Hallazgo incidental de hernia de Amyand en un lactante de 10 meses de edad con antecedente de prematuridad extrema: Presentación de caso y propuesta de manejo / Incidental finding of Amyand's hernia in a 10-month-old infant with a history of extreme prematurity: Case report and proposed management

Introducción. La hernia de Amyand es una condición en la que el apéndice cecal está contenido dentro del saco herniario inguinal. Su diagnóstico y su manejo continúan siendo un reto al tratarse de una patología poco frecuente. Caso clínico. Lactante varón de 10 meses con antecedente de prematuridad extrema, quien presentó hernia de Amyand derecha con apéndice normal. Se retornó el apéndice a la cavidad y se procedió a la reparación de la hernia. Resultado. Después de un año de seguimiento, el paciente no presentó complicaciones. Conclusiones. Se ha reportado que el riesgo de incarceración en niños nacidos a término es del 12 % y en prematuros del 39 %, por tanto, la reparación quirúrgica de una hernia inguinal siempre es necesaria. No existe un tratamiento estándar para la hernia de Amyand en niños, por tanto, la clasificación CiX podría considerarse para el manejo. Se presenta una propuesta de tratamiento en la población pediátrica, donde se incluyeron 3 tipos, considerando el estadio evolutivo del apéndice cecal y que casi la totalidad de hernias inguinales en niños son debidas a persistencia del proceso vaginal, por tanto, el tratamiento quirúrgico solo incluye herniotomía. Al no utilizar material protésico, se facilita el manejo y se reduce el riesgo de infección.

Introduction. Amyand's hernia is a condition in which the cecal appendix is contained within the inguinal hernia sac, its diagnosis and management continue to be a challenge as it is a rare pathology. Case report. A 10-month-old male infant with a history of extreme prematurity presented a right Amyand's hernia and a normal appendix. The appendix was returned to the cavity and the hernia was repaired. Result. After one year of follow-up, the patient had no complications. Conclusions. Has been reported that the risk of incarceration in full-term children is 12% and in premature babies it is 39%, therefore, surgical repair of an inguinal hernia is always necessary. There is no standard treatment for Amyand hernia in children, therefore the CiX classification could be considered for management. A treatment proposal is presented in the pediatric population, where three types were included, considering the evolutionary stage of the cecal appendix and that almost all inguinal hernias in children are due to persistence of the vaginal process; therefore, surgical treatment only includes herniotomy. By not using prosthetic material, handling is facilitated and the risk of infection is reduced.

Tecnologias eHealth nos cuidados parentais aos bebês nascidos prematuros: revisão integrativa / EHealth technologies in parental care for preterm infants: an integrative review

Resumo As tecnologias eHealth contribuem na promoção das práticas parentais de cuidado para bebês pré-termo. Não obstante, é notável a abundância de informações e aplicativos disponíveis, a disparidade na qualidade, facilidade de uso e confiabilidade desses recursos. Este artigo objetiva examinar as tecnologias eHealth direcionadas aos pais para o cuidado de bebês pré-termo. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa nas principais bases de dados da área da saúde (Capes, EBSCO, BVS, PubMed, Scholar e SciELO), com a seleção de publicações de 2011 a 2022, em português e inglês, sobre a utilização de tecnologias eHealth voltadas aos cuidados de bebês pré-termo. Identificaram-se 13 artigos com temáticas sobre: as tecnologias da informação e comunicação nas estratégias de educação e a promoção da saúde de bebês pré-termo e seus pais; e importância da avaliação e validação das tecnologias eHealth na promoção da saúde materno-infantil. Tecnologias eHealth validadas adequadamente podem desempenhar um papel fundamental em apoiar os pais na promoção da saúde e na prestação de cuidados ao bebê pré-termo após a alta hospitalar. Isso, por sua vez, tem o potencial de impulsionar a evolução dos sistemas de saúde e a melhoria das práticas clínicas.

Abstract The eHealth technologies promote parental care practices for preterm infants. Nonetheless, we should underscore the abundant information and available apps and disparities in these resources' quality, usability, and reliability. This article examines eHealth technologies directed at parents to care for preterm infants. An integrative review was conducted across the principal health databases (Capes, EBSCO, BVS, PubMed, Scholar, and SciELO), selecting works published from 2011 to 2022 in Portuguese and English, focusing on the use of eHealth technologies for the care of preterm infants. We identified 13 articles related to information and communication technologies in strategies for educating and promoting the health of preterm infants and their parents and the importance of evaluating and validating eHealth technologies in maternal and child health promotion. Properly validated eHealth technologies can be crucial in supporting parents in promoting health and providing care for preterm infants after hospital discharge, which, in turn, can drive the evolution of healthcare systems and improve clinical practices.

Perfil de prescripción de levetiracetam en niños menores de cuatro años atendidos en un hospital de alta complejidad de Chile / Levetiracetam prescription profile in children younger than 4 years treated at a tertiary care hospital in Chile

Introducción. El levetiracetam (LEV) es un antiepiléptico aprobado por el Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile como terapia concomitante en crisis epilépticas en niños mayores de cuatro años. Sin embargo, es ampliamente indicado desde el periodo neonatal, lo que hace necesario evaluar su utilización fuera de ficha técnica. Objetivo. Determinar el perfil de prescripción-indicación de LEV en el tratamiento de las crisis epilépticas en menores de cuatro años en un hospital de alta complejidad del sur de Chile. Población y método. Estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo. Se revisaron las historias clínicas de quienes iniciaron tratamiento con LEV entre 2014 y 2019, y se recopilaron datos sobre variables sociodemográficas, farmacológicas y clínicas. El análisis se basó en la descripción del perfil de los pacientes, prescripción, seguimiento y seguridad. Resultados. Se incluyeron 68 pacientes: 40 (58,8 %) de sexo masculino, 49 (72,1 %) con edad gestacional ≥ 37 semanas. La etiología principal de la epilepsia fue de tipo estructural (35,3 %); el LEV se utilizó principalmente en niños diagnosticados con malformación del sistema nervioso central (17,6 %) y predominó la monoterapia (55,9 %). En el 50 % se usó LEV para crisis focales. Cinco niños (7,3 %) presentaron trastornos de tipo psiquiátrico clasificados como probables reacciones adversas al medicamento. Conclusión. El LEV se utilizó en niños con diferentes diagnósticos con baja frecuencia de eventos adversos. El perfil de utilización varió en los diferentes grupos etarios. Es necesario identificar en futuros estudios la efectividad especialmente en el recién nacido y en epilepsias refractarias.

