Impacto da fisioterapia aquática em UTIN sobre a mobilidade diafragmática avaliada por ultrassonografia cinesiológica: ensaio clínico / Impact of Aquatic Therapy in the NICU on diaphragmatic mobility assessed by ultrasound: clinical trial

INTRODUÇÃO: A fisioterapia aquática é uma modalidade de hidroterapia realizada em recém-nascidos (RN) nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN). Os efeitos sobre nível de dor, estado comportamental e função respiratória já são conhecidos, porém pouco se refere aos efeitos sobre a função diafragmática na população recém-nascida a termo prematura. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da fisioterapia aquática sobre a amplitude diafragmática por meio da ultrassonografia cinesiológica diafragmática (USCD) em RNs internados em UTIN, bem como a segurança de sua realização quanto a estabilidade clínica dos RNs, estado comportamental, dor e desconforto respiratório. MÉTODOS: Ensaio clínico tipo antes e depois, de caráter transversal. Os RNs participantes do estudo receberam uma única intervenção com fisioterapia aquática durante 10 minutos. Foi realizada a avaliação utilizando a USCD antes e depois da sessão, e anotado as frequências cardíaca e respiratória, estado comportamental, dor e desconforto respiratório. RESULTADOS: Participaram 26 RNs. Observou-se aumento significativo da amplitude diafragmática (p= 0,02) e da saturação periférica de oxigênio (p= 0,05); os parâmetros fisiológicos permaneceram nos limites da normalidade e a intervenção não provocou desorganização comportamental, dor ou desconforto respiratório aos RNs. CONCLUSÃO: A fisioterapia aquática promoveu aumento da amplitude diafragmática, sugerindo que esta técnica pode ser utilizada como forma de estimular a contração da musculatura respiratória em RN, além de se mostrar uma técnica segura, pois não gerou instabilidade clínica, desorganização comportamental, dor ou desconforto respiratório aos participantes.

INTRODUCTION: Aquatic physiotherapy is a modality of hydrotherapy performed on newborn babies (NB) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The effects on pain levels, behavior, and respiratory function are already known; however, little has been said about the effects on diaphragmatic function in the preterm newborn population. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of aquatic physiotherapy on diaphragmatic amplitude using diaphragmatic kinesiologic ultrasound (DKUS) in NBs admitted to a NICU, as well as the safety regarding the clinical stability of the NBs, behavioral state, pain, and respiratory distress. METHODS: Crosssectional before-and-after clinical trial. The NBs participating in the study received a single intervention with aquatic physiotherapy for 10 minutes. An assessment was performed using the USCD before and after the session, and heart and respiratory rates, behavioral state, pain, and respiratory discomfort were recorded. RESULTS: Twenty-six NBs participated. There was a significant increase in diaphragmatic amplitude (p= 0.02) and peripheral oxygen saturation (p= 0.05); physiological parameters remained within normal limits, and the intervention did not cause behavioral disorganization, pain, or respiratory discomfort in NBs. CONCLUSION: Aquatic physiotherapy promoted an increase in diaphragmatic amplitude, suggesting that this technique can be used as a way to stimulate the contraction of the respiratory muscles in NB, in addition to being a safe technique, as it did not generate clinical instability, behavioral disorganization, pain, or respiratory discomfort to the participants.

Bioelectrical Impedance in Premature Newborns and Its Relationship with Diet Therapy in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

(1) Background: To estimate resistance, reactance, and phase angle values among moderate preterm infants and their variation according to neonatal and maternal characteristics and nutritional intake. (2) Methods: This was a cohort that evaluated 43 moderate preterm infants using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The study variables included resistance, reactance, and phase angle measurements, in addition to classification of nutritional intake. (3) Results: Mean resistance was 602.0 ± 118.2 Ω, reactance was 57.2 Ω (IQR = 42.6-65.2), and phase angle was 522° (IQR = 4.1-6.6). Lower resistance values were found in the presence of risky pregnancy (532.2 ± 111.9 Ω vs. 650.9 ± 97.9 Ω, p < 0.001) and lower reactance values, in the presence of harmful maternal lifestyle habits at both the first (p = 0.01) and second assessments (p = 0.01). Eight preterm infants were considered to have insufficient nutritional intake (23.5%); 17, sufficient (50.0%) and 9, partially sufficient (26.5%). There was less reactance among preterm infants with insufficient nutritional intake (p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: The bioelectrical impedance analysis measurements were within the range of values reported in other studies. There was an association between full diet and adequate nutritional intake with higher resistance values, while a lower reactance value was associated with the presence of risky pregnancy and harmful maternal lifestyle.

