Maternal & perinatal outcome of fever in pregnancy in the context of dengue - A retrospective observational study

Background & objectives: Pregnant women with dengue infection may be at increased risk of adverse maternal-foetal outcomes. This study was conducted to assess the maternal and perinatal outcomes in women who presented with fever and diagnosed to have dengue infection during pregnancy. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on pregnant women admitted with fever, in a tertiary referral centre in South India, during January 2015 to December 2018. We compared outcomes of women diagnosed with dengue with that of women without dengue. The study outcomes included pre-term birth, stillbirth, low-birth weight (LBW), maternal mortality and thrombocytopenia. Results: During the study period, there were six maternal deaths following complications from dengue infection. Higher rates of thrombocytopenia (24.7% vs. 14.6%, P=0.02) were noted among those with recent dengue infection. The risk of still birth was 2.67 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.09, 6.57], LBW [risk ratio (RR) 1.13, 95% CI 0.87, 1.45] and pre-term birth (RR 1.33, 95% CI 0.89, 1.97) among the cases. Interpretation & conclusions: Occurrence of adverse maternal and foetal outcomes was increased in pregnant women with fever diagnosed with dengue infection. Future studies are needed to formulate the optimum monitoring and treatment strategies in pregnant women, where dengue can have additive adverse effects to other obstetric complications.

Respiratory pattern intervention can quickly improve the oral feeding of pre-term infants with suck-swallow-breath coordination disorder / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of a breathing pattern intervention (RPI) on the oral feeding of pre-term infants with suck-swallow-breath (SSwB) coordination disorder.Methods:Sixty pre-term infants with SSwB coordination disorder were divided into an observation group ( n=30) and a control group ( n=30) using a random number table. Both groups were given routine feeding training, including oral exercise intervention, non-nutritive sucking training, and swallowing induction training during nursing, while the observation group was additionally provided with 15 minutes of breathing pattern training once a day, including breathing pattern observation, resistive breathing training prior to eating and passive breathing pattern intervention during eating. Before and after the 7-day intervention, the Pre-term Infant Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment (PIOFRA) was used to evaluate each subject′s oral feeding ability. Rate of transfer (RT), proficiency (PRO), minimum oxygen partial pressure (SaO 2) and SaO 2 fluctuations were also recorded during the feeding process. Results:After 1 week of the intervention, significant improvement was observed in both groups. In the observation group the average RT (2.76±0.36ml/min), PRO, minimum SaO 2, the number of SaO 2 fluctuations, and PIOFRA score (33.28±0.58) were all significantly better than the control group′s averages. Conclusion:Breathing pattern intervention based on routine feeding training can enhance breathing coordination during swallowing and ultimately improve the oral feeding of pre-term infants with SSwB coordination disorders in a relatively short period of time.

"Vou para casa. E agora?" A difícil arte do Método Canguru no domicílio / Me voy a mi casa ¿Y ahora qué pasa? El difícil arte del Método Canguro en el domicilio / "I'm going home. And now?" The difficult art of the Kangaroo Method at home

Objetivo: conhecer a experiência dos pais na aplicação do Método Canguru no domicílio. Método: pesquisa qualitativa cujos dados foram obtidos entre março e dezembro de 2016, por meio de entrevistas com 12 mães e três pais de recém-nascidos pré-termos e/ou baixo peso, participantes da terceira etapa do Método Canguru, que foram submetidas à técnica de análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: os pais mantiveram a posição canguru no domicílio. Apesar de cada família desenvolvê-la de forma diferente, não deixaram de realizá-la. Também conseguiram adaptar-se à nova rotina de cuidados com a chegada do filho em casa e relataram satisfação com as consultas da terceira etapa e de seguimento realizadas no hospital. Conclusão: os pais, mesmo diante dos desafios diários com os cuidados no domicílio, detêm uma significação clara sobre a importância da Posição Canguru para os recém-nascidos pré-termos e/ou baixo peso e sua capacidade de impactar na qualidade do cuidado oferecido.

Objective: to get to know the parents' experience in applying the Kangaroo Mother Care at home. Method: qualitative research with data obtained between March and December 2016, by means of interviews with 12 mothers and three fathers of preterm and/or low-birth-weight newborns, participants in the third stage of the Kangaroo Method. The interviews were submitted to thematic content analysis technique. Results: the parents maintained the kangaroo position at home. Although each family developed it differently, they have not failed to implement it. They were also able to adapt to the new care routine with the arrival of the child at home and reported satisfaction with the medical appointments of the third stage and the follow-up carried out at the hospital. Conclusion: the parents, despite the daily challenges with home care, have a clear meaning about the importance of the Kangaroo Position for preterm and / or low-birth-weight newborns and its ability to affect the quality of care offered.

