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Current Controversies in the Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants.
Indian Pediatr ; 2014 Apr; 51(4): 289-294
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-170577
ABSTRACT

Objective:

Patent ductus arteriosus is very commonly seen in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, affecting about one-third. The present review tries to identify the group of VLBW infants who need active intervention in day-to-day practice and to determine the mode of intervention, based on current published literatures.

Methods:

We searched the Cochrane library, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL databases, and reference that of identified trials. Results and

Conclusions:

Preterm infants with a birth weight of <800g are at risk of significant morbidity and mortality from PDA; it would be reasonable to treat them when symptomatic or if requiring positive pressure ventilator support. Those weighing >800g are unlikely to need treatment unless they are ventilator-dependent or show evidence of congestive heart failure.

Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2014 Type: Article