Application of bioelectrical impedance in newborns: an integrative review / Aplicación de la impedancia bioeléctrica en recién nacidos: revisión integradora

Objective: the objective of this study was to identify the use of bioelectrical impedance in newborns (NB), as this is an easy-to-apply and non-invasive method of measurement that can be used for distinguishing fat-free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM), and total body water (TBW). Method: this was an integrative review of the literature using the PUBMED/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Virtual Health Library databases to search for original articles between 2010-2020. A total of 900 articles were retrieved; after checking for duplicity and applying the eligibility criteria, 9 were further analyzed. Results: about the results, five studies used single frequency bioimpedance, with a specific population of neonates, preterm and/or full term, and different clinical conditions. Resistance was the most studied bioelectric indicator, the phase angle is little explored, and four studies investigated body composition (FFM, FM and TBW). Studies found that preterm newborns had lower amounts of TBW, FFM, and FM than term newborns, and there were differences in body composition between sex. The phase angle was lower for preterm newborns. Babies fed babies with high protein formulas had increases in the FFM. Conclusion: there is a need for multicenter studies to define standardized methods to be used with this public. (AU)

Objetivo: el objetivo de este estudio fue identificar el uso de la impedancia bioeléctrica en recién nacidos (NB), ya que ese método es de fácil medición y no invasivo para la distinción de masa libre de grasa (MLG), masa grasa (MG) y agua corporal total (ACT). Método: esta fue una revisión integradora de la literatura utilizando PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science y Virtual Health Library para la búsqueda de artículos originales (2010-2020). En total, se encontraron 900 artículos, aunque tras la verificación de duplicidad y aplicación delos criterios de elegibilidad, solo 9 fueron para análisis. Resultados: cinco estudios utilizaron el dispositivo de monofrecuencia. Cada investigación se aplicó en una población específica de neonatos, prematuros y/o a término y diferentes condiciones clínicas. La resistencia fue el indicador bioeléctrico más estudiado, el ángulo de fase fue poco explorado y cuatro estudios investigaron la composición corporal. Dos estudios encontraron que los recién nacidos prematuros tienen menos cantidades de ACT, MLG y MG que los RNT y se observó diferencia en la composición corporal entre los sexos. El ángulo de fase fue inferior en prematuros. Los lactantes que se alimentaron con una fórmula con mayor contenido proteico tenían una mayor cantidad de MLG. Conclusión: se observa la necesidad de estudios multicéntricos para definir métodos estandarizados para ser utilizados con este público. (AU)

Application of bioelectrical impedance in newborns: an integrative review.

Introduction: Objective: the objective of this study was to identify the use of bioelectrical impedance in newborns (NB), as this is an easy-to-apply and non-invasive method of measurement that can be used for distinguishing fat-free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM), and total body water (TBW). Method: this was an integrative review of the literature using the PUBMED/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Virtual Health Library databases to search for original articles between 2010-2020. A total of 900 articles were retrieved; after checking for duplicity and applying the eligibility criteria, 9 were further analyzed. Results: about the results, five studies used single frequency bioimpedance, with a specific population of neonates, preterm and/or full term, and different clinical conditions. Resistance was the most studied bioelectric indicator, the phase angle is little explored, and four studies investigated body composition (FFM, FM and TBW). Studies found that preterm newborns had lower amounts of TBW, FFM, and FM than term newborns, and there were differences in body composition between sex. The phase angle was lower for preterm newborns. Babies fed babies with high protein formulas had increases in the FFM. Conclusion: there is a need for multicenter studies to define standardized methods to be used with this public.