Objetivo: conocer la experiencia de los padres durante la puesta en práctica del Método Canguro en el domicilio. Método: investigación cualitativa cuyos datos se obtuvieron entre marzo y diciembre de 2016, por medio de entrevistas con 12 madres y tres padres de recién nacidos pretérminos y/o bajo peso, participantes de la tercera etapa del Método Canguro, que se sometieron a la técnica de análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: los padres mantuvieron la posición canguro en el domicilio. Aunque cada familia la haya desarrollado de forma diferente, no dejaron de realizarla. También lograron adaptarse a la nueva rutina de cuidados con la llegada del hijo a casa y relataron satisfacción con las consultas de la tercera etapa y de seguimiento realizadas en el hospital. Conclusión: los padres, aunque estén ante los desafíos diarios con los cuidados en el domicilio, detienen una preocupación clara sobre la importancia de la Posición Canguro para los recién nacidos pretérminos y/o bajo peso y su capacidad de afectar la calidad del cuidado ofrecido.

Pregnancy outcome in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Background: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a multifactorial condition of pregnancy diagnosed when otherwise unexplained pruritus with abnormal liver function test and neither of which has an alternative cause. The most appropriate gestational age for the delivery of women with ICP is yet to be determined. The present study is designed to determine whether with active intervention, pregnancy with ICP can be carried to a later gestation.Methods: Fifty Women with diagnosed a case of ICP were recruited into the study. The diagnosis of ICP was based on the symptoms, clinical examination and lab investigations. Group I: 25 women planned for delivery at POG 37 - 37+6 weeks of pregnancy. Group II: 25 women Planned for delivery at POG ≥38 weeks of pregnancy.Results: In group, one woman had preterm delivery at POG 36+2 weeks and rest of 24 women were delivered at POG 37-37+6 weeks. In group II, out of 25 women one woman had emergency LSCS at POG 35+3 weeks for MSL and induction of labour was done in 2nd for abnormal fetal well-being tests at POG 37 weeks. One woman had pre-term delivery at POG 36+1 weeks. Remaining 22 women in group II were delivered at POG ≥38 weeks. In the present study there was no significant difference in the gestational age at delivery between the two groups.Conclusions: It can be concluded that pregnancies with obstetric cholestasis can be carried to later gestation of ≥38 weeks under surveillance with UDCA treatment.

A clinico-etiological evaluation of neonatal seizures in a tertiary care hospital: a prospective cohort study

Background: Neonatal seizure is defined as a paroxysmal alteration in neurological function. The diagnosis of neonatal seizures is difficult to establish because of varied etiologies involved. The incidences vary from 1.5-3.7/1000 live births in term babies.Methods: Hospital based observational Study was conducted from December 1, 2016 till March 31, 2018. Universal sampling technique was followed. 93 neonates fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the study after consent from parents.Results: Present study results showed that 60.2% were males. Pre-term delivery occurred in 12.9% neonates. Most common etiology of neonatal seizures was birth asphyxia with 47.3% followed by metabolic abnormalities 32.3%.Conclusions: The most common etiology for neonatal seizures was birth asphyxia followed by metabolic abnormalities in which hypoglycaemia was the most common type. A significant association of seizures due to meningitis and metabolic abnormalities was observed with pre-term gestation.

Study of glucose levels in newborn with reference to hypoglycemia

Background: Hypoglycemia is one of the common metabolic problems in neonatal medicine. Early diagnosis and treatment of neonatal' hypoglycemia is important as many studies found that, hypoglycaemic episodes in neonates lead to neurodevelopmental and physical growth deficits. In this study, blood glucose levels at different time points were assessed and the influence of maternal blood glucose, mode of delivery, gestational age on neonatal blood glucose levels were studied.Methods: Blood glucose levels were low at 0 and 6th hour and maximum at 24th hour. The blood glucose levels ranged from 27 mg/dl to 140 mg/dl. Neonates with high maternal blood glucose were hypoglycaemic, showing a negative correlation.Results: The mean blood glucose levels were low in pre-term and post term babies compared to term and the range was wide in pre-term and term babies compared to post-term. The mean blood glucose levels were high and range was wide in babies delivered vaginally at all the time points compared to the babies delivered by LSCS. 17% babies were hypoglycaemic at birth but none of them had signs. The major signs noted were jitteriness (88%), high cry (88%), lethargy (55%), tremors (55%), limpness (22%), apathy (22%), weak cry (11%) and poor feeding (11%).Conclusions: 0 and 6th hour are the vulnerable time points for hypoglycaemia. Neonates with high maternal blood glucose, pre-term, post-term and babies delivered by LSCS were more prone for hypoglycaemia requiring blood glucose monitoring. There is a wide variation in signs of hypoglycaemia and babies showing signs require monitoring.

Longitud cervical o puntaje de bishop en la predicción de parto pretérmino inminente en pacientes sintomáticas / Cervical length or bishop score in prediction of imminent preterm delivery in symptomatic patients

RESUMEN OBJETIVO: Comparar la longitud cervical con el puntaje de Bishop en la predicción de parto pretérmino inminente en pacientes sintomáticas. MÉTODOS: Se seleccionaron mujeres con embarazos simples de 24 - 35 semanas, con amenaza de parto pretérmino y membranas integras. Antes del inicio de cualquier tratamiento, todas fueron sometidas a examen digital del cuello uterino y determinación ecográfica transvaginal de la longitud cervical. La principal variable de estudio fue la frecuencia de parto inminente (en los 7 días siguientes a la evaluación). Se evaluaron las características generales, puntaje de Bishop y valores de la longitud cervical RESULTADOS: Fueron seleccionadas 481 mujeres, 119 participantes presentaron parto pretérmino inminente (grupo A) y 362 pacientes presentaron partos más allá de los 7 días (grupo B). El intervalo entre la evaluación y el parto fue de 4,3 +/- 1,6 días en el grupo A y 56,3 +/- 27,2 días en el grupo B (p < 0,0001). Las pacientes del grupo A tenían valores más bajos de longitud cervical comparado con las pacientes del grupo B (p < 0,0001). Este grupo también presentó valores más elevados de puntaje de Bishop (p < 0,0001). La longitud cervical tenía un área bajo la curva mayor para la predicción (0,972, intervalo de confianza 95%, 0,772 - 1,000) comparado con el puntaje de Bisho (0,825, intervalo de confianza 95%, 0,783 - 0,870; p = 0,0137). CONCLUSIÓN: La longitud cervical es más útil en la predicción de parto pretérmino inminente en pacientes sintomáticas comparado con el puntaje de Bishop.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the cervical length with Bishop score in prediction of imminent preterm delivery in symptomatic patients. METHODS: Women with single pregnancies of 24-35 weeks were selected, with the diagnosis of threatened preterm labor and intact membranes. Before the start of any treatment, all were submitted to the cervical digital examination and transvaginal ultrasound determination of cervical length. The main variable of the study was the frequency of imminent delivery (in the 7 days following evaluation). General characteristics, Bishop score, and cervical length values were evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 481 women were selected, 119 patients presented imminent delivery (group A) and 362 patients delivered after 7 days (group B). the interval between evaluation and delivery was 4.3 +/- 1.6 days in group A and 56.3 +/- 27.2 days in group B (p <0.0001). Patients in group A had lower values of cervical length compared with patients in group B (p <0.0001). This group also presented higher values of Bishop score (p <0.0001). Cervical length had a mayor area under for prediction (0.972, 95% confidence interval, 0.772-1.000) compared with Bishop score (0.825, 95% confidence interval, 0.783-0.870, p = 0.0137). CONCLUSION: Cervical length is more useful in the prediction of imminent preterm delivery in symptomatic patients compared to the Bishop score.n.

Clinico-biochemical profile of hypoglycemia in neonates admitted in NICU

Background: In high risk neonates' incidence of hypoglycemia is up to 30%. There is limited evidence-based consensus regarding screening and management of neonates at risk of hypoglycemia. This study was undertaken to know the incidence, clinical profile, sequential blood glucose level upto 72 hours and short-term outcome of neonatal hypoglycemia.Methods: Blood sugar was screened at admission, after feed or D10 bolus, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours of age. Detailed maternal history and neonatal history, clinical manifestation, management and short-term outcome of hypoglycemic neonates were noted. Statistical analysis of data was done by SPSS 22.0 software.Results: 200 neonates with blood glucose less than 40mg/dl at admission to NICU in which 47 had repeat episode of hypoglycemia. Incidence of hypoglycemia at admission was 22.49% and 5.29% was incidence of repeat episode of hypoglycemia. Pre-term (p=0.005), low birth weight (p=0.020) and SGA (p=0.012) had repeat episode of hypoglycemia. GDM (p=0.040), birth asphyxia (p=0.046) and early septicaemia (p=0.0001) were common risk factors for hypoglycemia. Poor feeding, jitteriness and respiratory abnormality were common presentation of hypoglycemic neonates. The blood glucose levels at admission were less than 30 mg/dl in neonates who later had repeat episode of hypoglycemia. Most hypoglycemic episode after admission occurred within 24 hours of life.Conclusions: LBW especially Preterm SGA neonates are at increased risk of hypoglycemia. Maternal and neonatal risk factors are GDM and birth asphyxia, early septicaemia. Screening for hypoglycemia is essential for high-risk neonates.

Comparative study of serum iron and zinc levels in term and preterm babies delivered in RMMCH

Background: Malnutrition is an important factor that influences the course of pregnancy and fetal development. It is a serious international problem which leads to a deficiency of metals, trace elements, vitamins, and proteins. Much attention has been given to the effects associated with protein deficiency. Nowadays the effects due to the deficiency of trace elements have been given much importance. Trace elements are essential for life. Deficient intake- leads to impairment of some functions. The impairment may be corrected by intake of the element in physiological amount. With the deficiency of these elements, the organisms can neither grow nor complete its life cycle. Death of an organism results when there is an absolute deficiency. Aim: To compare serum iron and zinc level in term and preterm babies. Materials and methods: Sixty pregnant women who came from in and around Chidambaram who fulfilled the inclusion criteria during the period from July 2001 to March 2002 were included in this study. Among them, 50 delivered at term (37 to 42 weeks) and the rest delivered prematurely (< 37 weeks). Serum iron and zinc level were estimated by standardized technique. The results are analyzed accordingly. Results: The estimated mean iron value for the term babies was found to be 114.34 μg/dl with the standard deviation of 34 μg/dl. In case of preterm babies, the estimated mean value for iron was found R. Manimozhi Malathi, S. Ramesh, D. Rajkumar. Comparative study of serum iron and zinc levels in term and preterm babies delivered in RMMCH. IAIM, 2018; 5(9): 58-62. Page 59 to be 97.35 μg/dl with the standard deviation of 46 μg/dl. The mean zinc value of term babies was found to be 76.26 μg/dl with the standard deviation of 23 μg/dl. For preterm babies mean zinc value was found to be 56.53 μg/dl with the standard deviation of 29 μg /dl. Conclusion: Preterm birth deprives the fetus of a significant accumulation of iron in storage that occurs beyond 32nd week, total body iron deposits in tissues, Hb and zinc are low in premature babies. Iron deficiency affects perinatal growth, maturation, and function of multiple organ systems including the heart, skeletal muscle, gastrointestinal tract, and brain. Anemia of prematurity has been defined as low hematological constant levels of hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Ht), serum iron, number of erythrocytes, the reticulocytes.

