following steps were followd: selection of the research question, search for relevant studies, selection of studies, data extraction and analysis, and, grouping, summarizing and presenting the results. The following databases will be consulted to identify the documents: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, Web of Science, SciVerse Scopus, Database of Nursing, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Cochrane Library, Capes Theses and Dissertations Catalog, and Google Scholar. The result of this methodological step's selection flow will be presented in figure form as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Results: The data mapping will allow the grouping of care and it will also highlight the need for care in newborns undergoing phototherapy. Conclusion: It is expected to highlight the indispensableness of nursing care for this public and reinforce the need for continuing education in professionals.

Percepções de enfermeiras sobre a assistência realizada ao recém-nascido com icterícia neonatal / Nurses perceptions on assistance performed to newborns with neonatal jaundice / Percepciones de enfermeras en la asistencia realizada al recién nacido con icterícia neonatal

Objetivo: Descrever as percepções de enfermeiras sobre a assistência realizada ao recém-nascido com icterícia neonatal. Método: Estudo descritivo, qualitativo, desenvolvido com 18 enfermeiras de uma Maternidade Pública de alta complexidade localizada na cidade de Belém, Pará. Os dados foram produzidos por meio de entrevista individual, utilizando-se roteiro semiestruturado, posteriormente submetidos à análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: Assim, a análise propiciou a organização de três categorias temáticas, denominadas: "O conhecimento de enfermeiras sobre icterícia neonatal", "A importância da educação continuada sobre icterícia neonatal" e "A necessidade de elaboração de protocolo assistencial sobre icterícia neonatal". Conclusão: Por meio do estudo, identificou-se as percepções de enfermeiras sobre a icterícia neonatal, demonstrando que possuíam conhecimento sobre o distúrbio, suas complicações, assistência adequada e importância de orientação da família, porém também mostraram a ausência de atividades de educação permanente, visando a atualização dos enfermeiros, e de um protocolo assistencial que pudesse subsidiar a assistência prestada. (AU)

Objective: To describe nurses' perceptions do care provided to newborns with neonatal jaundice. Methods: A descriptive, qualitative study, developed with 18 nurses from a highly complex Public Maternity Hospital located at Belém, Pará. The data were produced through individual interviews, using a semi-structured script, later submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: Thus, the analysis led to the organization of three thematic categories, called: "Nurses' knowledge about neonatal jaundice", "The importance of continuing education on neonatal jaundice" and "The need to elaborate a care protocol on neonatal jaundice". Conclusion: Through the study, nurses' perceptions of neonatal jaundice were identified, demonstrating that they had knowledge about the disorder, its complications, adequate assistance and the importance of family guidance, but also showed the absence of permanent education activities, aimed at updating nurses, and a care protocol that could subsidize the care provided. (AU)

Objetivo: Describir las percepciones de las enfermeras sobre la atención brindada a los recién nacidos con ictericia neonatal. Método: Estudio descriptivo, cualitativo, desarrollado con 18 enfermeras de un Hospital de maternidad público alta complejidad ubicado en la ciudad de Belém, Pará. Los datos fueron producidos a través de entrevistas individuales, utilizando un guión semiestructurado, luego sometido a análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Por lo tanto, el análisis condujo a la organización de tres categorías temáticas, llamadas: "Conocimiento de las enfermeras sobre la ictericia neonatal", "La importancia de la educación continua sobre la ictericia neonatal" y "La necesidad de elaborar un protocolo de atención sobre la ictericia neonatal". Conclusión: A través del estudio, se identificaron las percepciones de las enfermeras sobre la ictericia neonatal, demostrando que tenían conocimiento sobre el trastorno, sus complicaciones, asistencia adecuada y la importancia de la orientación familiar, pero también mostraron la ausencia de actividades de educación permanente, destinado a actualizar a las enfermeras y un protocolo de atención que podría subsidiar la atención brindada. (AU)

Enfermedad hemolítica del feto y del recién nacido por aloanticuerpos contra el antígeno M / Hemolytic disease in fetuses and newborns due to antibodies against the M-antigen