Introducción: Objetivo: el objetivo de este estudio fue identificar el uso de la impedancia bioeléctrica en recién nacidos (NB), ya que ese método es de fácil medición y no invasivo para la distinción de masa libre de grasa (MLG), masa grasa (MG)y agua corporal total. Método: esta fue una revisión integradora de la literatura utilizando PUBMED/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science y Virtual Health Library para la búsqueda de artículos originales (2010-2020). En total, se encontraron 900 artículos, aunque tras la verificación de duplicidad y aplicación de los criterios de elegibilidad, solo 9 fueron para análisis. Resultados: cinco estudios utilizaron el dispositivo de monofrecuencia. Cada investigación se aplicó en una población específica de neonatos, prematuros y/o a término y diferentes condiciones clínicas. La resistencia fue el indicador bioeléctrico más estudiado, el ángulo de fase fue poco explorado y cuatro estudios investigaron la composición corporal. Dos estudios encontraron que los recién nacidos prematuros tienen menos cantidades de ACT, MLG y MG que los RNT y se observó diferencia en la composición corporal entre los sexos. El ángulo de fase fue inferior en prematuros. Los lactantes que se alimentaron con una fórmula con mayor contenido proteico tenían una mayor cantidad de MLG. Conclusión: se observa la necesidad de estudios multicéntricos para definir métodos estandarizados para ser utilizados con este público.

Effects of hydrotherapy and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on weight gain of preterm infants admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Abstract Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydrotherapy and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on the birth weight of preterm infants admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Method: It was a randomized controlled trial, without blinding, in which 44 preterm infants of both sexes with gestational age between 32 and 34 weeks were included into two groups: hydrotherapy group (n = = 22) and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation group (n = 22). Weight gain was the parameter assessed daily. Results: In the tactile-kinesthetic stimulation group there was a variation in weight gain, but without significant difference (p = 0,43). However, in the hydrotherapy group, it was observed that increased weight gain started from the 2nd day (p < 0,001). Conclusions: Hydrotherapy group presented significantly increased weight after the interventions, indicating that this technique can interfere with weight gain in preterm infants.

[Errata] Fatores associados ao uso de oxigenoterapia e suporte ventilatório em recém-nascidos prematuros / [Erratum] Factors associated with the use of oxygen therapy and ventilatory support in premature newborns

INTRODUÇÃO: A terapia com oxigênio suplementar reduz quadros de hipóxia, diminuindo a mortalidade entre recémnascidos prematuros (RNPT), porém a excessiva exposição ao oxigênio tem o potencial de atingir e danificar múltiplos órgãos do neonato. OBJETIVO: Determinar os fatores associados ao uso de suporte ventilatório/oxigenoterapia nos RNPT. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo de caráter quantitativo, realizado no período de julho de 2019 a março de 2020, em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal (UTIN) de um hospital público universitário. Foram observados RNPT em uso de oxigenoterapia, desde o período de admissão até a alta, sendo coletados dados gestacionais, de nascimento e parâmetros da oxigenoterapia. RESULTADOS: 62 RNPT foram acompanhados com média de idade gestacional (IG) de 30,5 semanas (±3,43) e mediana de peso ao nascimento (PN) de 1.390 gramas (555 g - 3.115 g). O tempo médio de internação de 35 dias (3-176) e de oxigenoterapia foi de 7,5 dias (1-176). Ao relacionar o total de dias em oxigenoterapia com o valor do Apgar no 5º minuto, não houve relação significativa (rho= -0,158; p=0,219), porém, houve relação com a IG ao nascimento (rho= -0,725; p<0,001), uso de corticoide antenal (p=0,006) e surfactante exógeno (<0,001). Houve relação também com displasia broncopulmonar (DBP) e retinopatia da prematuridade (ROP) (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Os fatores associados ao tempo e uso de oxigenoterapia foram a IG, PN, uso de corticoide antenal e surfactante exógeno, sendo observado também associação com DBP e ROP.