Protective effect of phellodendrine on bacterial vaginosis mice / 中草药

Objective To investigate the impact of phellodendrine on treating bacterial vaginosis (BV) mice. Methods BV model mice were induced by vaginal injecting with EPEC and MRSA. After the mice in control and model groups being administrated with phellodendrine (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg) for 7 d, the mice were sacrificed under deep anesthesia. The mice vaginal pathology changes were observed using HE staining method. IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α secretion in vagina and PGE2, PGF2α levels in uterus were detected using ELISA assay. Uterine MMP-9, TLR4, and NF-κB expression levels were measured using western blotting. Results Vaginal pathology changes were improved by phellodendrine. Specifically, phellodendrine could reduce IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α secretion in vagina, it could also reduce PGE2 and PGF2α content, and inhibit MMP-9, TLR4, and NF-κB expression levels in uterus tissue. Conclusion Phellodendrine could effectively treat BV and reduce the rise of pre-term birth by simultaneously inhibiting endovaginal inflammatory response and regulating intrauterine TLR4/NF-κB signal pathway in BV mice.

Evaluation of single family room effects on preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To explore the impact of family single room practices in NICU on maternal anxiety and breastfeeding status and neuropsychological development in preterm infants. Methods One-hundred NICU-born preterm infants were divided into the experimental group (n= 48) and the control group (n=52) according to random number table. Neonates in the experimental group were guaranteed parental care in the family ward for at least 4 hours a day during hospitalization in NICU, while the control group used a traditional video-based approach for daily scheduled visits. Finally, the results of exclusive breastfeeding, nosocomial infection, maternal anxiety, parental satisfaction, and full-term NBNA score after correction of gestational age were collected and recorded. Results The rates of exclusive breastfeeding were 82.50%(33/40),42.50%(17/40)during hospitalization and six months old in the experimental group, and 17.07%(7/41),12.20%(5/41)in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant during hospitalization and at 6 months of age (χ2=32.25, 9.40,P <0.01). The score of maternal anxiety was 33.00(31.00, 41.75)in the experimental group, and 43.00(34.50, 46.00)in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (Z=-2.97, P =0.003).The NBNA score in the experimental group was 38.50(38.00, 40.00), and 37.00(36.00, 39.00)in the control group. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(Z=-2.86, P<0.01). Conclusions The development of family ward is conducive to raising the rate of exclusive breastfeeding, reducing the incidence of nosocomial infection, relieving the anxiety of mother-infant separation and enhancing the satisfaction of parents, which can promote the behavioral and neuropsychological development of preterm infants.