Introduction. Levetiracetam (LEV) is an antiepileptic drug approved by the Chilean Institute of Public Health as concomitant therapy for epileptic seizures in children older than 4 years of age. However, it is widely prescribed from the neonatal period, which makes it necessary to evaluate its off-label use. Objective. To determine the prescription-indication profile of LEV in the treatment of epileptic seizures in children younger than 4 years in a tertiary care hospital in southern Chile. Population and method. Observational, descriptive, and retrospective study. The medical records of patients who started treatment with LEV between 2014 and 2019 were reviewed, and data on sociodemographic, pharmacological, and clinical variables were collected. The analysis was based on the description of the profile of patients, prescriptions, follow-up, and safety. Results. A total of 68 patients were included: 40 (58.8%) were males, 49 (72.1%) were born at a gestational age ≥ 37 weeks. The main etiology of epilepsy was structural (35.3%); LEV was mostly used in children diagnosed with central nervous system malformation (17.6%), and monotherapy was the prevailing dosage (55.9%). LEV was used for focal seizures in 50% of cases. Five children (7.3%) had psychiatric disorders, classified as probable adverse drug reactions. Conclusion. LEV was used in children with various diagnoses, with a low rate of adverse events. The profile of drug use varied in the different age groups. Future studies are needed to identify effectiveness, especially in newborn infants and patients with refractory epilepsy.

The effect of birth-weight and instrumental delivery on neonatal birth trauma in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Birth trauma is one of the most common causes of neonatal mortality in a resource-limited country. However, there is no national evidence on the magnitude and associated factors of neonatal birth trauma in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate pooled prevalence of neonatal birth trauma and its association with birth-weight and instrumental delivery in the Ethiopian context. PubMed, Scopus, CINAHIL, Cochrane library and Google Scholar were used to search significant articles. Suitable search terms were developed and used to retrieve studies from databases. Searching was limited to cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies conducted in Ethiopia and published in English language. Critical appraisal was conducted by using Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI). Heterogeneity across the included studies was evaluated by using the inconsistency index (I2) test. STATA™ version 11 software was used to conduct the meta-analysis. A total of 7 studies with 4063 study participants were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The overall pooled prevalence of neonatal birth trauma in Ethiopia was 13.4% (95% CI; (10.86, 15.95). instrumental delivery and ABO large birth weight were significantly associated with the prevalence of neonatal birth trauma. The national pooled prevalence of neonatal birth trauma was found to be high in Ethiopia. Instrumental delivery and large birth-weight were significantly associated with neonatal birth trauma in Ethiopia. Thus, it is better to give strong obstetric care during the use instrumental delivery.

Parental perception of neonatal care in urban slums of Jammu city

Background: India is undergoing rapid urbanization and many rural residents relocate to urban regions in search of employment, better living conditions and access to education and health care facilities. Neonatal morbidity and mortality are attributed to misperceptions in the community about newborn care. In many parts of urban slums in India, care seeking from multiple providers and use of traditional/home remedies hampered appropriate and timely medical care seeking. Aim was to study awareness, knowledge and practice of newborn care among postnatal mothers in Urban slums of Jammu city.Methods: This observational study was conducted in Urban slums of Jammu city. A total of 100 mothers of newborns residing in urban slums participated in the study after taking Informed Consent from them. A self-structured proforma was used to collect data.Results: Most of the deliveries were conducted in hospital (82%) and 18% were home deliveries. Regarding newborn care practices 88 % had wrapped the newborn with clean cloth immediately after birth. 58% of newborns were given first bath within 2-7 days. 39% of mothers-initiated breast feeding within 6-24 hours. Majority (68%) newborns were fed with colostrum. Regarding cord cutting procedures among home deliveries, it was observed that clean blade was used in 15 newborns while in 3 cases aseptic practice for cord cutting was not followed.Conclusions: Good newborn practices like promotion of warmth, cord care, hygiene and early breastfeeding should be the main focus of community-based health workers. The present study concluded that some unhealthy neonatal care practices were still found to be prevalent which can be mitigated by increasing awareness among parents through IEC activities.

Depresión puerperal: impacto en la madre gestante y en el desarrollo físico, emocional y cognitivo posnatal de sus hijas/os. Una mirada ecológica / Postpartum depression: Impact on pregnant women and the postnatal physical, emotional, and cognitive development of their children. An ecological perspective

Los problemas de salud mental materna durante el embarazo, parto y puerperio son un desafío para la salud pública. Su falta de reconocimiento atenta contra el diagnóstico y tratamientos oportunos, e impacta en la madre y el establecimiento del vínculo fundamental del binomio. Debemos reconocer los factores de riesgo (edad, situación socioeconómica, antecedentes psicopatológicos, disfunción familiar, entorno desfavorable), las manifestaciones clínicas y las herramientas de detección. Existen evidencias de que el efecto del estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión durante el embarazo afectan negativamente el neurodesarrollo fetal y condicionan los resultados del desarrollo infantil. Describimos el impacto negativo de la depresión puerperal durante los primeros meses de vida, que afecta el vínculo madre-hija/o, el desarrollo posnatal (emocional, conductual, cognitivo, lenguaje) y el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna. También reconocemos factores protectores que atemperan sus efectos. Es fundamental establecer estrategias preventivas y abordajes diagnósticos y terapéuticos interdisciplinarios para minimizar los riesgos sobre la madre y sus hijas/os.