INTRODUCTION: Supplemental oxygen therapy reduces hypoxia by reducing mortality among preterm newborns (PTNBs), but excessive exposure to oxygen has the potential to affect and damage multiple organs of the newborn. OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with the use of ventilatory support/oxygen therapy in PTNBs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is an observational, longitudinal, prospective quantitative study, conducted from July 2019 to March 2020, in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a public university hospital. PTNBs on oxygen therapy were observed from the time of admission to discharge, and gestational data, birth data and oxygen therapy parameters were collected. RESULTS: 62 PTNs were followed with a mean gestational age (GA) of 30.5 weeks (±3.43) and median birth weight (BW) of 1,390 grams (555 g - 3,115 g). The mean hospital stay of 35 days (3-176) and oxygen therapy was 7.5 days (1-176). When relating the total days in oxygen therapy with the value of Apgar at the 5th minute, there was no significant relationship (rho= -0.158; p=0.219), however, there was a relationship with GA at birth (rho= -0.725; p<0.001), use of antenal corticosteroids (p=0.006) and exogenous surfactante (<0.001). There was also a relationship with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The factors associated with time and use of oxygen therapy were GA, BW, use of antenal corticosteroids and exogenous surfactant, and association with BPD and ROP was also observed.

Fatores associados ao uso de oxigenoterapia e suporte ventilatório em recém-nascidos prematuros / Factors associated with the use of oxygen therapy and ventilatory support in premature newborns

INTRODUÇÃO: A terapia com oxigênio suplementar reduz quadros de hipóxia, diminuindo a mortalidade entre recémnascidos prematuros (RNPT), porém a excessiva exposição ao oxigênio tem o potencial de atingir e danificar múltiplos órgãos do neonato. OBJETIVO: Determinar os fatores associados ao uso de suporte ventilatório/oxigenoterapia nos RNPT. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional, longitudinal, prospectivo de caráter quantitativo, realizado no período de julho de 2019 a março de 2020, em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal (UTIN) de um hospital público universitário. Foram observados RNPT em uso de oxigenoterapia, desde o período de admissão até a alta, sendo coletados dados gestacionais, de nascimento e parâmetros da oxigenoterapia. RESULTADOS: 62 RNPT foram acompanhados com média de idade gestacional (IG) de 30,5 semanas (±3,43) e mediana de peso ao nascimento (PN) de 1.390 gramas (555 g - 3.115 g). O tempo médio de internação de 35 dias (3-176) e de oxigenoterapia foi de 7,5 dias (1-176). Ao relacionar o total de dias em oxigenoterapia com o valor do Apgar no 5º minuto, não houve relação significativa (rho= -0,158; p=0,219), porém, houve relação com a IG ao nascimento (rho= -0,725; p<0,001), uso de corticoide antenal (p=0,006) e surfactante exógeno (<0,001). Houve relação também com displasia broncopulmonar (DBP) e retinopatia da prematuridade (ROP) (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Os fatores associados ao tempo e uso de oxigenoterapia foram a IG, PN, uso de corticoide antenal e surfactante exógeno, sendo observado também associação com DBP e ROP.

INTRODUCTION: Supplemental oxygen therapy reduces hypoxia by reducing mortality among preterm newborns (PTNBs), but excessive exposure to oxygen has the potential to affect and damage multiple organs of the newborn. OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with the use of ventilatory support/oxygen therapy in PTNBs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is an observational, longitudinal, prospective quantitative study, conducted from July 2019 to March 2020, in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a public university hospital. PTNBs on oxygen therapy were observed from the time of admission to discharge, and gestational data, birth data and oxygen therapy parameters were collected. RESULTS: 62 PTNs were followed with a mean gestational age (GA) of 30.5 weeks (±3.43) and median birth weight (BW) of 1,390 grams (555 g - 3,115 g). The mean hospital stay of 35 days (3-176) and oxygen therapy was 7.5 days (1-176). When relating the total days in oxygen therapy with the value of Apgar at the 5th minute, there was no significant relationship (rho= -0.158; p=0.219), however, there was a relationship with GA at birth (rho= -0.725; p<0.001), use of antenal corticosteroids (p=0.006) and exogenous surfactant (<0.001). There was also a relationship with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The factors associated with time and use of oxygen therapy were GA, BW, use of antenal corticosteroids and exogenous surfactant, and association with BPD and ROP was also observed.