Prevalence of histologic chorioamnionitis in patients with spontaneous pre-term labour in Popayán, Colombia, 2014-2016 / Prevalencia de corioamnionitis histológica en pacientes con trabajo de parto espontáneo. Popayán, Colombia, 2014-2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the presence of histologic chorioamnionitis in pregnant women in spontaneous pre-term labour, and to evaluate potential risk factors and association with clinical and paraclinical signs and symptoms. Materials and methods: Descriptive prevalence study with secondary exploratory analysis in pregnant women under 37 weeks of gestation with spontaneous delivery in whom the placenta was used for histopathology testing, conducted over a 2-year period in a high complexity hospital in Popayán, Colombia. Secondary pre-term deliveries were excluded. Consecutive sampling, with a sample size of 166 pregnant women. Social, demographic, clinical, laboratory and imaging variables were measured, as well as the placental histopathology test result. The analysis estimated the prevalence of histological chorioamnionitis period. The prevalence ratio as a measure of association and the diagnostic OR (DOR) with its respective 95% confidence interval were obtained. Results: Overall, 160 pregnant women and their placentas were analyzed over a 2-year period. There were positive reports for 110 placentas with histological chorioamnionitis, for a prevalence of 68.75 % (95 % CI: 61.49-76.00), the prevalence being higher in gestations under 34 weeks (PR= 1.48; 95 % CI: 1.20-1.83). Regarding association of signs and symptoms, a significant association was found with fever (DOR= 4.7; 95% CI: 1.05-21.09), maternal tachycardia (DOR = 4.22; 95% CI: 1.81-9.81), foetal tachycardia (DOR = 3.74; 95% CI: 1.23-11.35), absent breathing movements (DOR = 5.16; 95 % CI: 1.43-18.60), amniotic fluid lower than 2 (DOR= 5.67; 95 % CI: 1.24-25.98), and presence of neutrophilia (DOR = 2.97; 95 % CI: 1.44-6.12). Conclusions: The prevalence of histological chorioamnionitis was 67 % in pre-term deliveries and varied in accordance with gestational age.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de la corioamnionitis histológica en gestantes con trabajo de parto pretérmino espontáneo, evaluar posibles factores de riesgo y la asociación con signos clínicos y paraclínicos. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de prevalencia, con análisis secundario exploratorio en gestantes con embarazo menor a 37 semanas de gestación, con parto espontáneo, en quienes se dispuso de sus placentas para estudio histopatológico, durante un periodo de 2 años, en un hospital de alta complejidad en Popayán, Colombia. Se excluyeron partos pretérmino secundarios. Muestreo consecutivo, con tamaño muestral de 166 gestantes; se midieron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, de laboratorio e imágenes diagnósticas, y resultado histopatológico de la placenta. En el análisis se estimó la prevalencia de periodo de corioamnionitis histológica. Se obtuvo la razón de prevalencias como medida de asociación y el OR diagnóstico (ORD) con su respectivo intervalo de confianza al 95 %. Resultados: En un periodo de 2 años se analizaron 160 gestantes y sus placentas, 110 placentas fueron reportadas como positivas para corioamnionitis histológica con una prevalencia de 68,75 % (IC 95 %: 61,49-76,00), esta fue más prevalente en gestaciones menores de 34 semanas (RP= 1,48; IC 95 %: 1,20-1,83). En cuanto a la asociación de los síntomas y signos se encontró asociación significativa con la fiebre (ORD = 4,7; IC 95 %: 1,05-21,09), la taquicardia materna (ORD = 4,22; IC 95 %: 1,81-9,81), la taquicardia fetal (ORD = 3,74; IC 95 %: 1,23-11,35), movimientos respiratorios ausentes (ORD = 5,16; IC 95 %: 1,43-18,60), lago de líquido amniótico menor a 2 cm (ORD = 5,67; IC 95 %: 1,24-25,98), y presencia de neutrofilia (ORD = 2,97; IC 95 %: 1,44-6,12). Conclusiones: La prevalencia de corioamnionitis histológica es del 67 % en los partos pretérmino y varió en función de la edad gestacional.

The fidgety general movement assessment can predict motor development outcomes for pre-term twins or multiplets / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To study the predictive validity of fidgety general movement assessment in pre-term twins and multiplets for motor development outcomes.Methods A total of 53 pre-term twins or multiplets delivered between July 2011 and February 2016 participated in this study.They were assessed using a general movements (GM) assessment and participated in the follow-up program until one year old.The motor development outcomes of the infants at one year old were determined according to clinical diagnoses and the Peabody developmental motor scale number two (PDMS-2) evaluation.The predictive validity of fidgety general movement assessment for motor development outcomes was calculated against the standard motor development of infants at one year old.Results There were 53 twins or multiplets who accepted the GM assessment of fidgety movement period.Of these,43 were assessed as normal (NF) and ten (19％) as lacking a normal level of fidgety movement (F-).All 53 cases were followed-up for the motor development outcome.Forty-three cases (81.1％) were assessed as normal at one year old,while ten (18.9％) were assessed as abnormal.All ten had cerebral palsy,and no motor development retardation was found.The predictive value of F-for cerebral palsy was 90.0％ in terms of sensitivity,97.7％ in terms of specificity,90.0％ in positive predictive value,and 97.7％ in terms of negative predictive value.Conclusions Among pre-term twins or multiplets,the fidgety general movement assessment can be a useful early indicator of motor development difficulties.

Condição periodontal e avaliação dos conhecimentos e práticas na saúde bucal de gestantes de uma unidade básica de saúde / Periodontal condition and evaluation of knowledge and practices in oral health of pregnant women screened at a health basic unit

Objetivo: avaliar a condição periodontal, os conhecimentos, e as práticas em saúde bucal de gestantes em uma unidade básica de saúde. Material e métodos: 50 gestantes, com média de idade 26 anos (14 a 34 anos) participaram deste estudo. Foram utilizados instrumentos de avaliação clínica periodontal e um questionário para verificação dos dados pessoais, nível de instrução, período gestacional, e avaliação da percepção do grupo acerca da busca pelo atendimento odontológico durante a gravidez, bem como os valores relacionados à saúde bucal das gestantes. Resultados: a avaliação da condição periodontal, medida pelo IPC, mostrou que 90% das gestantes possuíam algum tipo de alteração periodontal. A gengivite, a presença de sangramento e de cálculo, foram as alterações mais encontradas. O índice periodontal que se apresentou mais elevado, dentre os sextantes observados, foi referente à presença de cálculo (42%). Quanto aos cuidados com a saúde oral, 24% das gestantes relataram escovar os dentes duas vezes ao dia. A maioria (58%) relatou fazer a escovação três vezes ao dia. Quanto ao uso de um método complementar, 68% relataram usar o fio dental. Em relação à última vez que a gestante passou por uma avaliação de um cirurgião-dentista, 46% relataram ter feito essa consulta no último ano, e 34% entre um e dois anos anteriores à pesquisa. Conclusão: é preciso aumentar o nível de consciência das futuras mães sobre a saúde bucal, já que alterações periodontais são um risco para a ocorrência de baixo peso ao nascer e parto prematuro.

