Category: Neo digest

Foglia et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: Prophylactic indomethacin reduces the risk of severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) but does not reduce death or neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) among extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. Some investigators have suggested that prophylactic indomethacin may have a greater treatment effect on severe IVH among infants at high…

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Valpacos et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious complication of prematurity. Currently, there is limited evidence to guide investigation and treatment strategies.  Objectives: To evaluate the parameters used to diagnose or exclude NEC, and to identify differences between neonatologists and pediatric surgeons.  Conclusion: Results indicate a wide variation in…

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Bansal et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Studies using videotape recordings and respiratory function monitoring have shown that both face mask (FM) application and endotracheal tube (ETT) placement represent a challenge for resuscitators. Hence, there is a strong need for devices that can largely be used independently of individual operator training levels,…

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Strunk et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: The immature fragile skin of preterm infants represents an inadequate protective barrier. The emollient and anti-infective properties of coconut oil make it a potentially beneficial topical agent for this population.  Objectives: Our aim was to evaluate feasibility, safety, and the effects of topical coconut oil on…

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Fischer Fumeaux et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: Despite the critical importance of breast milk for preterm and sick neonates, there is no consensus regarding the use of raw mother’s own milk (MOM) in neonatal units.  Objectives:This study aimed to describe the use of raw MOM in hospitalised neonates before day 7…

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Ferguson et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: Clinicians have observed preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit growing disproportionally; however, the only growth charts that have been available were from preterm infants born in the 1950s which utilized the ponderal index. Prior to creating the recently published BMI curves, we found only 1…

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Hiltunen et al, Neonatology 2018   Abstract Background: Extremely preterm birth is associated with a high risk of extrauterine growth retardation, which has been linked with adverse developmental outcomes.    Objective: We investigated whether nutritional management during the first 7 days of life affects growth patterns until the corrected age of 2 years…

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Neubauer et al, Neonatology 2018   Abstract Background:  Recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques have prompted reconsideration of the anatomical correlates of adverse outcomes in preterm infants. The importance of the contribution made by the cerebellum is now increasingly appreciated. The effect of cerebellar haemorrhage (CBH)on the microstructure of the…

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Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: Hypoxemia episodes (HE) occur frequently in ventilated preterm infants and hinder the achievement of arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) targets. These episodes may increase the risk for retinopathy of prematurity and neurodevelopmental disability. There are no data on the variation in HE and SpO2 targeting between day…

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Basset et al, Neonatology 2018 Abstract Background: There are concerns about the efficacy of antenatal corticosteroid treatment (ACT) in the growth-restricted fetus. Objective: To evaluate the effect of ACT on neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years of corrected age according to the z score of birth head circumference (ZS HC) in…

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