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The neonatal intensive care unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies: The first few years' experience / La Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales del Hospital Universitario de West Indies Primeros años de experiencia
Trotman, H.
  • Trotman, H; The University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health. JM
West Indian med. j ; 55(2): 75-79, Mar. 2006.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-472662
ABSTRACT
A retrospective analysis of neonates admitted for ventilatory support to the neonatal intensive care unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies between August 2001 and December 2004 was conducted. One hundred and thirty-eight neonates fulfilled criteria for admission into the study. Ninety-eight (71) were inborn, 88 (64) survived and 50 (36) died. The median age at death was 72 hours and 72of non-survivors died within one week of life. The main reasons for admission into the unit were respiratory distress syndrome 87(63), followed by hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy 15 (11), surgical indications 13 (9) and meconium aspiration syndrome 11 (8). Babies with meconium aspiration syndrome and surgical problems had the best survival 82and 85respectively. Survival rates increased with increasing birthweight and gestational age. The most common complication seen was air leaks. The judicious use of neonatal intensive care measures in a developing country can result in a reduction of morbidity and mortality. However to maximize on benefits versus cost in an atmosphere of budgetary constraint evidence based management policies and protocols must be developed and implemented.
RESUMEN
Se llevó a cabo un análisis retrospectivo de recién nacidos ingresados para recibir soporte respiratorio en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (UCIN) del Hospital Universitario de West Indies, entre agosto de 2001 y diciembre de 2004. Ciento treinta y ocho neonatos cumplieron con los criterios de admisión al estudio. Noventa y ocho (71%) fueron pacientes inborn, es decir, nacidos en el mismo hospital, 88 (64%) sobrevivieron y 50 (36%) fallecieron. La edad promedio de muerte fue 72 horas y el 72% de los que no sobrevivieron murió en el transcurso de la primera semana de vida. Las razones principales de ingreso a la unidad fueron el síndrome de insuficiencia respiratoria 87(63%), seguido por la encefalopatía hipóxica isquémica 15 (11%), indicaciones quirúrgicas 13 (9%) y el síndrome de aspiración de meconio 11 (8%). Los bebés con síndrome de aspiración meconial y problemas quirúrgicos, tuvieron los mejores índices de supervivencia – 82% y 85% respectivamente. Las tasas de supervivencia experimentaron un incremento proporcional al aumento del peso al nacer y la edad gestacional. La complicación más comúnmente observable fue el escape de aire. El uso juicioso de medidas en el cuidado intensivo neonatal puede traducirse en una reducción de la morbilidad y la mortalidad. Sin embargo, a fin de maximizar los beneficios frente a los costos en una atmósfera de limitaciones presupuestarias, se hace indispensable implementar y desarrollar políticas y protocolos de administración basados en evidencias.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Hospitals, University Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Hospitals, University Type of study: Practice guideline / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM