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The outcomes of retinopathy of prematurity in relation to duration of low dose oxygen therapy / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics ; : 50-55, 2009.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-123133
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study aimed to determine the influence of low-dose oxygen (FiO2 <25%) therapy through nasal cannulae on the progress and prognosis of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) as well as methods of preventing ROP.

METHODS:

Our subjects comprised premature infants (gestation period <37 weeks; birth weight <1,750 g) born in Daegu Fatima Hospital between February 1,2001 and January 31,2006. We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the medical records of 273 patients who were available for eye examination and follow up over 6 months.

RESULTS:

The factors maximally influencing the occurrence of ROP were low gestation age and low birth weight. We observed that the incidence of ROP increased with the increasing duration of low-dose oxygen therapy. ROP onset was delayed during ongoing oxygen therapy; however, rapid progression of ROP occurred after the discontinuation of oxygen therapy among premature infants up to the prethreshold stage.

CONCLUSION:

To prevent of occurrence of severe ROP and its rapid progression, the period of low-dose oxygen therapy needs to be shortened. Moreover, frequent eye examinations should be performed after the discontinuation of oxygen therapy.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Oxygen / Prognosis / Birth Weight / Retinopathy of Prematurity / Infant, Low Birth Weight / Infant, Premature / Medical Records / Incidence / Retrospective Studies / Risk Factors Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Infant, Newborn / Pregnancy Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Pediatrics Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Oxygen / Prognosis / Birth Weight / Retinopathy of Prematurity / Infant, Low Birth Weight / Infant, Premature / Medical Records / Incidence / Retrospective Studies / Risk Factors Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans / Infant, Newborn / Pregnancy Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Pediatrics Year: 2009 Type: Article