Maternal mental health problems during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are a challenge for public health. Not recognizing them hinders a timely diagnosis and treatment and has an impact on the mother and the establishment of the fundamental bond of the mother-child dyad. We must recognize the risk factors (age, socioeconomic status, mental health history, family dysfunction, unfavorable environment), clinical manifestations, and screening tools. There is evidence that the effect of stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy negatively affect fetal neurodevelopment and condition child developmental outcomes. Here we describe the negative impact of postpartum depression during the first months of life, which affects mother-child bonding, postnatal development (emotional, behavioral, cognitive, language), and the maintenance of breastfeeding. We also recognize protective factors that mitigate its effects. It is essential to establish preventive strategies and interdisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to minimize the risks to the mother and her children.

Fractura craneal deprimida congénita ("fractura ping-pong") en neonatos como diagnóstico diferencial de maltrato físico / Congenital depressed skull fracture ("ping-pong" fracture) in newborn infants as a differential diagnosis of physical abuse

Las fracturas con hundimiento de cráneo sin una explicación clara sobre su origen orientan al traumatismo con un objeto romo y a la sospecha de maltrato infantil. En el caso de los bebés recién nacidos, su corta edad es un factor de vulnerabilidad y obliga a una exhaustiva evaluación. Ante la sospecha de maltrato infantil, resulta importante evaluar los diagnósticos diferenciales para realizar la intervención más adecuada posible. Es necesario evitar tanto intervenciones excesivas como omitir la intervención que sea necesaria. Las fracturas craneales deprimidas congénitas, descritas como "fracturas pingpong", son raras (0,3 a 2/10 000 partos). Pueden aparecer sin antecedentes traumáticos o en partos instrumentalizados. Se describe en este artículo el caso de un recién nacido con una fractura ping-pong como ejemplo de una fractura no intencional.

Depressed skull fractures without a clear explanation as to their origin point to trauma with a blunt object and suspected child abuse. In the case of newborn infants, their young age is a vulnerability factor and requires an exhaustive assessment. When child abuse is suspected, an assessment of the differential diagnoses is required to make the most appropriate intervention possible. Both an excessive intervention and an omission of a necessary intervention should be avoided. Congenital depressed skull fractures, described as "ping-pong fractures", are rare (0.3 to 2/10 000 births). They may appear without any trauma history or in instrumentalized childbirth. Here we describe the case of a newborn infant with a ping-pong fracture as an example of an accidental fracture.

Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding / Fatores associados ao aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida

INTRODUCTION: Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is still little stimulated in several hospitals in Brazil. Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF). METHODS: Cross-sectional, quantitative study with retrospective secondary data collection in hospital records of 250 full-term newborns, regardless of the type of delivery, with no history of maternal gestational risk, seen in the last six months. Data collection period in a public maternity hospital in Greater São Paulo. Data collection was performed between November 2018 and January 2019, with approval from the hospital and the FMABC Research Ethics Committee under register n. 2,924,393. RESULTS: The prevalence of EIBF was 66%. BFH is associated with anesthesia at childbirth (p<0,001), APGAR less than or equal to 8 in the 1st and 5th minutes (p<0,001), and with c-section (p<0,001), which represented 29.2% of deliveries in the sample. Respiratory distress (38.82%), hypotonia (24.70%), followed by unfavorable maternal conditions (18.82%), were shown to be impeding factors for EIBF, although 90% of newborns received Apgar 9 /10 in the 5th minute. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of early breastfeeding is lower than recommended, but compatible with the most recent national frequency proportions.

INTRODUÇÃO: O aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida ainda é pouco estimulado em vários hospitais do Brasil. OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência e os fatores associados ao aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida (AMP) entre recém-nascidos a termo. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, de natureza quantitativa, com coleta de dados secundários retrospectivos em prontuários hospitalares de 250 recém-nascidos a termo, independentemente do tipo de parto, com histórico de gestacional de risco habitual, atendidos nos últimos seis meses anteriores ao período de coleta de dados, em uma maternidade pública da Grande São Paulo. Os dados foram coletados entre novembro de 2018 e janeiro de 2019, por meio de roteiro estruturado, mediante aprovação do hospital e do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da FMABC (Parecer n.º 2.924.393). O banco de dados e o tratamento estatístico foram realizados através do programa STATA®. Para a análise, utilizou-se proporções e teste qui-quadrado, adotando-se um nível de significância de 5% e 95% o intervalo de confiança. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de AMP foi de 66%. O AMP está associado a anestesia no parto (p<0,001), APGAR menor ou igual a 8 no 1º e 5º minutos (p<0,001) e ao parto cesárea (p<0,001), cuja proporção na amostra foi de 29,2%. Desconforto respiratório (38,82%), hipotonia (24,70%), seguido de condições maternas desfavoráveis (18,82%), mostraram-se como fatores impeditivos para o AMP, embora 90% dos recém-nascidos tenham recebido Apgar 9/10 no 5º minuto. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência do aleitamento materno precoce é inferior ao recomendado, porém compatível com as proporções de frequência nacional mais recentes.