Effects of hydrotherapy and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on weight gain of preterm infants admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydrotherapy and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on the birth weight of preterm infants admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. METHOD: It was a randomized controlled trial, without blinding, in which 44 preterm infants of both sexes with gestational age between 32 and 34 weeks were included into two groups: hydrotherapy group (n = = 22) and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation group (n = 22). Weight gain was the parameter assessed daily. RESULTS: In the tactile-kinesthetic stimulation group there was a variation in weight gain, but without significant difference (p = 0,43). However, in the hydrotherapy group, it was observed that increased weight gain started from the 2nd day (p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONS: Hydrotherapy group presented significantly increased weight after the interventions, indicating that this technique can interfere with weight gain in preterm infants.

Can Phase Angle in Newborns at Neonatal Intensive Care Units Be an Indicator of Mortality and Prognosis?

BACKGROUND: The bioelectrical impedance (BI) phase angle (PA), analyzed directly through BI analysis (BIA), is determined by tissue cellularity, representing a direct measure of cellular stability and, for this reason, has been studied and considered as an indicator of prognosis and nutrition status in adults and children. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine if PA can be an indicator of mortality and prognosis in newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). METHODS: Transversal study conducted at a public NICU in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. All newborns, preterm and term, were considered eligible for the study if admission to the NICU occurred by the first hour of life. The Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology II, as well as the Perinatal Extension version, were developed to assess the risk of mortality for all newborns, measured within 12 hours of admission. BIA measurements were conducted using the tetrapolar BioScan Maltron 916, with single-frequency (50 kHz) tetrapolar BI. PA was calculated as the arc tangent: (Xc/R) x 180°/π. RESULTS: BIA was measured during the first 24 hours of admission for all newborns (n = 93), repeated between 24 and 48 hours (n = 79) and again after 7 days (n = 55), always when possible. PA measurements decreased in the first 48 hours in premature newborns, particularly among those who died. The premature newborns also showed a significant decrease from the first to the last PA measurement (P = .001). In addition, whereas full-term newborns showed an increase of PA at 1 week of life, preterm infants continued to have a decrease in values. For preterm newborns, PA measurements decreased and more sharply so for those who died. This result should be viewed with caution given the small number of deaths, but it should be investigated to understand the role of PA in the prognosis of NICU newborns. CONCLUSIONS: The absolute value of PA during the first 24 hours of life was not a good marker for severity or mortality. However, the decrease of PA between different moments of evaluation was a good marker of severity. The decrease of PA in the first 48 hours in premature newborns, and that when the decrease is more pronounced, may be indicative of mortality. The difference in PA values between these newborns is probably a significant variable for mortality and prognosis and not a cutoff value.

Prenatal Diagnosis of Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation Allows Early Transumbilical Endovascular Treatment

Neonates with vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) presenting with severe cardiac failure and pulmonary hypertension represent a challenge for endovascular therapy.When early treatment is required, the small femoral arteries in this population are usually difficult to cannulate. Alternatively, the umbilical vessels offer a natural pathway to reach the lesion. Therefore, prenatal diagnosis of VGAM allows for delivery planning, perinatal management, and embolization through umbilical approach, thus leading to better outcomes.

Enterocolite necrosante em serviço com banco de leite humano / Necrotizing enterocolitis in service with human milk banking

Objetivo: avaliar a frequência e a evolução dos casos de enterocolite necrosante (ECN) em uma unidade neonatal que possui banco de leite humano. Métodos: estudo retrospectivo que avaliou os recém-nascidos com ECN no período entre janeiro de 2000...