Resumen | Hay pocos reportes de enfermedad hemolítica del feto y del recién nacido causada por aloanticuerpos contra el sistema de antígenos MNS, especialmente, porque los anticuerpos que se generan contra estos antígenos son del tipo IgM, los cuales tienen reactividad a temperaturas inferiores a los 37 °C, y, por lo tanto, no son de importancia clínica. A pesar de ello, se han reportado casos con presencia de anticuerpos anti-M de tipo IgG causantes de la enfermedad hemolítica del recién nacido e, incluso, casos de muerte intrauterina por incompatibilidad materno-fetal en el sistema MNS. El proceso hemolítico se asemeja al causado por los anticuerpos anti-Kell, con anemia progresiva por supresión hematopoyética que induce la destrucción de precursores hematopoyéticos en la médula ósea y ausencia de reticulocitos en la periferia. Se reporta el caso de una mujer con 38,5 semanas de gestación, que presentó discrepancia en la hemoclasificación directa y en la inversa. Como resultado, el recién nacido fue positivo en la prueba de Coombs directa sin que existiera incompatibilidad ABO con la madre. La correlación de estos resultados llevó a la detección de un anticuerpo anti-M en el suero materno. El diagnóstico definitivo fue posible gracias a la discrepancia en la hemoclasificación de la sangre materna. A pesar de que los anticuerpos anti-M usualmente no desempeñan un papel importante en la enfermedad hemolítica perinatal, este caso resalta la importancia de determinar la presencia de diferentes anticuerpos que pueden ser de vital interés a la hora de prevenir resultados graves asociados con dicha condición. Además, abre la puerta a nuevas recomendaciones relacionadas con la tamización y el tratamiento temprano de la hemólisis en los recién nacidos.

Abstract | There are few case reports of hemolytic disease in fetuses and newborns (HDFN) caused by alloantibodies against the MNS blood group system. The reason for this dearth is that antibodies toward these antigens are usually IgM, which not only cannot cross the placental circulation but also react at temperatures below 37°C. They are, therefore, of minimal clinical importance. Nevertheless, cases have been reported in which the presence of anti-M IgG antibodies caused severe HDFN and even intrauterine death in the presence of maternal-fetal MNS incompatibility indicating that they could have a high clinical impact. The hemolytic pattern observed in these cases is similar to that caused by anti-Kell antibodies. Progressive anemia is mediated and developed through hematopoietic suppression inducing the destruction of bone marrow precursor cells with the resulting absence of reticulocytes in peripheral blood. This occurred in the case of a woman at 38.5 weeks of gestation who showed a discrepancy between direct and reverse blood type determination. A direct Coombs test was performed on the newborn's blood, which was positive in the absence of maternal-fetal ABO incompatibility. Further tests were performed and anti-M antibodies were found in the maternal serum screening. Our final diagnosis was largely due to discrepancy issues in maternal blood. Although anti-M antibodies do not usually play a significant role in HDFN, this case stresses the importance of identifying the presence of antibodies that can be crucial in preventing HDFN and lead to new recommendations for the screening and prompt treatment of hemolysis in newborns.

El contacto piel a piel como promotor de la lactancia materna, y su posible relación con la disminución de la hiperbilirrubinemia / Skin-to-skin contact as a promoter of breastfeeding, and its possible relationship with the reduction of hyperbilirubinemia

INTRODUCCIÓN: El contacto piel a piel (CPP) postparto es una práctica de atención de salud fuertemente aconsejada por la OMS, por los beneficios a largo y a corto plazo que conlleva tanto para la salud de la madre como para la del recién nacido. OBJETIVO: Realizar una búsqueda bibliográfica con el objetivo de determinar los beneficios que tiene la CPP durante el periodo del postparto inmediato sobre la lactancia materna (LM) y la ictericia neonatal (IN). RESULTADOS: Los resultados muestran que el CPP aumenta diversos indicadores de éxito de lactancia materna, dentro de los cuales destacan: aumento en la efectividad de la primera lactancia, mayor probabilidad de mantener la LM a 4 meses, aumento del periodo de LM en promedio, mayor probabilidad de LM exclusiva a 6 meses. No se encontraron mayores beneficios al iniciar el CPP antes de los 10 minutos, ni al prolongarlo más de 60 minutos. Además, el CPP indirectamente disminuye la probabilidad de presentar IN, debido a que aumenta la frecuencia de LM, indicador que se asocia de manera indirecta a los niveles de bilirrubina en el recién nacido. CONCLUSIÓN: La revisión de la literatura especializada nos permite concluir que el contacto temprano entre la madre y su hijo en sala de partos, piel a piel, tiene efectos significativamente positivos en la lactancia materna y puede llegar a representar un factor protector de la hiperbilirrubinemia no conjugada en el RN.

Postpartum skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is a health care practice strongly advised by the WHO because of the long- and short-term benefits for both maternal and newborn health. This update summarizes the main findings supporting the recommendation to perform SSC during the immediate postpartum period, specifically the benefits on breastfeeding (BF) and neonatal jaundice (NI). The results show that SSC increases several indicators of breastfeeding success, including: increased effectiveness of the first breastfeeding, greater probability of maintaining BF at 4 months, increased BF period on average, greater probability of exclusive BF at 6 months. No greater benefits were found when initiating SSC before 10 minutes, nor when prolonging it for more than 60 minutes. In addition, SSC indirectly decreases the probability of presenting NI, because it increases the frequency of BF, an indicator that is indirectly associated with bilirubin levels in the newborn. CONCLUSION: A review of the specialized literature allows us to conclude that postpartum skin-to-skin contact (SSC) has significantly positive effects on breastfeeding and may represent benefits in bilirubin levels in the newborn.

Accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin measurement in full-term newborns at 3400 meters above sea level / Precisión de la bilirrubinometría transcutánea en recién nacidos a término a 3400 metros sobre el nivel del mar

Abstract Background: Neonatal jaundice is a frequent benign condition in newborns. However, a rapid diagnosis must be established for its most appropriate treatment. The objective of this study was to measure the correlation between total serum bilirubin (TSB) and transcutaneous bilirubin (in forehead and sternum) in full-term newborns at 3400 m above sea level. Methods: We conducted a prospective and cross-sectional study in full-term newborns with clinical jaundice from the Hospital Regional in Cusco-Peru. General characteristics and measurement of TSB, transcutaneous forehead bilirubin (TcBF), and transcutaneous bilirubin in the sternum (TcBS) were explored. Correlation, sensitivity, and specificity were calculated. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed using the SPSS statistical package, version 22.0. Results: A total of 123 newborns were evaluated. The mean bilirubin values were 13.7 ± 3.5 for TcBF, 14.1 ± 3.1 for TcBS, and 13.8 ± 3.9 for TSB. In addition, Pearson correlation coefficients between TSB/TcBF and TSB/TcBS were 0.90 and 0.91, respectively (p < 0.001). For the percentile 95 cut-off point, a sensitivity of 93% and 100% and a specificity of 89% and 80% were obtained for TcBF and TcBS, respectively, with an area under the curve of 0.813 for TcBF and 0.815 for TcBS (p < 0.001) Conclusions: Measurement of transcutaneous bilirubin is a fast and painless method that can be considered a reliable tool for screening and monitoring neonatal jaundice, but not for a definitive diagnosis to decide the use of phototherapy in full-term newborns at 3400 m above sea level.

Resumen Introducción: La ictericia neonatal es una condición benigna y frecuente en los recién nacidos, en quienes es preciso hacer un diagnóstico rápido para el tratamiento más adecuado. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la correlación entre la bilirrubina sérica total (BST) y la bilirrubina transcutánea (frente y esternón) en recién nacidos a término a 3400 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Método: Estudio prospectivo y transversal en recién nacidos con ictericia clínica en el Hospital Regional de la Ciudad de Cusco, Perú. Se exploraron las características generales y se midieron la BST, la bilirrubina transcutánea en la frente (BTcF) y la bilirrubina transcutánea en el esternón (BTcE). Se calcularon la correlación, la sensibilidad y la especificidad, y se elaboraron las curvas de características operativas del receptor (ROC) con el paquete estadístico SPSS 22.0. Resultados: Se evaluaron 123 recién nacidos. El promedio de la BST fue de 13.8 ± 3.9, el de la BTcF fue de 13.7 ± 3.5 y el de la BTcE fue de 14.1 ± 3.1. La correlación entre BST/BTcF y BST/BTcE fue de 0.90 y 0.91, respectivamente (p < 0.001). Para el punto de corte del percentil 95 según el nomograma Bhutani se obtuvo una sensibilidad del 93% y el 100%, y una especificidad del 89% y el 80%, para la BTcF y la BTcE, respectivamente, con un área bajo la curva ROC de 0.813 para la BTcF y de 0.815 para la BTcE (p < 0.001). Conclusiones: La medición de la bilirrubina transcutánea es un método rápido e indoloro, y podría ser considerado confiable para el despistaje y el seguimiento de la ictericia neonatal, mas no para un diagnóstico definitivo con el fin de decidir el uso de fototerapia en recién nacidos a término a 3400 metros sobre el nivel del mar.

Vivência de mães de recém-nascidos com icterícia neonatal na fototerapia / Experiencia de madres de niños recién nacidos con ictericia neonatal en fototerapia / The experience of phototherapy in mothers of newborns with neonatal jaundice