Factores de riesgo asociados al síndrome de abstinencia en recién nacidos con sedoanalgesia / Risk factors associated with abstinence syndrome in newborns with sedoanalgesia

Resumen: Introducción: Opiáceos y benzodiacepinas producen síndrome de abstinencia con mayor frecuencia. Objetivo: Conocer los factores de riesgo asociados al síndrome de abstinencia en pacientes con sedoanalgesia. Material y métodos: Prospectivo, longitudinal, analítico, recién nacidos con sedoanalgesia fentanilo y midazolam más de 24 horas. Analizamos la asociación clínico-demográfica con síndrome de abstinencia mediante la escala de Finnegan. Utilizamos test t-Student, U de Mann-Whitney, χ2 para diferencias de distintas variables, regresión logística para variables independientes que se asociaron al síndrome de abstinencia, alfa < 0.05, programa SPSS v.18. Resultados: Ochenta y cuatro pacientes, 56% hombres, 35 ± 3.8 semanas de gestación, peso 2,350 ± 866 g, cesárea 65.5%. De la escala de Finnegan, 7.1% presentó síndrome de abstinencia; de los cuales, 66.7% fue leve y 33.3% moderado, encontrándose asociación: cesárea, edad materna 30 años, masculino, primera o segunda gesta, 38 semanas de gestación (p ≤ 0.01), peso mayor a 2,700 g, diagnóstico de ingreso postquirúrgico y ventilación mecánica. Conclusión: Existe relación entre variables clínico demográficas en pacientes recién nacidos que reciben sedoanalgesia y la presentación del síndrome de abstinencia; sin embargo, se requieren mayores estudios para establecer y adoptar medidas de prevención.

Abstract: Introduction: Opiates and benzodiazepines are the ones that most frequently produce withdrawal syndrome. Objective: Know the risk factors associated with abstinence syndrome in patients whit sedoanalgesia. Material and methods: Prospective, longitudinal, analytical; newborns received sedoanalgesia with fentanyl and midazolam for more than 24 hours. The clinical-demographic association with abstinence syndrome was analyzed using the Finnegan scale. Test t-Student, Mann-Whitney U and Mann-Whitney, χ2 for differences in different variables, logistic regression the independent variables associated with abstinence syndrome, alpha level < 0.05, SPSS v.23.0 program. Results: 84 patients, 56% male, predominated means: weeks of gestation 35 ± 3.8, weight 2,350 ± 866 g and cesarean 65.5%. To the Finnegan scale 7.1% file abstinence syndrome which 66.7% was mild and 33.3% moderate; the association between the presence of abstinence syndrome is found: cesarean, maternal age of 30 years, male, first or second gestation, 38 weeks gestation (p ≤ 0.01), weighing greater than 2,700 g, diagnosed with post-surgical admission and mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: There is a relationship between clinical demographic variables in newborn patients receiving sedoanalgesia and the presentation of with abstinence syndrome; however further studies are required to establish and adopt preventive measures.

The newborn screening tests in Brazil: regional and socioeconomic prevalence and inequalities in 2013 and 2019

Abstract Objective: To analyze the prevalence evolution of Guthrie, hearing, and eye screening testing among newborns in Brazil, between 2013 and 2019, according to demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data from 5231 infants from the Pesquisa Nacional de Saude (PNS), in 2013, and 6637 infants, in 2019, for the Guthrie test, hearing, and red reflex tests. The authors analyzed the outcomes according to the region of residence, self-reported color/race, having health insurance, and per capita household income. By using bivariate and multivariate Poisson regression models, the prevalence ratios and their respective 95 % Confidence Intervals (CI95%) were calculated for each year. Results: In 2013, Guthrie test, hearing, and red reflex tests were performed in 96.5 % (95%CI 95,8;97,0), 65.8 % (95%CI 63,9;67,7), and 60.4 % (95%CI 58,5;62,3) of infants, respectively. In 2019, the prevalence was 97.8 % (95%CI 97,3;98,2) in the Guthrie test, 81.6 % (95%CI 80,3;82,9) in the hearing test, and 78.6 % (95%CI 77,1;79,9) in the red reflex test. The testing frequency was higher among residents of the Southeast and South regions of Brazil, among infants whose mother or guardian was white, had health insurance, and was in the higher income strata; and the most evident differences were in the eye and hearing testing. Conclusions: The coverage inequalities according to the region of residence, income, and having health insurance highlight the need to use strategies that enable exams to be carried out, with more information about their importance, encompassing actions from primary care, prenatal care to the puerperium, aiming at universal access and equity.

Development and validation of a diagnostic prediction model for severe periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage in newborns: insights from a retrospective analysis utilizing the MIMIC-III database

Abstract Objective: Periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage is the most common type of intracranial bleeding in newborns, especially in the first 3 days after birth. Severe periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage is considered a progression from mild periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage and is often closely associated with severe neurological sequelae. However, no specific indicators are available to predict the progression from mild to severe periventricular-intraventricular in early admission. This study aims to establish an early diagnostic prediction model for severe PIVH. Method: This study was a retrospective cohort study with data collected from the MIMIC-III (v1.4) database. Laboratory and clinical data collected within the first 24 h of NICU admission have been used as variables for both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses to construct a nomogram-based early prediction model for severe periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage and subsequently validated. Results: A predictive model was established and represented by a nomogram, it comprised three variables: output, lowest platelet count and use of vasoactive drugs within 24 h of NICU admission. The model's predictive performance showed by the calculated area under the curve was 0.792, indicating good discriminatory power. The calibration plot demonstrated good calibration between observed and predicted outcomes, and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed high consistency (p = 0.990). Internal validation showed the calculated area under a curve of 0.788. Conclusions: This severe PIVH predictive model, established by three easily obtainable indicators within the NICU, demonstrated good predictive ability. It offered a more user-friendly and convenient option for neonatologists.

O uso do Facebook com pais de recém-nascidos: uma revisão integrativa / The use of Facebook with parents of newborns: an integrative review / El uso de Facebook con padres de recién nacidos: una revisión integradora

Investigar e analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre o uso do Facebook com os pais de recém--nascidos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, realizada no segundo semestre de 2020, nas bases de dados Lilacs (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Li-brary Online) e Medline (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online). Amostra composta por 11 artigos, divididos em duas categorias. Foi evidenciado o uso do Facebook como forma de recrutamento de participantes e como suporte de apoio e compartilhamento de informações entre os pais dos recém--nascidos. No recrutamento, a utilização do Facebook foi eficaz, podendo ser um método viável de contatar usuários. Como suporte de apoio e compartilhamento de informações, a rede social também foi efetiva, devido à troca de experiência, apoio mútuo entre os usuários, disseminação de informações, facilidade ao usar a plataforma e alto engajamento dos participantes.