Objective: to evaluate the frequency and evolution of necrotizing enterocolitis cases (NEC) in a newborn unit supported by a human milk banking. Methods: a retrospective study evaluated the newborns affected by ECN admitted to a university...

Apresentação clínica da enterocolite necrosante: diagnóstico e prognóstico / Necrotizing enterocolitis clinical presentation: diagnosis and prognostic features

Objetivo: avaliar as características clínicas, radiológicas e laboratoriais dos casos de enterocolite necrosante (ECN) no início do quadro para aprimorar o diagnóstico e o prognóstico...

Objective: to evaluate necrotizing enterocolitis cases (NEC) under clinical, radiological and laboratorial profile at presentation to optimize the diagnostic and prognosis...

Aplicação do escore CRIB para avaliar o risco de mortalidade neonatal / The use of CRIB score for predicting neonatal mortality risk

Objetivos: 1) avaliar o valor preditivo do Clinical Risk lndexfor Babies (CRIB) para óbito hospitalar; 2) identificar a variável do escore com melhor valor preditivo; e 3) comparar a capacidade do escore CRIB para predizer mortalidade hospitalar com a do peso de nascimento, da idade gestacional e do excesso de base isolados.Métodos: o escore CRIB foi aplicado de forma prospectiva em 100 recém-nascidos admitidos consecutivamente na Unidade Neo-natal do HC-UFPR, que tinham peso de nascimento igualou inferior a 1.500 g ou idade gestacional menor que 31 semanas. Resultados: cinqüenta e cinco recém-nascidos eram do sexo feminino e 45, do masculino, a média do peso de nascimento foi de 1.078,0 Ý 277,0 g, e da idade gestacional de 29,2 Ý 2,8 semanas. Vinte e um pacientes foram a óbito. A mortalidade nos graus 1, 2, 3 e 4 do CRIB foi, respectivamente, de 6,6por cento; 46,2por cento, 85,7por cento e 100,0por cento. A precisão do escore para mortalidade foi confirmada (área sob a curva ROC = 0,877), e a melhor variável do escore para prognosticar o óbito hospitalar foi o excesso de base máximo (área sob a curva ROC = 0, 795). Comparado com peso de nascimento e idade gestacio- nal, o CRIB foi significativamente melhor para predizer mortalidade. Conclusões: além de ser útil no prognóstico do óbito hospitalar, o CRIB mostrou-se um escore de aplicação simples. Com base nos resultados encontrados, recomenda-se sua incorporação na rotina das unidades neonatais

[The use of CRIB score for predicting neonatal mortality risk]. / Aplicação do escore CRIB para avaliar o risco de mortalidade neonatal.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the clinical risk index for babies (CRIB) predictive value for hospital death; to identify the score variable with the best predictive value and to compare CRIB score capability to predict hospital mortality to birth weight, gestational age and base excess. METHODS: CRIB score was obtained through a prospective way from 100 newborns with birthweight of 1,500 g or less or gestational age less than 31 weeks, who were admitted consecutively to the Neonatal Unit of Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná. RESULTS: Fifty-five newborns were females and 45 were males, the average birthweight was 1,078 +/- 0.277 g and gestational age was 29.2 +/- 2.8 weeks. Twenty-one patients died. The mortality rate in the CRIB groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 was, respectively 6.6%; 46.2%; 87.5% and 100.0%. The score accuracy for mortality was confirmed (area under the ROC curve=0.877) and the best score variable to predict hospital death was maximum base excess (area under the ROC curve=0.795). Compared with birthweight and gestational age, CRIB was significantly better to predict mortality. CONCLUSIONS: Besides being useful to predict hospital death, CRIB was a simple score to be applied. Based on these results, we recommend its inclusion in the routine of neonatal units.

Quilotorax congenito / Congenital chylothorox

Objetivos : chamar atencao para o quilotorax congenito, uma causa rara de insuficiencia respiratoria no recem nascido e a forma mais comum de fusao pleural no periodo neonatal...