Objective: to evaluate the periodontal condition, knowledge, and practices in oral health of pregnant women screened at the health basic unit. Material and methods: 50 women with a mean age of 26 years (14 to 34 years) were enrolled in this study. Clinical periodontal evaluations were made along with a questionnaire for personal data, educational levels, pregnancy period, and their perceptions regarding dental treatment, as well as values related to the oral health conditions. Results: the periodontal condition indicated that 90% of pregnant women had some kind of periodontal change. Gingivitis, bleeding and calculus were the most prevalent conditions seen. The most prevalent periodontal index was related to calculus (42%), Regarding oral healthcare, 24% reported tooth brushing twice a day, while most (58%) reported 3 times a day. In addition, 68% reported the use of dental floss. 46% reported the last dental visit in the last year, while 34% between one and two years before this survey. Conclusion: it is necessary to increase the awareness of pregnant women regarding their oral health since periodontal changes are a risk for pre-term and low-birth weight.

Application of clinical risk index for babies in low birth weight preterm infants / 中国小儿急救医学

Clinical risk index for babies( CRIB) is applied in low birth weight preterm neonates to assess the initial severity of illness,predict mortality risk rates,evaluate their own performance,and audit the performance between different medical institutions.CRIB plays an important role in the progressive develop-ment of neonatology.The scoring rules and advantagse of CRIB scorni g system were introud ced in this arti-cle.Teh scoring system is able to correctly predict mortaliyt probabilities and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for low birth weight preterm infants.

Mães de recém-nascidos prematuros e a termo hospitalizados: avaliação do apoio social e da sintomatologia ansiogênica / Madres de recién nacidos prematuros y a término hospitalizados: evaluación del apoyo social y de la sintomatología ansiógena / Mothers of hospitalized preterm and full-term newborn infants: assessment of the social support and anxiogenic symptomatology

O presente estudo tem como objetivo investigar se existe relação entre apoio social e sintomas de ansiedade em mães de bebês prematuros hospitalizados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN). Além disso, objetiva-se comparar a prevalência de sintomas de ansiedade e o apoio social percebido por mães de recém-nascidos prematuros hospitalizados em UTIN e mães de neonatos a termo. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, do qual participaram 70 genitoras de bebês a termo e 70 mães de recém-nascidos prematuros internados. Os instrumentos utilizados foram a Escala de Apoio Social e o Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado. Na análise dos dados foi usado o Teste U de Mann-Whitney e o Teste de Correlação de Spearman. Os resultados das correlações investigadas no grupo de mães de neonatos pré-termo, demonstraram haver uma associação negativa de intensidade fraca entre a Ansiedade-Estado e o Apoio Emocional, assim como relação negativa de intensidade de fraca a moderada entre a Ansiedade-Traço e o Apoio Social. Ademais, foi encontrada uma diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos pesquisados, tendo as genitoras de bebês prematuros apresentado uma mediana maior de Ansiedade-Estado. Destaca-se, portanto, a importância deste estudo ao constatar que existe relação entre sintomas de ansiedade e o apoio social percebido por mães de recém-nascidos prematuros hospitalizados. Também foi possível realizar a comparação entre genitoras que estavam vivendo o período do puerpério, sendo observado que a ansiedade do tipo situacional é mais prevalente em mães de neonatos pré-termo.

Este estudio investigó la relación entre el apoyo social y los síntomas de ansiedad en madres de bebés prematuros hospitalizados en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN). Además, tuvo como objetivo comparar la prevalencia de síntomas de ansiedad y el apoyo social percibido por madres de recién nacidos prematuros hospitalizados en UTIN y madres de neonatos a término. Se trata de un estudio transversal, en el cual participaron 70 progenitoras de bebés a término, y 70 madres de recién nacidos prematuros internados. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la Escala de Apoyo Social y el Inventario de Ansiedad Rasgo-Estado. En el análisis de los datos fueron utilizados el Test U de Mann-Whitney y el Test de Correlación de Spearman. Los resultados de las correlaciones investigadas en el grupo de las madres de bebés prematuros demostraron tener una asociación negativa de intensidad débil entre la Ansiedad-Estado y el Apoyo Emocional, así como una relación negativa de intensidad débil a moderada entre la Ansiedad-Rasgo y el Apoyo Social. Se encontró una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos investigados, donde las progenitoras de bebés prematuros presentaron una mediana mayor en lo que se refiere a la Ansiedad-Estado. Se destaca la importancia de este estudio al constatar que existe una relación entre los síntomas de ansiedad y el apoyo social percibido por madres de recién nacidos prematuros hospitalizados. Además, fue posible realizar la comparación entre las progenitoras que estaban viviendo el período de puerperio; se constató que la ansiedad de tipo situacional es más prevalente en madres de neonatos pre-término.