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a vivência de mães de recém-nascidos com icterícia neonatal submetidos ao tratamento com fototerapia. Método: trata-se de pesquisa descritiva com abordagem qualitativa realizada em um hospital universitário do Nordeste brasileiro. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de março a agosto de 2017, por meio de entrevista individual semiestruturada, com 20 mães de recém-nascidos diagnosticados com icterícia e em fototerapia no alojamento conjunto. Os dados foram analisados mediante a técnica de análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin. Resultados: da análise emergiram três categorias temáticas - compreensão sobre a icterícia e a fototerapia, percepção do cuidar materno na fototerapia e apoio durante o tratamento de fototerapia. O apoio social, a fé, as atividades lúdicas e o otimismo pela recuperação foram elementos identificados como potencializadores para o enfrentamento do tratamento pelas mães. Por outro lado, o desconhecimento sobre a terapêutica, a preocupação com o estado de saúde do recém-nascido, o ambiente desconhecido com adiamento da ida para casa, o isolamento da família e a falha na comunicação com a equipe foram destacados elementos que dificultam o processo como fragilizadores. Conclusão: concluiu-se que as mães possuem déficit de informações a respeito da terapêutica do filho, o que influencia diretamente no período de internação, tornando-o conturbado e tendo efeito de insegurança no cuidar do filho, sendo a equipe de saúde o elemento essencial na transmissão de informações para inserir a mãe no cuidado ao neonato e estreitar laços entre eles.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la experiencia de madres de recién nacidos con ictericia neonatal sometidos a tratamiento con fototerapia. Método: se trata de una investigación descriptiva con abordaje cualitativo realizada en un hospital universitario del Nordeste de Brasil. La recolección de datos se realizó de marzo a agosto de 2017, a través de entrevistas individuales semiestructuradas, con 20 madres de recién nacidos diagnosticados de ictericia y sometidos a fototerapia en alojamiento conjunto. Los datos se analizaron mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido propuesta por Bardin. Resultados: del análisis surgieron tres categorías temáticas: comprensión sobre ictericia y fototerapia, percepción del cuidado materno en fototerapia y apoyo durante el tratamiento con fototerapia. El apoyo social, la fe, las actividades lúdicas y el optimismo para la recuperación fueron elementos identificados como potenciadores de las madres para afrontar el tratamiento. Por otro lado, el desconocimiento de la terapia, la preocupación por el estado de salud del recién nacido, el ambiente desconocido con el aplazamiento del regreso a casa, el aislamiento de la familia y la falta de comunicación con el equipo fueron elementos que dificultan el proceso como debilitadores. Conclusión: se concluyó que las madres tienen un déficit de información sobre la terapia del niño, lo que influye directamente en el período de internación, volviéndolo problemático y teniendo un efecto de inseguridad en el cuidado del niño, siendo el equipo de salud el elemento fundamental en la transmisión de información para insertar a la madre en el cuidado del recién nacido y fortalecer los lazos entre ellos.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the experience of mothers of newborns with neonatal jaundice undergoing treatment with phototherapy. Method: this is descriptive research with a qualitative approach carried out in a university hospital in the Northeast of Brazil. Data collection was carried out from March to August 2017, through semi-structured individual interviews, with 20 mothers of newborns diagnosed with jaundice and undergoing phototherapy in rooming-in. Data were analyzed using the content analysis technique proposed by Bardin. Results: From the analysis, three thematic categories emerged - understanding about jaundice and phototherapy, perception of maternal care in phototherapy, and support during phototherapy treatment. Social support, faith, playful activities, and optimism for recovery were elements identified as empowering mothers to cope with the treatment. On the other hand, the lack of knowledge about the therapy, the concern with the newborn's health status, the unknown environment with the postponement of going home, the isolation of the family, and the failure in communication with the team was highlighted as elements that weaken the process. Conclusion: it was concluded that mothers have a deficit of information about the child's therapy, which directly influences the hospitalization period, making it troubled and having an effect of insecurity in caring for the child, with the health team as the essential element in the transmission of information to insert the mother in the care of the newborn and strengthen ties between them.

Hemorragia suprarrenal neonatal en el contexto de ictericia neonatal isoinmune. Reporte de caso / Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage in the context of isoimmune neonatal jaundice. Case report

La hemorragia de las glándulas suprarrenales en el período neonatal se produce secundariamente a traumatismos del parto y a modificaciones de la presión venosa. La ictericia neonatal tiene como causa infrecuente la presencia de un hematoma suprarrenal. Los casos sintomáticos son poco frecuentes y, si se manifiestan, suele ser como ictericia prolongada.Se presenta el caso de un neonato que ingresó a las 20 horas de vida por ictericia isoinmune anti-A. Por aumento de bilirrubina directa, se solicitó una ecografía abdominal a los 10 días de vida, que mostró una masa suprarrenal derecha no vascularizada, de 50 x 21 mm, con imágenes quísticas en su interior, compatible con hemorragia de glándula suprarrenal derecha. La ecografía seriada mostró una resolución progresiva hasta desaparecer, y el paciente se mantuvo asintomático y sin ictericia. Cuando persiste una ictericia en el período neonatal, hay que evaluar la posibilidad de una hemorragia suprarrenal significativ

Hemorrhage of the adrenal glands in the neonatal period happens secondarily to birth trauma and to changes in venous pressure. Neonatal jaundice has as an infrequent etiology the presence of an adrenal gland hematoma. Symptomatic cases are rare, and if they manifest, it is usually as prolonged jaundice.We present the case of a neonate who was admitted at 20 hours of life due to isoimmune jaundice. Due to an increase in conjugated bilirubin, an abdominal ultrasound was requested at 10 days of life, which showed a non-vascularized right adrenal mass, 50 x 21 mm, with cystic images inside, compatible with bleeding of the right adrenal gland. Serial ultrasound showed a progressive resolution until its disappearance, keeping the baby asymptomatic and without jaundice. In cases of prolonged jaundice in the neonatal period, the possibility of significant adrenal hemorrhage must be assessed.

