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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 119(4): e315-e321, agosto 2021. tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1281006

ABSTRACT

La prematiridad fue aumentando la supervivencia desde hace varios años, y eso produce, sobre todo, una preocupación en los prematuros nacidos antes de las 28 semanas de gestación. El tiempo del clampeo del cordón umbilical puede generar diversos trastornos, principalmente, cuando se realiza temprano (10-15 segundos). Ya desde hace 20 años, a través de varias investigaciones, se pudieron demostrar los notorios beneficios del clampeo demorado del cordón (de 2 a 3 minutos). Esta práctica fue instalada en la asistencia obstétrica y neonatal por las recomendaciones de sociedades científicas y de las revisiones sistemáticas, que señalaron las sólidas evidencias que apoyaban esta conducta para prematuros. En esta revisión, se describen los artículos más relevantes en los últimos años, que sustentan notoriamente la aplicación del clampeo demorado del cordón versus el clampeo temprano. Asimismo, esta práctica genera una disminución de los trastornos graves en prematuros.


For several years now, the survival of preterm infants has been increasing, which has shifted our concern to preterm infants born before 28 weeks of gestation in particular. The timing of umbilical cord clamping may lead to several disorders, especially when done early (10-15 seconds). In the last two decades, several investigations have shown the considerable benefits of delayed cord clamping (2-3 minutes). Delayed cord clamping has been practiced in obstetrics and neonatal care based on the recommendations made by scientific societies and in systematic reviews, which have provided solid evidence to support this practice in preterm infants. This review describes the most relevant articles from the last years, which strongly support the use of delayed cord clamping versus early cord clamping. In addition, this practice reduces the rate of severe disorders in preterm infants.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Umbilical Cord , Placental Circulation/physiology , Ligation , Time Factors , Infant, Premature
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 119(4): e315-e321, 2021 08.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34309309

ABSTRACT

For several years now, the survival of preterm infants has been increasing, which has shifted our concern to preterm infants born before 28 weeks of gestation in particular. The timing of umbilical cord clamping may lead to several disorders, especially when done early (10-15 seconds). In the last two decades, several investigations have shown the considerable benefits of delayed cord clamping (2-3 minutes). Delayed cord clamping has been practiced in obstetrics and neonatal care based on the recommendations made by scientific societies and in systematic reviews, which have provided solid evidence to support this practice in preterm infants. This review describes the most relevant articles from the last years, which strongly support the use of delayed cord clamping versus early cord clamping. In addition, this practice reduces the rate of severe disorders in preterm infants.


La prematuridad fue aumentando la supervivencia desde hace varios años, y eso produce, sobre todo, una preocupación en los prematuros nacidos antes de las 28 semanas de gestación. El tiempo del clampeo del cordón umbilical puede generar diversos trastornos, principalmente, cuando se realiza temprano (10-15 segundos). Ya desde hace 20 años, a través de varias investigaciones, se pudieron demostrar los notorios beneficios del clampeo demorado del cordón (de 2 a 3 minutos). Esta práctica fue instalada en la asistencia obstétrica y neonatal por las recomendaciones de sociedades científicas y de las revisiones sistemáticas, que señalaron las sólidas evidencias que apoyaban esta conducta para prematuros. En esta revisión, se describen los artículos más relevantes en los últimos años, que sustentan notoriamente la aplicación del clampeo demorado del cordón versus el clampeo temprano. Asimismo, esta práctica genera una disminución de los trastornos graves en prematuros.


Subject(s)
Infant, Premature , Umbilical Cord , Constriction , Female , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Parturition , Pregnancy , Systematic Reviews as Topic
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 118(5): 306-312, oct 2020. tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1122006