To investigate and analyze the evidence available in the literature on the use of Facebook with parents of newborns. This is an integrative review, carried out in the second half of 2020, in the Lilacs databases (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Health Sciences), SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and Medline (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online). Sample composed of eleven articles, divided into two categories. The use of Facebook was evidenced as a way of recruiting participants and as support and information sharing between parents of newborns. In recruitment, the use of Facebook was effective and may be a viable method of contacting users. As support and information sharing, the social network was also effective, due to the exchange of experience, mutual support among users, dissemination of information, ease of use of the platform and the high engagement of participants.

Investigar y analizar la evidencia disponible en la literatura sobre el uso de Facebook con padres de recién nacidos, se trata de una revisión integradora, realizada en el segundo semestre de 2020, en las bases de datos Lilacs (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Health Sciences ), SciELO (Biblioteca científica electrónica en línea) y Medline (Sistema de recuperación y análisis de literatura médica en línea). Muestra compuesta por once artículos, divididos en dos categorías. Se evidenció el uso de Facebook como forma de captación de participantes y como apoyo e intercambio de información entre padres de recién nacidos. En la contratación, el uso de Facebook fue efectivo y puede ser un método viable para contactar a los usuarios. Como apoyo e intercambio de información, la red social también resultó eficaz, debido al intercambio de experiencias, el apoyo mutuo entre los usuarios, la difusión de información, la facilidad de uso de la plata-forma y el alto compromiso de los participantes.

Predicción de la valoración del recién nacido según el estado nutricional materno: modelo basado en árboles de decisión / Prediction of newborn assessment according to maternal nutritional status: a model based on decision trees

Objetivo: Determinar si es posible predecir la valoración del recién nacido según el estado nutricional materno a través de un modelo de árbol de decisión. Métodos: Estudio analítico transversal. Se revisaron 326 historias clínicas de gestantes de un hospital público peruano, 2021. Se valoró el recién nacido mediante el puntaje APGAR, edad gestacional al nacer, peso al nacer, peso y talla para la edad gestacional. El estado nutricional materno incluyó el índice de masa corporal pregestacional y la ganancia de peso gestacional. La predicción se realizó mediante un modelo de aprendizaje automático supervisado denominado "árbol de decisión". Resultados: No fue posible predecir mediante el estado nutricional materno, el puntaje APGAR al minuto y la talla para la edad gestacional. La probabilidad de tener edad gestacional a término al nacer es de 97,2 % cuando la ganancia de peso gestacional es > 5,4 Kg (p = 0,007). Las probabilidades más altas de peso adecuado al nacer fueron con ganancia de peso gestacional entre 4,5 Kg (p < 0,001) y 17 Kg (p < 0,001) y con índice de masa corporal pregestacional ≤ 36,523 Kg/m2 (p = 0,004). Finalmente, la mayor probabilidad de peso adecuado para la edad gestacional es cuando la ganancia de peso gestacional es ≤ 11,8 Kg (p < 0,001) y con un índice de masa corporal pregestacional ≤ 36,523 Kg/m2 (p = 0,005). Conclusiones: Es posible predecir la valoración del recién nacido a partir del estado nutricional materno mediante un aprendizaje automático(AU)

Objective: To determine whether it is possible to predict the assessment of the newborn according to maternal nutritional status through a decision tree model. Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study. A total of 326 medical records of pregnant women from a Peruvian public hospital were reviewed, in 2021. The newborn was assessed using the APGAR score, gestational age at birth, birth weight, weight and height for gestational age. Maternal nutritional status included pregestational body mass index and gestational weight gain. The prediction was made using a supervised machine learning model called a "decision tree." Results: The APGAR score at one minute and height for gestational age were not possible to predict by maternal nutritional status. The probability of having full-term gestational age at birth is 97.2% when gestational weight gain is > 5.4 kg (p = 0.007). The highest probabilities of adequate birth weight were with gestational weight gain between 4.5 kg (p < 0.001) and 17 kg (p < 0.001) and with pregestational body mass index ≤ 36.523 kg/m2 (p = 0.004). Finally, the highest probability of adequate weight for gestational age is when gestational weight gain is < 11.8 Kg (p < 0.001) and with a pregestational body mass index ≤ 36.523 Kg/m2 (p = 0.005). Conclusions: It is possible to predict the assessment of the newborn based on the mother's nutritional status using machine learning(AU)

Catheter-related thrombosis in a neonatal intensive care unit: a case-control study / Trombose relacionada a cateter em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal: um estudo de caso-controle

INTRODUCTION: Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) accounts for most thrombotic events in the neonate. OBJECTIVE: Investigate CRT frequency, association with days of catheter use until diagnosis, and number of catheters used, in a single-center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. METHODS: A case-control study that included 14 cases and 42 controls. Data collection occurred between January 2017 and December 2020 in a public NICU. Crude odds ratios (COR) were calculated. The study complied with ethical standards from national guidelines. RESULTS: Two hundred and ninety-four neonates used central venous catheters, of which 14 (4.7%) were diagnosed with CRT. Catheter in use when diagnosis was made was centrally inserted central catheters in 8 (57.1%). Before diagnosis, the cumulative duration of catheter use was 34.5 days and the median number of catheters used was three. A higher SNAPPE-II (COR 1.03; 95% CI 1.01-1.06; p=0.03), cumulative days of catheter use >30 (COR 19.11; 95% CI 2.28-160.10; p=0.007) and number of catheters used ≥3 (COR 7.66; 95% CI 1.51-38.70; p=0.01) were associated with CRT. CONCLUSION: CRT cases were associated with clinical severity; number of catheters and cumulative days of catheter use. We suggest that screening for thrombosis should be performed in neonates who need a long time of catheter use and more than three catheters. Reducing the duration and number of venous catheters used will help to reduce CRT.

