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Outcome of extremely low birthweight infants at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica / Resultado de neonatos de peso extremadamente bajo al nacer en el Hospital Universitario de West Indies, Jamaica
Trotman, H; Lord, C.
  • Trotman, H; The University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health. JM
  • Lord, C; The University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health. JM
West Indian med. j ; 56(5): 409-413, Oct. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-491689
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the early outcome of extremely low birthweight infants delivered at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

METHODS:

A two-year retrospective review of the charts of all live, inborn extremely low birthweight infants admitted to the neonatal unit between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2003 was conducted Differences between survivors and non-survivors were determined using analysis of variance and predictors of outcome were determined using multiple regression models.

RESULTS:

During the study period, 47 extremely low birthweight infants were admitted to the neonatal unit. The mean +/- SD birthweight and gestational age of these infants were 780 +/- 137 g and 27 +/- 2 weeks respectively. Twenty (43%) infants survived Babies (19; 58%) of gestational age > or = 27 weeks had increased survival compared to those < 27 weeks, (1; 7%; p = 0.001) and babies weighing > or = 750 g had increased survival (17, 65%) compared to those weighing < 750 g, (3, 14%; p < 0.001). Infants delivered by Caesarean section had improved survival 15 (58%) over those delivered vaginally (5, 24%; p = 0.02). All six (100%) infants whose mothers did not receive prenatal steroids died while 18 (50%) infants whose mothers received prenatal steroids died (p = 0.02). Significant factors associated with outcome were offered and gender was entered into a multiple regression model; gestational age and female gender remained independent predictors of survival.

CONCLUSION:

Obstetric measures for the prevention of preterm delivery need to be optimized in order to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with extremely low birthweight infants.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Describir el resultado precoz de neonatos de peso extremadamente bajo al nacer, en partos realizados en el Hospital Universitario de West Indies.

MÉTODOS:

Se llevó a cabo un estudio retrospectivo de dos años de las estadísticas médicas de todos los neonatos de peso extremadamente bajo, nacidos en la unidad de cuidados neonatales de este mismo hospital entre enero 1 de 2002 y diciembre 31 de 2003. Las diferencias entre los sobrevivientes y los no sobrevivientes fueron determinadas usando análisis de varianza y los predictores de resultado fueron determinados usando modelos de regresión múltiple.

RESULTADOS:

Durante el periodo de estudio, 47 neonatos de peso extremadamente bajo al nace, fueron ingresados a la unidad de cuidados neonatales. La media ± desviación estándar (SD) del peso al nacer y la edad gestacional de estos neonatos fueron 780 ± 137 g y 27 ± 2 semanas, respectivamente. Veinte (43%) neonatos sobrevivieron. Los bebés (19; 58%) de edad gestacional $ 27 semanas habían aumentado su supervivencia en comparación con aquellos < 27 semanas, uno (7%; p = 0.001) y los bebés que pesaban $ 750 g habEDan aumentado su supervivencia a 17 (65%) en comparación con aquellos que pesaban < 750 g, 3 (14%) p < 0.001. Los neonatos nacidos de partos por cesárea habían mejorado supervivencia a 15 (58%) por encima de los 5 (24%) p = 0.02 nacidos por parto vaginal. Todos los neonatos de un número de seis (100%), cuyas madres no recibieron esteroides prenatales murieron, en tanto que 18 (50%) neonatos cuyas madres recibieron esteroides prenatales murieron, p = 0.02. Se ofrecieron factores significativos asociados con el resultado y el gênero se entró en un modelo de regresión múltiple; la edad del gestacional y el género "hembra" continuaron siendo predictores independientes de supervivencia.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Las medidas obstétricas para la prevención del parto pretérmino necesitan ser optimizadas a fin de disminuir la morbosidad y la mortalidad...
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Infant, Low Birth Weight / Infant, Premature / Pregnancy Outcome / Treatment Outcome / Hospitals, University Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Infant, Newborn / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 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: Infant, Low Birth Weight / Infant, Premature / Pregnancy Outcome / Treatment Outcome / Hospitals, University Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Infant, Newborn / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM