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An Pediatr (Barc) ; 68(2): 181-8, 2008 Feb.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18341886

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To design and implement a registry of infants weighing less than 1,500 g at birth in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective, cohort, multicenter study. All live born infants weighing less than 1,500 g in several voluntarily participating neonatal units in public and private hospitals were included. RESULTS: In the first 4 years of the registry (2002 to 2005), 9,638 very-low-birth-weight infants were born in the 65 neonatal units that have so far joined the program. CONCLUSIONS: The goal of very-low-birth-weight infant databases is to try to improve the quality and safety of the medical care given to these newborns and their families. This type of program helps to coordinate and promote several areas, including those of health education, training of medical staff, research and development, surveillance and quality improvement.


Subject(s)
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight , Registries , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Prospective Studies , Spain
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 68(2): 181-188, feb. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-63795

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Diseño y desarrollo de un registro de niños de menos de 1.500 g al nacer en España. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohortes prospectivo multicéntrico. Se incluyen todos los recién nacidos vivos de peso inferior a 1.500 g al nacer en las unidades neonatales (UN) que voluntariamente se integren en el proyecto. Resultados: En los primeros 4 años de funcionamiento del registro han participado en el estudio 65 UN diferentes. El total de niños seleccionados entre 2002 y 2005 es de 9.637. Conclusiones: La misión de las bases de datos de los niños de muy bajo peso al nacer es intentar mejorar la calidad y la seguridad de los cuidados médicos que se proporcionan a los recién nacidos y a su familia. Su desarrollo posibilita la coordinación de programas de educación sanitaria y formación de profesionales médicos y de enfermería, de líneas de investigación y de proyectos de mejora (AU)


Objective: To design and implement a registry of infants weighing less than 1,500 g at birth in Spain. Material and methods: Prospective, cohort, multicenter study. All live born infants weighing less than 1,500 g in several voluntarily participating neonatal units in public and private hospitals were included. Results: In the first 4 years of the registry (2002 to 2005), 9,638 very-low-birth-weight infants were born in the 65 neonatal units that have so far joined the program. Conclusions: The goal of very-low-birth-weight infant databases is to try to improve the quality and safety of the medical care given to these newborns and their families. This type of program helps to coordinate and promote several areas, including those of health education, training of medical staff, research and development, surveillance and quality improvement (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Very Low Birth Weight , Records/statistics & numerical data , Research Design , Spain , Cohort Studies , Morbidity , Infant Mortality
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Bol. pediatr ; 47(201): 284-291, 2007. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-056541

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Recientemente se ha sugerido que la procalcitonina (PCT) tiene capacidad discriminativa en el diagnóstico de sepsis neonatal. El objetivo de este estudio prospectivo multicéntrico es evaluar la utilidad de la PCT como marcador de sepsis neonatal de origen nosocomial. Pacientes y métodos: Se incluyeron 100 neonatos con sospecha de sepsis nosocomial de entre 4 y 28 días de vida ingresados en los servicios de neonatología de 13 hospitales de tercer nivel de España durante un período de 1 año. Se midió la concentración de PCT mediante análisis inmunoluminométrico. Se calculó la eficacia diagnóstica de la PCT en el momento de la sospecha de infección, a las 12-24 h y a las 36-48 h. Resultados: Se diagnosticaron 61 casos de sepsis nosocomial. Las concentraciones de PCT fueron superiores en los casos de sepsis nosocomial frente a los neonatos con sospecha de sepsis no confirmada. Los neonatos con sepsis por estafilococos coagulasa-negativos mostraron niveles de PCT más bajos que aquellos con sepsis nosocomial por otros agentes. Los puntos de corte óptimo para la PCT de acuerdo con las curvas ROC fueron 0,59 ng/mL en el momento de la sospecha de infección (sensibilidad 81,4%, especificidad 80,6%), 1,34 ng/mLa las 12-24 h (sensibilidad 73,7%, especificidad 80,6%) y 0,69 ng/mL a las 36-48 h (sensibilidad 86,5%, especificidad 72,7%) para el diagnóstico de sepsis de origen nosocomial. Conclusiones: La PCT mostró una moderada capacidad diagnóstica para la sepsis neonatal de origen nosocomial desde el momento de la sospecha de infección. Aunque por sí sola no sería suficientemente fiable, podría ser útil como parte de un chequeo de sepsis más completo (AU)