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes. Los prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer suelen generar estrés en sus madres, que puede persistir más de seis meses luego del nacimiento. Este trastorno se denomina estrés postraumático crónico (EPTC).Objetivo. Detectar frecuencia y síntomas del EPTC en madres de prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer menores de 32 semanas de gestación.Métodos. Estudio transversal, mediante una encuesta voluntaria autoadministrada a madres con embarazo único. Se empleó la Escala de trauma de Davidson.Resultados. Se realizaron 172 encuestas; se eliminaron 26 incompletas. De 146 madres incorporadas, 64 (el 44 %) presentaron estrés. Las madres con EPTC tuvieron un 46,8 % de prematuros nacidos < 28 semanas vs. un 31,7 % en madres sin EPTC (p: 0,032). Los prematuros con peso < 1000 g fueron más frecuentes en madres con EPTC, el 53 % vs. el 34 %en madres sin estrés(p: 0,011). No hubo diferencias entre grupos de madres en morbilidad neonatal (p: 0,072). La morbilidad grave fue más frecuente en madres con EPTC, el 44 %. vs. el 28 % (p: < 0,004). Las madres con menor escolaridad tuvieron EPTC significativamente mayor (p: 0,013). No hubo diferencias en la edad materna (p: 0,313), edad de los niños (p: 0,405) y días de hospitalización en la Unidad (p: 0,316).Conclusión. El 44 % de las madres de prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer tuvieron EPTC, significativamente más frecuente en prematuros ≤ 28 semanas, con peso < 1000 g, morbilidad grave y menor escolaridad materna


Background. The birth of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants causes stress in mothers, which may continue for over 6 months. This is called chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).Objective. To detect CPTSD frequency and symptoms among mothers of VLBW preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestation.Methods. Cross-sectional cohort study in mothers using a survey based on the Davidson Trauma Scale.Results. A total of 172 surveys were administered but 146 were included; 82 (56 %) did not have stress symptoms, while 64 (44 %) had CPTSD. Mothers with CPTSD accounted for 46.8 % of preterm infants born at ≤ 28 weeks versus 31.7 % in those without CPTSD (p = 0.032). Preterm infants with a birth weight < 1000 g were significantly more frequent among mothers with CPTSD, 53 % versus 34 % among those without stress (p = 0.011). No differences were observed in neonatal morbidity (p = 0.072). Severe morbidity in preterm infants was significantly more common among those with CPTSD, 43.8 % versus 28 % (p ≤ 0.004).Mothers who had a lower education accounted significantly for more cases of CPTSD (p = 0.013). No significant differences were seen in maternal age (p = 0.313), children's age (p = 0.405), and length of stay (p = 0.316).Conclusion. Among the mothers of VLBW preterm infants, 44 % had CPTSD, and this was significantly more common among those who had preterm infants born at ≤28 weeks, a birth weight <1000 g, severe morbidity, and a lower level of education.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic , Stress, Psychological , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Maternal Age , Infant, Very Low Birth Weight , Mothers/psychology
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 118(5): 306-312, 2020 10.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32924392

ABSTRACT

Background: The birth of very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants causes stress in mothers, which may continue for over 6 months. This is called chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Objective: To detect CPTSD frequency and symptoms among mothers of VLBW preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestation. Methods: Cross-sectional cohort study in mothers using a survey based on the Davidson Trauma Scale. Results: A total of 172 surveys were administered but 146 were included; 82 (56 %) did not have stress symptoms, while 64 (44 %) had CPTSD. Mothers with CPTSD accounted for 46.8 % of preterm infants born at ≤ 28 weeks versus 31.7 % in those without CPTSD (p = 0.032). Preterm infants with a birth weight < 1000 g were significantly more frequent among mothers with CPTSD, 53 % versus 34 % among those without stress (p = 0.011). No differences were observed in neonatal morbidity (p = 0.072). Severe morbidity in preterm infants was significantly more common among those with CPTSD, 43.8 % versus 28 % (p ≤ 0.004).Mothers who had a lower education accounted significantly for more cases of CPTSD (p = 0.013). No significant differences were seen in maternal age (p = 0.313), children's age (p = 0.405), and length of stay (p = 0.316). Conclusion: Among the mothers of VLBW preterm infants, 44 % had CPTSD, and this was significantly more common among those who had preterm infants born at ≤28 weeks, a birth weight <1000 g, severe morbidity, and a lower level of education.


Antecedentes. Los prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer suelen generar estrés en sus madres, que puede persistir más de seis meses luego del nacimiento. Este trastorno se denomina estrés postraumático crónico (EPTC). Objetivo. Detectar frecuencia y síntomas del EPTC en madres de prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer menores de 32 semanas de gestación. Métodos. Estudio transversal, mediante una encuesta voluntaria autoadministrada a madres con embarazo único. Se empleó la Escala de trauma de Davidson. Resultados. Se realizaron 172 encuestas; se eliminaron 26 incompletas. De 146 madres incorporadas, 64 (el 44 %) presentaron estrés. Las madres con EPTC tuvieron un 46,8 % de prematuros nacidos < 28 semanas vs. un 31,7 % en madres sin EPTC (p: 0,032). Los prematuros con peso < 1000 g fueron más frecuentes en madres con EPTC, el 53 % vs. el 34 % en madres sin estrés (p: 0,011). No hubo diferencias entre grupos de madres en morbilidad neonatal (p: 0,072). La morbilidad grave fue más frecuente en madres con EPTC, el 44 %. vs. el 28 % (p: < 0,004). Las madres con menor escolaridad tuvieron EPTC significativamente mayor (p: 0,013). No hubo diferencias en la edad materna (p: 0,313), edad de los niños (p: 0,405) y días de hospitalización en la Unidad (p: 0,316). Conclusión. El 44 % de las madres de prematuros de muy bajo peso al nacer tuvieron EPTC, significativamente más frecuente en prematuros ≤ 28 semanas, con peso < 1000 g, morbilidad grave y menor escolaridad materna.


Subject(s)
Infant, Premature/psychology , Infant, Very Low Birth Weight/psychology , Mothers/psychology , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology , Adult , Birth Weight , Child, Preschool , Chronic Disease , Cohort Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Educational Status , Female , Humans , Infant , Pregnancy , Prospective Studies , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Young Adult
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Eur J Pediatr ; 179(3): 473-482, 2020 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31814049

ABSTRACT

Healthcare can cause harm. The goal of this study is to evaluate the association between the occurrence of adverse events (AEs) and morbidity-mortality in critically ill children. A prospective cohort study was designed. All children admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) between August 2016 and July 2017 were followed. An AE was considered any harm associated with a healthcare-related incident. AEs were identified in two steps: first, adverse clinical incidents (ACI) were recognized through direct observation and active surveillance by PICU physicians, and then the patient safety committee evaluated every ACI to define which would be considered an AE. The outcome was hospital morbidity-mortality. There were 467 ACI registered, 249 (53.31%) were considered AEs and the rate was 4.27/100 patient days. From the 842 children included, 142 (16.86%) suffered AEs, 39 (4.63%) experienced morbidity-mortality: 33 (3.92%) died, and 6 (0.71%) had morbidity. Multivariate analysis revealed that the occurrence of AEs was significantly associated with morbidity-mortality, OR 5.70 (CI95% 2.58-12.58, p = 0.001). This association was independent of age and severity of illness score.Conclusion: Experiencing AEs significantly increased the risk of morbidity-mortality in this cohort of PICU children.What is Known:• Many children suffer healthcare-associated harm during pediatric intensive care hospitalization.What is New:• This prospective cohort study shows that experiencing adverse events during pediatric intensive care hospitalization significantly increases the risk of morbidity and mortality independent of age and severity of illness at admission.


Subject(s)
Iatrogenic Disease/epidemiology , Intensive Care Units, Pediatric/statistics & numerical data , Medical Errors/statistics & numerical data , Surgical Procedures, Operative/adverse effects , Child , Child, Preschool , Critical Illness/therapy , Female , Hospital Mortality , Humans , Male , Morbidity , Patient Safety/statistics & numerical data , Prospective Studies
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 117(6): 592-597, dic. 2019. tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1046382

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. Evaluar reportes de errores de medicación en niños hospitalizados para determinar las frecuencias, causas y eventos adversos (EA). Métodos. Estudio prospectivo de reportes de errores de medicación de Terapia Neonatal (UCIN), Clínica Pediátrica (CP) y Terapia Pediátrica (UCIP). Se excluyeron reportes de pediatría ambulatoria y datos incompletos. Se evaluaron las variables relacionadas. Resultados. De 989 errores reportados en pediatría, los de medicación fueron 401 (41 %). De ellos, 353 (88 %) llegaron a los pacientes y 48 (12 %) fueron cuasierrores. El 42 % ocurrieron a la mañana; 24 %, tarde; 17 %, mañana y tarde, y 17 %, noche; diferencias no significativas (p = 0,18). El error más frecuente fue dosis equivocada, 118 (33,4 %). Los reportes de errores de prescripción fueron 160 (45 %); administración, 149 (42 %), y dispensación, 44 (2,5 %). Los errores de dosis fueron más frecuentes en la prescripción (p < 0,05). La UCIN reportó la mayor cantidad de errores, 179 (50 %); CP, 91 (25,5 %), y UCIP, 83 (24,5 %). Hubo un total de 91 EA reportados (22,5 %); la mayoría leves, 53 (58 %), y moderados, 31 (34 %). La UCIN reportó 53 EA (58 %); UCIP, 25 (27 %), y CP, 18 (19,7 %). No ocurrieron fallecimientos.Conclusión. La tasa de errores de medicación reportados en niños hospitalizados fue de 41 %. Los errores en las dosis de medicamentos fueron los más frecuentes. Hubo 91 EA; prevalecieron los leves (58 %); la UCIN reportó el mayor número (58 %).