Fatores associados aos sintomas de doenças atópicas em crianças de 6-7 anos em um município da Região Sul do Brasil / Factors associated with the symptoms of atopic diseases in children aged 6-7 years in a municipality in southern Brazil

Introdução: Considerando que os mecanismos pelos quais as doenças atópicas têm aumentado em frequência e gravidade não são inteiramente conhecidos, o presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar os fatores associados aos sintomas das doenças atópicas em crianças de 6-7 anos. Método: Estudo observacional do tipo caso-controle realizado com crianças de 6-7 anos em uma cidade do Sul do Brasil. Questionários foram aplicados às mães das crianças, e os sintomas de doenças atópicas foram triados pelo questionário do International Study of Asthma and Allergy in Childhood (ISAAC). Resultados: Participaram do estudo 255 crianças (85 casos e 170 controles). Os fatores associados às doenças atópicas foram: história familiar de asma (OR: 4,61; IC95% 2,63-0,73), rinite (OR: 3,46; IC95% 1,90-3,26) e eczema (OR: 3,42; IC95% 1,91-6,14), corrimento vaginal na gestação (OR: 4,25; IC95% 2,31-7,84), icterícia neonatal (OR: 2,38; IC95% 1,21-4,68), infecções respiratórias dos tratos superior e inferior (OR: 3,75; IC95% 2,13-3,62; OR: 3,68; IC95% 2,00-6,76, respectivamente), refluxo gastroesofágico (OR: 3,83; IC95% 1,87-7,82), além do tabagismo domiciliar (OR: 2,00; IC95% 1,10-3,64), mofo/umidade no quarto (OR = 3,34; IC95% 1,82-6,12) e animais em casa (OR: 1,77 IC95% 1,04-3,02). Conclusão: Casos de atopia estão associados a história familiar, infecções gestacionais maternas e neonatal, além de variáveis ambientais como o tabagismo e mofo.

Introduction: Considering that the mechanisms by which atopic diseases have increased in frequency and severity are not entirely known, the present study aims to analyze the factors associated with symptoms of atopic diseases in children aged 6-7 years. Method: This case-control observational study recruited children aged 6-7 years in a city in southern Brazil. The questionnaires were administered to the children's mothers and the symptoms of atopic diseases were screened through the International Study of Asthma and Allergy in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire. Results: The study included 255 children (85 cases and 170 controls). Factors associated with atopic diseases were family history of asthma (OR: 4.61; 95% CI: 2.63-0.73), rhinitis (OR: 3.46; 95% CI: 1.90- 3.26), eczema (OR: 3.25; 95% CI: 1.91-6.14), vaginal discharge during pregnancy (OR: 4.25; 95% CI: 2.31-7.84), neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (OR: 2.38; 95% CI: 1.21-4.68), upper and lower respiratory infections (OR: 3.75; 95% CI: 2.13-3.62; and OR: 3.68; 95% CI: 2.00-6.76, respectively), gastroesophageal reflux (OR: 3.83; 95% CI: 1.87-7.82), in addition to household smoking (OR: 2.00; 95% CI: 1.10-3.64), mold in the bedroom (OR: 3.34; 95% CI: 1.82-6.12) and pets at home (OR: 1.77; 95% CI: 1.04-3.02). Conclusion: Cases of atopic diseases are associated with family history, maternal and neonatal infections, and environmental exposures such as smoking and mold.

Remote monitoring of neonatal jaundice in newborns with ABO hemolytic disease / 浙江大学学报·医学版

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the feasibility of remote monitoring of neonatal jaundice in newborns with ABO hemolytic disease.@*METHODS@#Forty six neonates of gestational age >35 weeks with ABO hemolytic disease admitted to Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 20th, 2020 to February 29th, 2020 were enrolled in the study (study group). The newborns were followed up at home after discharge, the transcutaneous bilirubin (TCB) levels were measured by parents using the provided device and the results were sent to the doctor by smart phone using the installed APP. Fifty six newborns with ABO hemolytic disease admitted in 2018 who received conventional outpatient follow-up after discharge served as the control group. The demographic characteristics, total serum bilirubin (TSB) level during hospitalization, number of outpatient visit and rate of re-admission due to rebound hyperbilirubinemia were compared between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#There were no significant differences between the two groups in gestational age, birth weight, delivery mode, gender, length of the first hospitalization, TSB level before phototherapy and before discharge, and the managements during the first hospitalization (all @*CONCLUSIONS@#The remote follow-up for neonatal jaundice at home can effectively reduce the number of outpatient visits without increasing the risk of readmission and severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia for newborns with ABO hemolytic disease.