This research aims to examine whether a relationship exists between perceived social support and the expression of anxiety in mothers with premature hospitalized babies at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It also aims to compare the prevalence of anxiety symptoms and the social support perceived by mothers of premature newborns hospitalized at NICU and mothers of full-term neonates. It is a cross-sectional study in which 70 mothers of full-term babies and 70 mothers of hospitalized preterm newborns participated. The instruments used were the Social Support Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The Mann-Whitney U and the Spearman correlation tests were used to analyze data. The results of the correlations studied in the group of mothers of preterm neonates showed a negative correlation of weak intensity between State-Anxiety and Emotional Support, as well as a negative correlation of weak to moderate intensity between Trait-Anxiety and Social Support. A statistically significant difference was found between the examined groups, where the mothers of the premature newborns showed a greater median in the State-Anxiety inventory. The importance of this study is highlighted in finding a relationship between the symptoms of anxiety and social support perceived by mothers of premature hospitalized newborns. In addition, it was possible to make the comparison between mothers who were going through the postpartum period. It became clear that situational anxiety is more prevalent in mothers of preterm infants.

Awareness of the association between periodontal disease and pre-term births among general dentists, general medical practitioners and gynecologists.

In the recent decades, periodontal disease has been identified as a risk factor for pre-term deliveries. Hence, it is important to evaluate the awareness of health-care providers of the association between periodontal diseases and pre-term birth. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to random samples representing general medical practitioners (GMPs), general dental practitioners (GDPs) and Gynecologists for this study. A knowledge score was calculated for correct answers to 11 survey questions related to oral health effects during pregnancy and compared among the three groups. In this study, 133 physicians, 135 dentists and 100 Gynecologists completed the questionnaire. More GDPs (67.4%) than GMPs (56.4%) and Gynecologists (63%) reported there was an association between periodontal disease and pre-term low birth weight. Efforts to increase this awareness may prove valuable in improving preventive care during pregnancy.

Detección de infección por Mycoplasma en las gestantes con riesgo de parto pretérmino / Detection of Mycoplasma infection in pregnants with a risk of preterm delivery

Introducción: el parto pretérmino es el que se produce antes de las 37 sem de gestación; la sepsis vaginal constituye uno de los factores de riesgo predisponentes para este, de ahí que continúe siendo motivo de preocupación para obstetras y neonatólogos. Objetivo: evaluar el uso del Test Mycoplasma System Plus en gestaciones con riesgo de parto pretérmino, así como algunos de sus aspectos clínicos. Métodos: se realizó un estudio retrospectivo descriptivo de enero a septiembre de 2010 en el Hospital Profesor Eusebio Hernández, la muestra estuvo constituida por 88 pacientes ingresadas en el servicio de cuidados especiales perinatales con gestaciones menores de 34 sem a las que se les realizó el test y tuvieron el parto en este centro, los datos fueron recogidos de las historias clínicas e informes de microbiología agrupados en un formulario y procesados mediante estadísticas descriptivas y de distribución de frecuencia. Resultados: el 67 porciento, de las pacientes presentaban infección moderada o severa a ureaplasma mientras que los exudados vaginales simples fueron negativos en un 71,5 porciento, el antimicrobiano más utilizado fue la eritromicina. Conclusiones: la mayoría de las pacientes después del tratamiento adecuado llegaron al término de la gestación, así como presentaban exudados vaginales simple negativos, pero con un alto índice de infección a ureaplasma urealyticum

Introduction: the pre-term labor is produced before the 37 weeks of pregnancy; the vaginal sepsis is one of the predisposing risk factors to it, being a motive of worry for obstetricians and neonatologists. Objective: to assess the use of Test Mycoplasma System Plus in pregnancies with risk of pre-term labor, as well as of its clinical features. Methods: a descriptive and retrospective study was conducted from January to September, 2010 in the Profesor Eusebio Hernández Hospital; sample included 88 patients admitted in the perinatal special care unit with pregnancies under 34 weeks and performing of test who gave birth in this institution; data were collected from the medical records and microbiology reports grouped in a form and processed by descriptive statistics and of frequency distribution. Results: the 6l7 percent of patients had a moderate or severe infection due to ureaplasma where as the vaginal exudates were negatives in the 71.5 percent, the more used antimicrobial agents was the erythromycin. Conclusions: most of patients after an appropriate treatment arrive to a term pregnancy and also had negative simple vaginal exudate but with a high rate of infection due to ureaplasma urelyticum

Servicio de Medicina Fetal y el Hogar Materno en el seguimiento del embarazo múltiple / Fetal Medicine Service and the maternal home in follow-up of a multiple pregnancy