INTRODUÇÃO: A trombose relacionada ao cateter (TRC) é responsável pela maioria dos eventos trombóticos no neonato. OBJETIVO: Investigar a frequência da TRC, a associação com os dias de uso do cateter até o diagnóstico e o número de cateteres utilizados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal unicêntrico. MÉTODOS: Estudo caso-controle que incluiu 14 casos e 42 controles. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre janeiro de 2017 e dezembro de 2020 em uma UTIN pública. Foram calculadas razões de chances brutas (COR). O estudo respeitou os padrões éticos das diretrizes nacionais. RESULTADOS: Duzentos e noventa e quatro neonatos utilizaram cateter venoso central, dos quais 14 (4,7%) foram diagnosticados com TRC. O cateter em uso no momento do diagnóstico foi o cateter central inserido centralmente em 8 (57,1%). Antes do diagnóstico, o tempo acumulado de uso do cateter foi de 34,5 dias e a mediana do número de cateteres utilizados foi de três. Um maior número de dias de uso do cateter >30 (COR 19,11; IC 95% 2,28-160,10; p=0,007) e número de cateteres utilizados >3 (COR 7,66; IC 95% 1,51-38,70; p=0,01). CONCLUSÃO: Os casos de TRC foram associados à gravidade clínica; número de cateteres e dias cumulativos de uso do cateter. Sugerimos que o rastreamento de trombose seja realizado em neonatos que necessitem de longo tempo de uso do cateter e mais de três cateteres. Reduzir a duração e o número de cateteres venosos usados ajudará a reduzir a TRC.

Auditory development and its significance: an awareness study among expectant mothers in Kottarakkara taluk, Kerala

Background: Studying pregnant women’s awareness of auditory development’s importance, especially in India, is an underexplored area. Given mothers’ pivotal role in monitoring child development, their understanding of auditory development is crucial. Addressing this gap could reveal insights into early hearing issue detection. Method: The study utilized a questionnaire survey employing Cluster sampling, gathering data from 103 expectant mothers aged 18 to 35. Of these, 55 were experiencing their first pregnancy, while 48 were on their second. The 16 question survey explored hearing loss, early identification, auditory behaviour, and high-risk indicators. Results: The study found that pregnant women, on average, exhibited a 42.35% knowledge level regarding the importance of auditory development during gestation. However, their attitude towards this aspect was notably high at 81.53%. This suggests a lack of awareness about auditory development, despite a generally positive attitude among expectant mothers. Importantly, there was a statistically significant difference in knowledge between first-time and experienced mothers (p<0.05), with the latter group demonstrating higher awareness, likely due to having older children. Conversely, no significant difference was observed in attitude between the two groups (p>0.05). Conclusions: The study’s findings shed light on a crucial aspect: the significance of maternal knowledge concerning hearing and its development. This understanding is pivotal for successful early identification and intervention programs. The study’s contribution lies in revealing mothers’ perspectives and attitudes towards monitoring their child’s speech, language, and motor development, emphasizing the importance of this awareness for early intervention strategies.

Percepção de mães sobre a visitação aberta na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal / Mothers' perception of open visitation in the neonatal intensive care unit / Percepción de las madres sobre las visitas abiertas en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales

Objetivo: compreender a percepção de mães sobre a visitação aberta na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Métodos: estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e individualizada, em uma maternidade pública situada no interior de São Paulo, Brasil, em 2019. A amostra foi definida pelo método de saturação de dados e constou de 14 mães. Os dados foram submetidos a Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Resultados: elencaram-se duas categorias: evidenciando os benefícios da visitação aberta e desafios a serem superados. Os benefícios incluíram a satisfação em permanecer com o filho, participar dos cuidados, fortalecer o vínculo maternal, acompanhar a evolução do bebê, evidenciar a qualidade do cuidado e o envolvimento afetivo, redução de sentimentos negativos e visitação do pai no período noturno. Em contrapartida, os desafios incluíram a impossibilidade de permanecer com o filho, estar presente somente em horários pré-estabelecidos para receber informações de médicos, prioriza-las em relação as fornecidas pela enfermagem, receber informações parciais, ter receio em expressar as dúvidas e vivenciar sentimentos negativos. Conclusão: os achados deste estudo fornecem subsídios para que a equipe de saúde e os gestores promovam a adesão de mães à visitação aberta em unidades de terapia intensiva neonatais. (AU)

Objective: understand the perception of mothers about open visitation in the neonatal intensive care unit. Methods: descriptive, qualitative study, carried out through semi-structured and individualized interviews, in a public maternity hospital located in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2019. The sample was defined by the data saturation method and consisted of 14 mothers. Data were submitted to Thematic Content Analysis. Results: two categories were listed: showing the benefits of open visitation and challenges to be overcome. The benefits included the satisfaction of staying with the child, participating in care, strengthening the maternal bond, monitoring the baby's evolution, showing the quality of care and affective involvement, reducing negative feelings and visiting the father at night. On the other hand, the challenges included the impossibility of staying with the child, being present only at preestablished times to receive information from doctors, prioritizing it in relation to that provided by nurses, receiving partial information, being afraid to express doubts and experience negative feelings. Conclusion: the findings of this study provide support for the health team and managers to promote the adherence of mothers to open visitation in neonatal intensive care units. (AU)

Objetivo: comprender la percepción de las madres sobre la visita abierta en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, cualitativo, realizado a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas e individualizadas, en una maternidad pública ubicada en el interior de São Paulo, Brasil, en 2019. La muestra fue definida por el método de saturación de datos y estuvo conformada por 14 madres. Los datos se enviaron a Análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: se enumeraron dos categorías: mostrando los beneficios de la visita abierta y los desafíos a superar. Los beneficios incluyeron la satisfacción de quedarse con el niño, participar en los cuidados, fortalecer el vínculo materno, monitorear la evolución del bebé, mostrar la calidad del cuidado y el involucramiento afectivo, reducir los sentimientos negativos y visitar al padre por la noche. Por otro lado, los desafíos incluían la imposibilidad de quedarse con el niño, estar presente solo en horarios preestablecidos para recibir información de los médicos, priorizarla en relación a la brindada por enfermeras, recibir información parcial, tener miedo a expresar dudas y experimentar sentimientos negativos. Conclusión: los hallazgos de este estudio brindan apoyo al equipo de salud y gerentes para promover la adherencia de las madres a la visita abierta en las unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales. básico sobre las conductas frente a los accidentes, a pesar de desconocieren el flujo de atención del servicio. (AU)

MANAGING CHIARI II MALFORMATION IN A COMPLEX PEDIATRIC CASE: A REPORT

Chiari II malformation (CM-II) is an innate CNS condition in which the medulla oblongata, pons, fourth ventricle, and cerebellum move lower inside the spinal canal. This abnormality is one of the leading causes of neonatal and infant death. The diagnosis of CM-II in the patient necessitates a thorough understanding of the findings. In this case report, we demonstrate a Chiari malformation II identified by MRI of the brain and spine. This case also highlights the need for neuropsychological evaluation in CM-II in terms of providing guidance for psychoeducation and psychotherapy.

Satisfacción de madres neonatales frente a los cuidados de enfermería en hospital de los Andes peruanos / Satisfaction of neonatal mothers with nursing care in a hospital in the Peruvian Andes / Satisfação das mães neonatais com os cuidados de enfermagem em um hospital nos Andes peruanos

La satisfacción de las madres de recién nacidos con los cuidados de enfermería es crucial, dado el impacto emocional que supone la llegada de un nuevo bebé. Durante los primeros días tras el parto, es fundamental establecer un fuerte vínculo madre-recién nacido, así como garantizar un cuidado efectivo del bebé para que las madres se sientan seguras y confiadas en la atención hospitalaria. Además, las enfermeras desempeñan un papel esencial en el apoyo a la lactancia materna, con beneficios significativos para la salud del bebé. Objetivo. Determinar el nivel de satisfacción de las madres de recién nacidos con los cuidados de enfermería en el servicio de atención inmediata del recién nacido - alojamiento conjunto del Hospital de Pampas de Huancavelica. Materiales y métodos. La metodología empleada fue no experimental, de tipo descriptivo, transversal y prospectivo. Se encuestó a 262 madres de recién nacidos durante los meses de marzo a julio de 2023, utilizando un cuestionario estructurado con 24 ítems como instrumento de medición. Resultados. Se indica que el 65.3% de las madres encuestadas expresaron un nivel de satisfacción completa, el 25.2% mostró un nivel de satisfacción intermedia, y el 9.5% manifestó insatisfacción. Conclusiones. Aunque la mayoría de las madres encuestadas están satisfechas o muy satisfechas con los cuidados de enfermería recibidos, aún existe un porcentaje considerable de insatisfacción. Esto sugiere la necesidad de mejorar ciertos aspectos para garantizar una atención óptima a los recién nacidos y sus madres.

New mothers' satisfaction with nursing care is crucial, given the emotional impact of the arrival of a new baby. During the first days after delivery, establishing a strong mother-newborn bond is critical, as is ensuring effective infant care so that mothers feel secure and confident in hospital care. In addition, nurses play an essential role in supporting breastfeeding, with significant benefits for the baby's health. Objective. To determine the level of satisfaction of mothers of newborns with nursing care in the immediate newborn care service - joint accommodation of the Hospital de Pampas de Huancavelica. Materials and methods. The methodology used was non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective. A total of 262 mothers of newborns were surveyed during the months of March to July 2023, using a structured questionnaire with 24 items as a measurement instrument. Results. It is indicated that 65.3% of the mothers surveyed expressed a level of complete satisfaction, 25.2% showed an intermediate level of satisfaction, and 9.5% expressed dissatisfaction. Conclusions. Although most of the mothers surveyed are satisfied or very satisfied with the nursing care received, there is still a considerable percentage of dissatisfaction. This suggests the need to improve certain aspects to guarantee optimal care for newborns and their mothers.

A satisfação das novas mães com os cuidados de enfermagem é crucial, dado o impacto emocional da chegada de um novo bebê. Durante os primeiros dias após o nascimento, estabelecer um forte vínculo entre a mãe e o recém-nascido e garantir o cuidado eficaz do bebê é essencial para que as mães se sintam seguras e confiantes no atendimento hospitalar. Além disso, os enfermeiros desempenham um papel essencial no apoio ao aleitamento materno, com benefícios significativos para a saúde do bebê. Objetivo. Determinar o nível de satisfação das mães de recém-nascidos com o atendimento de enfermagem no serviço de atendimento imediato ao recém-nascido - alojamento conjunto do Hospital Pampas de Huancavelica. Materiais e métodos. A metodologia utilizada foi não experimental, descritiva, transversal e prospectiva. Um total de 262 mães de recém-nascidos foi pesquisado durante os meses de março a julho de 2023, usando um questionário estruturado com 24 itens como instrumento de medição. Resultados. Indicou-se que 65,3% das mães pesquisadas expressaram um nível de satisfação completa, 25,2% mostraram um nível intermediário de satisfação e 9,5% expressaram insatisfação. Conclusões. Embora a maioria das mães pesquisadas esteja satisfeita ou muito satisfeita com a assistência de enfermagem recebida, ainda há uma porcentagem considerável de insatisfação. Isso sugere a necessidade de melhorar certos aspectos para garantir o cuidado ideal para os recém-nascidos e suas mães.