Association of fatty acid composition in human milk with breast milk jaundice in neonates / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To study the association of fatty acid composition in human milk with breast milk jaundice (BMJ) in neonates.@*METHODS@#A total of 30 full-term neonates who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit from October 2016 to October 2017 and were diagnosed with late-onset BMJ were enrolled as the BMJ group. Thirty healthy neonates without jaundice or pathological jaundice who were admitted to the confinement center during the same period of time were enrolled as the control group. Related clinical data were collected, including sex, mode of birth, feeding pattern, gestational age, birth weight, gravida, parity, and peak level of total serum bilirubin. Breast milk was collected from the mothers, and the MIRIS human milk analyzer was used to measure macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrate) and calorie. Gas chromatography was used to analyze the content of different fatty acids in breast milk.@*RESULTS@#The control group had higher levels of macronutrients in human milk than the BMJ group, with significant differences in fat, dry matter, and calorie (@*CONCLUSIONS@#Some macronutrients and fatty acid composition in human milk may be associated with the pathogenesis of BMJ in neonates.

Xerocitosis hereditaria. Presentación de dos casos clínicos pediátricos / Hereditary xerocytosis. Presentation of two pediatric cases

La xerocitosis hereditaria es un desorden poco frecuente causado por defectos en la permeabilidad eritrocitaria, que se caracteriza por anemia hemolítica de gravedad variable y sobrecarga de hierro. El diagnóstico suele ser tardío y confundirse con otras anemias hemolíticas, lo que puede llevar a indicaciones de procedimientos, como la esplenectomía, contraindicados en estos pacientes. Se reportan las características clínicas, hematológicas y moleculares de dos pacientes pediátricos no relacionados con diagnóstico de xerocitosis hereditaria. Ambos presentaban eritrocitos deshidratados con alta concentración de hemoglobina corpuscular media, frotis no patognomónico, marcadores de hemólisis y una curva de fragilidad osmótica resistente. El diagnóstico se confirmó por la secuenciación del gen PIEZO.Se resalta la importancia de reconocer la causa de la anemia hemolítica para dar un enfoque terapéutico preciso y dar adecuado consejo genético

Hereditary xerocytosis is a rare disorder caused by defects of red blood cell permeability that are characterized by hemolytic anemia of variable degree and iron overload. Diagnosis is usually late and confused with other hemolytic anemias, which can lead to procedural indications, such as splenectomy, contraindicated in these patients. We report the clinical, haematological, and molecular characteristics of two patients from two unrelated families affected by hereditary xerocytosis. Both patients had dehydrated erythrocytes with a high concentration of mean corpuscular hemoglobin, non-pathognomonic smears, markers of hemolysis and a resistant osmotic fragility curve. The diagnosis was confirmed by the sequencing of the PIEZO gene. We emphasize the importance of recognizing the cause of hemolytic anemia to give an accurate therapeutic approach and give adequate genetic counseling.

Caracterización de la población con anemia en el embarazo y su asociación con la morbimortalidad perinatal / Characterization of pregnant population with anemia and asociation with perinatal morbimortality

Resumen Introducción: la anemia es el trastorno nutricional más frecuente en el mundo y en el embarazo constituye un riesgo para la madre, el feto o recién nacido, desencadenando complicaciones como IVU, aborto, RCIU, parto prematuro, preeclampsia, bajo peso al nacer, RPM, etc. Objetivo: Determinar los efectos de la anemia en el embarazo y el desenlace perinatal de las pacientes atendidas en el Hospital Universitario Hernando Moncaleano de Neiva en el periodo de junio de 2012 a junio de 2016. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo, en gestantes atendidas en consulta de alto riesgo obstétrico durante el periodo e institución mencionados, con cruce de variables para determinar la relación entre la gravedad de la anemia y sus complicaciones mediante el cálculo del Chi-cuadrado Resultados: De 1.493 pacientes, 101 mujeres embarazadas entre los 16 a 34 años fueron incluidas en el estudio. La prevalencia de anemia fue de 32.01% y las complicaciones identificadas fueron: Infección de vías urinarias (8,91%), restricción de crecimiento intrauterino (7,9%), bajo peso al nacer (6,9%), preeclampsia (4,95%), parto prematuro (3,96%), ruptura prematura de membranas (3,03%) y un solo caso de aborto. El 10,89% de los recién nacidos requirieron hospitalización, de los cuales 2 presentaron hipoglicemia y 5 ictericia neonatal. Conclusiones: La anemia es una patología subdiagnosticada que afecta a mujeres entre los 16 y 30 años cuyas complicaciones como bajo peso al nacer, restricción de crecimiento intrauterino e ictericia neonatal resultan dependientes de la gravedad de la anemia.