Background: It has recently been suggested that serum procalcitonin (PCT) is of value in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis, with varying results. The aim of this prospective multicenter study was to assess the usefulness of PCT as a marker of neonatal sepsis of nosocomial origin. Methods: One hundred infants aged between 4 and 28 days of life admitted to the Neonatology Services of 13 acutecare teaching hospitals in Spain over 1-year with clinical suspicion of neonatal sepsis of nosocomial origin were included in the study. Serum PCT concentrations were determined by a specific immunoluminometric assay. The reliability of PCT for the diagnosis of nosocomial neonatal sepsis at the time of suspicion of infection and at 12-24 h and 36-48 h after the onset of symptoms was calculated. Results: The diagnosis of nosocomial sepsis was confirmed in 61 neonates. Serum PCT concentrations were significantly higher at initial suspicion and at 12–24 h and 36- 48 h after the onset of symptoms in neonates with confirmed sepsis than in neonates with clinically suspected but not confirmed sepsis. Optimal PCT thresholds according to ROC curves were 0,59 ng/mL at the time of suspicion of sepsis (sensitivity 81,4%, specificity 80,6%); 1,34 ng/mL within 12-24 h of birth (sensitivity 73,7%, specificity 80,6%), and 0,69 ng/mL within 36-48 h of birth (sensitivity 86,5%, specificity 72,7%). Conclusions: Serum PCT concentrations showed a moderate diagnostic reliability for the detection of nosocomial neonatal sepsis from the time of suspicion of infection. PCT is not sufficiently reliable to be the sole marker of sepsis, but would be useful as part of a full sepsis evaluation (AU)


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Humans , Sepsis/complications , Sepsis/diagnosis , Cross Infection/complications , Cross Infection/diagnosis , Calcitonin , Sensitivity and Specificity , Risk Factors , Predictive Value of Tests , Prospective Studies , Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods , Polymerase Chain Reaction/trends
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An Pediatr (Barc) ; 58(4): 350-6, 2003 Apr.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12681184

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety and efficacy of two low expiratory resistance models of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (n-CPAP) in preterm infants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A 1-year prospective trial was performed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of La Fe Hospital to compare the Infant Flow (IF) and Medijet (MJ) devices. All preterm infants requiring n-CPAP for respiratory distress at birth (group I), infants weighting less than 1500 g requiring postextubation (group II) and those with apnea-bradycardia syndrome (ABS) (group III) were included. The patients were randomly assigned to IF or MJ. RESULTS: A total of 125 patients received 226 treatments (IF: n 5 126: MJ: n 5 110). The mean gestational age was 29.4 weeks and the mean birth weight was 1340 g.Efficacy. In group I (n 5 73) no difference were found between systems and 6 hours' after initiation of n-CPAP decreases in FiO2, CO2 and respiratory effort were similar. The need for intubation was also similar (IF: 34.6 %; MJ: 24.1 %). In group II (n 5 73) the need for reintubation at 48 hours was similar with both treatments (IF:19 %; MJ: 8 %). In group III (n 5 80) resolution of ABS was similar after 24 hours of n-CPAP (IF: 46 %; MJ: 58 %). The need for intubation was also similar (IF: 26 %; MJ: 10 %).Complications. Air leaks occurred in six preterm infants (IF: 4; MJ: 2). Severe abdominal distension occurred in 5 % with both systems. Five infants had significant nasal lesions (IF: 1; MJ: 4). CONCLUSIONS: The efficacy and safety of both systems was similar in the variables studied and no significant differences were found.


Subject(s)
Infant, Premature, Diseases/therapy , Positive-Pressure Respiration/instrumentation , Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn/therapy , Sleep Apnea Syndromes/therapy , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Premature , Positive-Pressure Respiration/methods , Treatment Outcome
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 58(4): 350-356, abr. 2003.
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-21096

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Comparar la eficacia y seguridad de dos modelos diferentes de presión positiva continua en la vía aérea por vía nasal (CPAP-n) de baja resistencia, en recién nacidos pretérminos. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo realizado en cuidados intensivos neonatales del Hospital La Fe durante un año, comparando los sistemas Infant Flow (IF) y Medijet (MJ). Se incluyeron todos los pretérminos que precisaron CPAP-n por distrés respiratorio al ingreso (grupo I), postextubación en menores de 1.500 g al nacimiento (grupo II) y síndrome apneico-bradicárdico (grupo III); asignación aleatoria a uno u otro sistema. Resultados: Estudiamos 125 pacientes, que recibieron 226 tratamientos; 126 con IF y 110 con MJ. Media edad gestacional, 29,4 semanas, y peso al nacimiento, 1.340 g. Eficacia. Grupo I (n 73): no hubo diferencias entre los 2 modelos consiguiéndose a las 6 h del inicio de CPAP-n descensos de la fracción inspiratoria de oxígeno (FiO2), presión parcial de dióxido de carbono (pCO2) y esfuerzo respiratorio; necesidad similar de intubación y ventilación (34,6 por ciento IF y 24,1 por ciento MJ). Grupo II (n 73): porcentaje de reintubación semejante a 48 h (19 por ciento IF y 8 por ciento MJ). Grupo III (n 80): tras 24 h de CPAP-n desaparecieron las apneas en proporción similar (46 por ciento IF y 58 por ciento MJ); precisaron intubación y ventilación 24 por ciento del IF y 10 por ciento del MJ. Complicaciones. Escapes aéreos: 6 pacientes (4 IF y 2 MJ). Distensión abdominal grave: similar con ambos sistemas (5 por ciento). Lesión nasal significativa: 5 pacientes (1 IF y 4 MJ).Conclusiones Los dos sistemas de CPAP-n han sido efectivos y seguros en los supuestos estudiados, sin diferencias significativas en los resultados (AU)