Relación entre el nivel de ferritina y hemoglobina maternas con los niveles de ferritina y hemoglobina de sus recién nacidos en un hospital público de Lima, Perú / Relationship between levels of ferritin and hemoglobin maternal with those of their newborns in a public hospital in Lima, Peru

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre los niveles de ferritina sérica (FS) y hemoglobina (Hb) materna con los niveles de sus recién nacidos (RN). Material y métodos: Estudio correlacional. Se incluyó gestantes a término, sin complicaciones y RN de parto eutócico. Fueron excluidos pacientes con enfermedades crónicas, infecciones, hemoglobinopatías; RN de bajo peso y prematuridad. Las gestantes fueron captadas consecutivamente. Se determinó FS por quimioluminiscencia y Hb por impedancia en sangre venosa materna y cordón umbilical del RN. Se consideró anemia materna: Hb<11g/dl, deficiencia de hierro (DH) materno: FS<30ng/ml. Se realizó estadística descriptiva, r de Pearson o Spearman, t de Student y prueba de Suma de Rangos de Wilcoxon. Se consideró significativo p<0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 74 gestantes y sus RN. La edad materna fue 26 años (RIQ:22-31), edad gestacional 39,06 ± 1,0 semanas. En 36,4% se encontró anemia materna (leve o moderada en 96,3%), Hb ≥9g/dl en 94,6% y DH en 67,6%. Ningún RN presentó DH o anemia. La correlación global entre FS y Hb materna y del RN fue no significativa. Con FS materna <30ng/ml, la correlación fue significativa (r=0,339; p=0,01). No se encontró diferencia significativa entre las características antropométricas del RN de madres anémicas versus no anémicas. Conclusiones: No se encontraron correlaciones significativas para FS ni Hb materna con FS y Hb de sus RN, sin embargo, con un punto de corte de FS materna <30ng/ml, la correlación fue significativa.

SUMMARY Objective: To evaluate the relationship between serum ferritin (SF) and maternal hemoglobin (Hb) levels with those of newborns in a public hospital in Lima, Peru. Methods: We included consecutive pregnant women at term without complications and newborns of normal deliveries. We excluded patients with chronic diseases, infectious diseases, hemoglobinopathies and premature newborns or of low weight. FS was measured by chemiluminescence and Hb by impedance in venous sample from pregnant women and from the umbilical cord from the newborns. Maternal anemia was defined as Hb<11g/dl, iron deficiency (ID) if SF was <30 mg/ml. Descriptive statistics were performed using either Pearson o Spearman coefficients, t-test student, and Wilcoxon rank sum tests; a p value<0,05 was considered significant. Results: 74 pregnant women and their newborns were recruited; mean age was 26 years (IQR:22-31); mean gestational age was 39,06±1,0 week. Maternal anemia was found in 36,4% (mild to moderate in 96,3%), Hb ≥9g/dl in 94,6% and ID in 67,6%. None of the newborns had anemia or ID. The overall correlation between FS and Hb of the mother and the newborn was non-significant. With maternal SF <30 ng/ml, the correlation was r=0,339 (p=0,01). No significant difference was found between the anthropometric characteristics of the newborn of anemic versus non-anemic mothers. Conclusions: No significative correlation was found for maternal SF or Hb and respective values for newborns. However, a correlation was found when SF was <30 ng/ml.

Síndrome de piel escaldada asociado a estafilococcemia en un neonato: reporte de un caso / Scalded skin syndrome associated with staphylococcemia in a neonate: a case report

RESUMEN El síndrome de piel escaldada estafilocócica es una patología poco frecuente que principalmente afecta a población pediátrica. Si bien en la mayoría de los casos tiene un desenlace favorable, un buen diagnóstico diferencial y manejo antibiótico oportuno son cruciales para un buen pronóstico. Objetivo: Describir un caso de síndrome de piel escaldada con aislamiento en hemocultivos de S. Aureus meticilino resistente en un neonato. Caso clínico: Femenina de 25 días de vida, nacida a término y sin antecedentes perinatales relevantes que cursa con fiebre, dermatosis eritemato-descamativa generalizada, edema palpebral y de miembros inferiores. Se hospitalizó con diagnóstico de sepsis neonatal tardía y sindrome de piel escaldada. Reporte de hemocultivos con crecimiento de S. Aureus meticilino resistente, manejada con vancomicina durante 14 días. Control de hemocultivos negativos, evolución satisfactoria y de alta hospitalaria sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: A pesar de la baja incidencia del síndrome de piel escaldada, es importante incluir dentro del diagnóstico diferencial de la fiebre y las dermatosis tardías del neonato la infecciones por toxinas del S. Aureus, ya que su identificación y tratamiento oportuno son de gran importancia en el pronóstico del menor.

ABSTRACT Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a rare pathology, which mainly affects pediatric population. Although in most cases it has a favorable outcome, making a good differential diagnosis and early antibiotic management are crucial for a good prognosis. Objective: To describe a case of scalded skin syndrome with methicillin-resistant S. aureus bloodstream infection in a newborn. Clinical case: A 25-day-old female, born at term and with no relevant perinatal history, presented with fever, generalized scaly erythematous dermatosis, eyelid and lower limb edema. She is hospitalized with a diagnosis of late neonatal sepsis and scalded skin syndrome. Report of blood cultures with growth of methicillin-resistant S. Aureus, managed with vancomycin for 14 days. Control cultures were negative, satisfactory evolution and hospital discharge without complications. Conclusions: Despite the low incidence of scalded skin syndrome, it is important to include S. aureus toxin infections in the differential diagnosis of fever and late-onset dermatoses in the newborn. The identification and early treatment are of great importance in the prognosis of the child.