Abstract Introduction: Anemia is the most frequent nutritional disorder in the world and in pregnancy it is a risk for the mother, the fetus or newborn, triggering complications such as IVU, abortion, IUGR, preterm birth, preeclampsia, low birth weight, RPM, etc. Objective: To determine the effects of anemia on pregnancy and the perinatal outcome of the patients treated at the Hernando Moncaleano Hospital in Neiva from June 2012 to June 2016. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, retrospective study, In pregnant women attended at a high obstetrical risk visit during the period and institution mentioned, with cross-variables to determine the relationship between the severity of the anemia and its complications by the Chi-square calculation Results: Of 1,493 patients, 101 pregnant women Between the ages of 16 and 34 were included in the study. The prevalence of anemia was 32.01% and the complications identified were: Urinary tract infection (8.91%), intrauterine growth restriction (7.9%), low birth weight (6.9%), preeclampsia, 95%), preterm delivery (3.96%), premature rupture of membranes (3.03%) and a single case of abortion. 10.89% of the newborns required hospitalization, of which 2 had hypoglycemia and 5 neonatal jaundice. Conclusions: Anemia is an underdiagnosed pathology that affects women between 16 and 30 whose complications such as low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction and neonatal jaundice are dependent on the severity of the anemia.

Conhecimentos da equipe de enfermagem sobre fototerapia no setor de alojamento conjunto de um hospital escola da zona norte de SP / Knowledge of the nursing team on phototherapy in the joint accommadation sector of a school hospital of the noth zone of SP

Objetivo: Verificar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem relacionado ao recém-nascido em fototerapia. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, do tipo descritiva e exploratória e com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados no período de agosto a outubro de 2018. Foi aplicado um questionário sobre o conhecimento dos cuidados com o recém-nascido em fototerapia para os profissionais de enfermagem. Os dados obtidos foram organizados e analisados estatisticamente. Resultados: Responderam ao questionário 22 profissionais de enfermagem. Quando perguntado sobre quais os cuidados são necessários ao RN em fototerapia foram significativamente recordados pelos grupos: utilizar proteção ocular; monitorização da temperatura; manter aleitamento materno; retirar proteção ocular durante amamentação; realizar mudança de decúbito e aferição de peso diária. Questionados sobre as possíveis complicações e efeitos colaterais ao RN em fototerapia foram significativamente mais recordados pelos grupos: desidratação; aumento do número de evacuações; queimaduras e possível lesão de retina e efeitos negativos no relacionamento mãe-recém-nascido. Conclusão: Ficou evidenciado que mesmo com o bom conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem, treinamentos contínuos devem ser realizados para tornar ainda mais eficaz a assistência prestada ao recém-nascido. Palavras-chaves: fototerapia; Icterícia neonatal; hiperbilirrubina

Ictère néonatal. Etude des facteurs associés au Centre Hospitalier Départemental de l'Ouéme-Plateau (CHD-OP)

Introduction : l'ictère néonatal est très fréquent dans le monde et est dominé par les ictères à bilirubine libre. Son évolution est le plus souvent favorable mais il peut être grave et engendrer des complications comme une encéphalopathie hyperbilirubinique, une anémie, voire le décès en absence ou en cas de retard à la prise en charge. L'objectif de ce travail était d'étudier les facteurs associés à l'ictère néonatal dans l'unité de néonatologie du CHUD-OP.Méthodes : il s'agissait d'une étude transversale descriptive et analytique qui avait été conduite du 01 juillet 2015 au 30 juin 2016 et avait porté sur tous les nouveau-nés ayant présenté un ictère et admis dans l'unité de néonatologie du service de pédiatrie du CHUD-OP. La saisie et l'analyse des données avaient été faites à l'aide de Epi info 2000 version 3.5.3 et Microsoft Excel 2016. Le test de Pearson avait été utilisé pour les proportions et le test de Student pour la comparaison des moyennes. La différence était statistiquement significative lorsque p est inférieur à 0,05. Résultats : la fréquence hospitalière de l'ictère néonatal était de 11,0% (170, N=1542). Les principales causes retrouvées étaient : l'infection néonatale bactérienne (29,4% ; n=50), l'incompatibilité fœto-maternelle dans les systèmes ABO et rhésus (15,9% ; n=27). La majorité de ces nouveau-nés était guérie et 22,4% (n=38) avaient présenté : une anémie sévère 21,6% (n=25), une encéphalopathie hyperbilirubinémique 18,2% (n=31) et 26 étaient décédés (15,3%). Les nouveau-nés accouchés en dehors de l'hôpital, la prématurité et l'incompatibilité fœto-maternelle dans les systèmes ABO et rhésus étaient des facteurs associés aux complications de l'ictère néonatal. Conclusion : l'organisation de la référence et l'amélioration de la qualité des soins au couple mère-enfant permettra la réduction des facteurs associées à l'évolution défavorable de l'ictère

Prevalence, risk factors and short-term outcome of babies with Neonatal Jaundice in a secondary facility with free-health services in South-West, Nigeria