El embarazo múltiple se asocia a un incremento de la morbimortalidad perinatal. Su incidencia se ha incrementado debido al desarrollo de la reproducción asistida. OBJETIVOS: Identificar el embarazo múltiple y relacionarlo con la edad gestacional al ingreso y al parto; determinar la edad gestacional al parto en relación con el peso de los neonatos; evaluar el momento en que se utilizaron los inductores de la madurez pulmonar fetal y relacionarlo con el síndrome de dificultad respiratoria, así como describir las entidades más frecuentes. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de 566 gestantes, de ellas 40 gemelares ingresadas en el Hogar Materno Ismaelillo entre los años 2006-2009. Se revisaron las historias clínicas y se emplearon los softwares StatGraphic Plus V5 y Excel 2007. RESULTADOS: La gemelaridad constituyó el 7,0 por ciento del total. Entre las que ingresaron antes de las 20 sem la prematuridad fue del 15 por ciento; la incidencia del bajo peso a término fue del 27,5 por ciento; se identificó el síndrome de dificultad respiratoria en el 5,0 por ciento a las 28 sem; la anemia en el 55,0 por ciento y la amenaza de parto pretérmino en el 37,5 por ciento. CONCLUSIONES: El ingreso precoz no guardó relación significativa con el parto pretérmino; predominó el bajo peso a térrmino; el síndrome de dificultad respiratoria fue más frecuente en los grupos en los que se administraron tempranamente los inductores de la madurez pulmonar fetal y la anemia fue la más frecuente

The multiple pregnancy is associated with an increase of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Its incidence has increased due to the development of the assisted reproduction OBJECTIVES: To identify the multiple pregnancy related to gestational age ad admission and to labor, to determine the gestational age at labor in relation to the neonate weight, to assess the moment to use the fetal pulmonary maturity inductors and relate it to breathlessness and to describe the more frequent entities. METHODS: A descriptive and observational study was performed in 566 pregnants (40 twins) admitted in the Ismaelillo Maternal home between 2006 and 2009. Medical records were reviewed and StatGrahic Puls V5 and Excel 2007 were used. RESULtS: The twinning was the 7,0 percent of total. Among those admitted before twinning was of 15,6 percent; incidence of term low weight was of 27,5 percent; breathlessness syndrome was identified in the 6,0 percent at 28 weeks; anemia in the 55,0 percent and preterm labor threat in the 37,5 percent. CONCLUSIONS: The early admission hasn't a significant relation to the preterm labor, there was predominance of term low weight, where the breathlessness syndrome was the more frequent in groups with early applications of inductors of fetal pulmonary maturity and the anemia was also the more frequent

Espaço de Sala de Espera: informações em saúde, desenvolvimento e comportamento infantil / Waiting Room: health information, child development and behavior

Propostas de humanização no cuidado, em uma perspectiva centrada no cliente, com ênfase na assistência integral à tríade mãe/filho/família, têm sido foco de discussão entre os profissionais e instituições de saúde que prestam assistência ao recém-nascido pré-termo. Objetivos: levantar a frequência de queixa de sinais de agitação em crianças pré-termo de um a três anos e a necessidade de orientação aos pais, tendo como base o registro em prontuário. Método: a amostra consistiu de 132 crianças, que iniciaram o programa de acompanhamento no Ambulatório da Criança de Risco (ACRIAR) no ano de 2004. Foram obtidos os registros de problemas de comportamento, resistência a limites e dificuldade para focar a atenção durante as consultas de acompanhamento. Resultados: verificou-se que os principais sinais registrados foram agitação e irritação, comportamento de birra, pouca colaboração durante as avaliações, resistência a limites e a atendimento de solicitações e regras e dificuldade para focar a atenção durante as consultas de acompanhamentos. Conclusão: os resultados indicam a necessidade de orientação preventiva aos pais de crianças pré-termo sobre manejo do comportamento. Foi elaborada cartilha informativa, sendo utilizada como guia de orientação para informar aos pais como estabelecer limites aos filhos por meio de condutas firmes e coerentes, sem excesso de autoridade ou castigos. Esse recurso tem sido bem avaliado pelas famílias, possibilitando discutir e refletir sobre condutas e atitudes frente aos comportamentos inapropriados das crianças em situações do dia-a-dia...

Introduction: proposals for health care humanization focused on the patient, emphasizing the comprehensive health care of the triad mother/childl family, have been focused on discussions among health professionals and institutions that provide health care to pre-term newborns. Objectives: to assess the frequency of complaints about signs of agitation in pre-term children from one to three years old and the need for orientation to the parents based on the records. Method: the sample included 132 children that started in the follow up program at the Risk Child Ambulatory I Ambulatório da Criança de Risco (ACRIAR) in 2004. The records of behavior problems, resistance to limits and attention difficulties during follow up consultations were used. Results: the main signs found were restlessness and irritation, stubbornness, poor cooperation during evaluation, resistance 10 limits and rules, and difficulties to direct attention during follow up consultations. Conclusion: the results indicate the need for preventive guidance 10 the parents of lhe pre-term children about behavior management. An informalion booklet was prepared, to be used as guidance to inform parents about how to set limits 10 the children by means of firm and consistent behavior without excess of authority or punishment. This resource has been well accepted by the families, making possible the discussion and reflection about behaviors and altitudes in face of children's inappropriate behavior in the day by day situations...