Subject(s)
Infant, Newborn , Humans , Sleep Apnea Syndromes , Treatment Outcome , Positive-Pressure Respiration , Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn , Infant, Premature , Infant, Premature, Diseases
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Acta pediatr. esp ; 60(5): 261-268, mayo 2002. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-12886

ABSTRACT

Se realiza una revisión y puesta al día de las necesidades nutritivas del recién nacido pretérmino. Se analizan los diversos nutrientes y las recomendaciones de diferentes organismos y publicaciones internacionales, con especial referencia a los ácidos grasos insaturados de cadena larga y su importancia en los niños prematuros. Finalmente, se describe el protocolo que el servicio de Neonatología tiene establecido para la alimentación en estos niños (AU)


Subject(s)
Female , Male , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Premature/physiology , Fatty Acids, Unsaturated/administration & dosage , Fatty Acids, Unsaturated/therapeutic use , Clinical Protocols , Nutritional Requirements , Water/administration & dosage , Proteins/administration & dosage , Fats/administration & dosage , Fats/therapeutic use , Sodium, Dietary/administration & dosage , Potassium, Dietary/administration & dosage , Dietary Minerals/administration & dosage , Dietary Vitamins/administration & dosage , Dietary Vitamins/therapeutic use , Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena/education , Nutritional Physiological Phenomena/education , Infant, Small for Gestational Age/physiology , Infant, Low Birth Weight/physiology , Parenteral Nutrition/methods , Electrolytes/administration & dosage
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Rev. esp. pediatr. (Ed. impr.) ; 56(6): 473-478, nov. 2000. tab
Article in ES | IBECS | ID: ibc-3896

ABSTRACT

Presentamos los 26 casos de hidrocefalia posthemorrágica neonatal diagnosticados en nuestro hospital en un período de cinco años. Se analizan las características clínico-biológicas de los pacientes, el tratamiento administrado y la evolución clínica. En seis de los casos se efectuaron punciones lumbares seriadas con el fin de drenar el líquido cefalorraquídeo y disminuir la presión intracraneal. No fue necesario otro tipo de tratamiento en cuatro de los casos. La ecografía doppler cerebral permite diagnosticar el aumento de la presión intracraneal y es un complemento eficaz en la aplicación de la técnica de las punciones lumbares repetidas. Revisamos también la bibliografía correspondiente al tratamiento de la hidrocefalia posthemorrágica en recién nacidos pretérmino (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Spinal Puncture , Intracranial Hemorrhages/therapy , Hydrocephalus/therapy , Dilatation , Gestational Age , Birth Weight , Infant, Premature , Intracranial Hemorrhages/complications , Follow-Up Studies , Intracranial Pressure , Hydrocephalus/etiology
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An Esp Pediatr ; 45(6): 631-4, 1996 Dec.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9133230

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to document the current patterns and trends in the prophylaxis of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn in the Community of Valencia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We sent a questionnaire to all public maternity units asking about prophylaxis instructions, including dosage, via of administration and changes in these instructions during the last ten-year period. RESULTS: During the study period, a total of 397,104 infants were born. In 1985, all thirteen maternity units gave intramuscular prophylaxis. In 1990, fifteen of 16 maternity units gave parenteral prophylaxis, with the other giving oral vitamin K. Currently, of the eighteen public center 14 (77.8%) give intramuscular prophylaxis and the remaining 4 (22.2%) use an oral route. These 4 centers cover an area representing a population of 17.9% of the live births in 1994. CONCLUSIONS: In our community there is little evidence of change to oral route for the administration of vitamin K in the prophylaxis of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Because a doubt remains in the efficacy of oral vitamin K, a centralized system to control all cases of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn should be established in order to check the security of this route of administration.


Subject(s)
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding/prevention & control , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Spain , Surveys and Questionnaires , Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding/epidemiology
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An Esp Pediatr ; 10(5): 483-8, 1977 May.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-900665

ABSTRACT

A case of pneumopericardium in a newborn affected of hyaline membrane disease, and undergoing assisted ventilación is presented. Literature is reviewed. Physiopatology, morbidity, mortality, and predispossing factors are described. Knowledge of the clinical simptomatology is essential in order to perform the prompt pericardiocentesis, should cardiac tamponade be present.


Subject(s)
Infant, Newborn, Diseases/diagnosis , Pneumopericardium/diagnosis , Humans , Hyaline Membrane Disease/complications , Hyaline Membrane Disease/therapy , Infant, Newborn , Pneumopericardium/diagnostic imaging , Pneumopericardium/therapy , Radiography , Respiration, Artificial
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