Background: Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ) is a common occurrence in about 60% of term infants and 80% of preterm infants worldwide and a leading cause of hospitalization during the first week of life. Available evidence suggests that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear the greatest burden of severe neonatal jaundice characterized by very high rates of morbidity, mortality and long-term sequel compared to high-income countries (HICs). Aims: To document the prevalence, risk factors and short-term outcome of babies with neonatal jaundice in a secondary health facility with free health services in South-West Nigeria. Method: Babies were recruited from both in-born and out-born arms of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). It was a prospective study of all babies admitted for neonatal jaundice from January to December 2014; the babies were followed up till discharge. Patients' information including socio-demographic characteristics, risk factors, treatment modalities and outcomes were collected and entered directly into an Excel sheet. Results: There were a total of 1,309 admissions: 734 males and 575 females giving a M: F ratio of 1.3:1. NNJ was present in 125 (9.5%) of them. Thirty-five (28%) of the affected babies were preterm babies while 90 (72%) were term babies. Ten (8%) of them presented within the first 24 hours of life, 103 babies (82.4%) presented between 1st and 7th day of life while 12 (9.6%) presented after the 7th day of life. Neonatal sepsis, prematurity, perinatal asphyxia and prolonged rupture of membrane (PROM) were the leading causes and risk factors for NNJ in our setting. One hundred and seven (85.6%) of them had only phototherapy as treatment modality while 18 (14.4%) had exchange blood transfusion (EBT). One hundred and twenty babies (96%) were discharged alive, 5 (4%) had bilirubin encephalopathy and 2 babies (1.6%) died. Conclusion: Neonatal Jaundice is common in our setting with possible dire consequences. Health education of the public on its associated modifiable risk factors is desirable

False-negative Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy for Biliary Atresia / 대한핵의학회잡지

We present the case of a patient with biliary and duodenal atresia who showed false-negative hepatobiliary scintigraphy results. The patient was born at 37 weeks and 2 days of gestation. Her mother had undergone amnioreduction after detection of a double-bubble ultrasound sign in the fetal abdomen. At 2 days of age, total serum bilirubin level was elevated. On hepatobiliary scintigraphy 4 days later, the gallbladder was visualized from 30 min and it showed duodeno-gastric reflux at 240 min. After 24 h, the radiotracer was almost washed out in the hepatic parenchyma, but there was retention in the gastroduodenal junction. Because the biliary to duodenal transit was visible, biliary atresia seemed unlikely. Abdominal ultrasonography at 7 days of age showed a small dysmorphic gallbladder, but triangular cord sign was not definite. Magnetic resonance cholangiography revealed atretic gallbladder. Although cystic and common bile ducts were visible, the proximal common hepatic bile duct was not visible. The next day, serum total bilirubin levels remained elevated (17.1 mg/dl) with direct bilirubin level of 1.2 mg/dl. Kasai portoenterostomy with duodeno-duodenostomy was performed at 10 days of age. Histopathological evaluation showed a fibrous obliteration of the common bile duct, consistent with that of biliary atresia.

Breastfeeding Experiences of Taiwanese Mothers of Infants with Breastfeeding or Breast Milk Jaundice in Certified Baby-Friendly Hospitals

PURPOSE: The purpose was to explore the breastfeeding experiences of mothers of infants with breast-feeding or breast milk jaundice. METHODS: In-depth qualitative interviews and content analysis were conducted with nine mothers of newborns with breastfeeding and/or breast milk jaundice who breastfed their babies during the first year postpartum. RESULTS: Mothers' experiences can be described in four phases and six themes. (1) Prenatal stage: build breastfeeding belief, i.e., breastfeeding is best and a natural behavior, without awareness of neonatal jaundice; (2) stage after neonatal jaundice started to appear: include two themes, questioning beliefs in breastfeeding and happiness in being a mother. Mothers lacked knowledge and ignored the threat of neonatal jaundice, mainly focused on their physical discomforts and worried about insufficient breast milk; they also felt an intimate mothereinfant bond through breastfeeding; (3) stage when newborns had confirmed diagnosis of breastfeeding or breast milk jaundice that required medical attention: include two themes, diagnosis of breastfeeding or breast milk jaundice and phototherapy caused negative emotions and regaining original beliefs about breastfeeding. They struggled through emotional swings and inconsistent advices about whether phototherapy and formula supplementation are needed. Then, they decided breastfeeding or breast milk jaundice is only temporary and retrieved initial beliefs of breastfeeding. (4) Stage after neonatal jaundice faded and mothers continued breastfeeding: insisting and adapting. CONCLUSION: Breastfeeding mothers were unaware of neonatal jaundice until medical attention was required; they experienced physical and mental distress and gradually learned to manage jaundice while insisting on breastfeeding through their breastfeeding beliefs and happiness in being mothers.