Objective. To assess reports of medication errors in hospitalized children to establish their frequency, causes, and adverse events (AEs). Methods. Prospective study of medication errors reported at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Clinic (PC), and Pediatric intensive Care Unit (PICU). Ambulatory Pediatrics reports and incomplete data were excluded. Related variables were evaluated. Results. Out of 989 errors reported in Department of Pediatrics, 401 (41 %) corresponded to medication errors. Of these, 353 (88 %) reached patients and 48 (12 %) were quasi-errors; 42 % occurred in the morning; 24 %, in the afternoon; 17 %, in the morning and afternoon, and 17 %, in the night; differences were not significant (p = 0.18). Dosing errors were the most common ones, 118 (33.4 %). In total, 160 reports (45 %) corresponded to prescription errors; 149 (42 %), to administration errors; and 44 (2.5 %), to dispensing errors. Dosing errors were more common in prescriptions (p < 0.05). The highest number of errors was reported at the NICU, 179 (50 %); compared to 91 (25.5 %) at the PC and 83 (24.5 %) at the PICU. A total of 91 AEs were reported (22.5 %); most were mild, 53 (58 %), or moderate, 31 (34 %). The NICU reported 53 AEs (58 %); the PICU, 25 (27 %); and the DCP, 18 (19.7 %). No deaths occurred.Conclusion. The rate of medication errors reported in hospitalized children was 41 %. Dosing errors were the most common ones. A total of 91 AEs were reported; most were mild (58 %); the highest number was reported at the NICU (58 %).


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Health Personnel , Hospitalization , Medication Errors/adverse effects , Medication Errors/statistics & numerical data , Pediatrics , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Self Report
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 117(6): e592-e597, 2019 12 01.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31758886

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To assess reports of medication errors in hospitalized children to establish their frequency, causes, and adverse events(AEs). METHODS: Prospective study of medication errors reported at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Clinic (PC), and Pediatric intensive Care Unit (PICU). Ambulatory Pediatrics reports and incomplete data were excluded. Related variables were evaluated. RESULTS: Out of 989 errors reported in Department of Pediatrics, 401 (41 %) corresponded to medication errors. Of these, 353 (88 %) reached patients and 48 (12 %) were quasi-errors; 42 % occurred in the morning; 24 %, in the afternoon; 17 %, in the morning and afternoon, and 17 %, in the night; differences were not significant (p = 0.18). Dosing errors were the most common ones, 118 (33.4 %). In total, 160 reports (45 %) corresponded to prescription errors; 149 (42 %), to administration errors; and 44 (2.5 %), to dispensing errors. Dosing errors were more common in prescriptions (p < 0.05). The highest number of errors was reported at the NICU, 179 (50 %); compared to 91 (25.5 %) at the PC and 83 (24.5 %) at the PICU. A total of 91 AEs were reported (22.5 %); most were mild, 53 (58 %), or moderate, 31 (34 %). The NICU reported 53 AEs (58 %); the PICU, 25 (27 %); and the DCP, 18 (19.7 %). No deaths occurred. CONCLUSION: The rate of medication errors reported in hospitalized children was 41 %. Dosing errors were the most common ones. A total of 91 AEs were reported; most were mild (58 %); the highest number was reported at the NICU (58 %).


Objetivo. Evaluar reportes de errores de medicación en niños hospitalizados para determinar las frecuencias, causas y eventos adversos (EA). Métodos. Estudio prospectivo de reportes de errores de medicación de Terapia Neonatal (UCIN), Clínica Pediátrica (CP) y Terapia Pediátrica (UCIP). Se excluyeron reportes de pediatría ambulatoria y datos incompletos. Se evaluaron las variables relacionadas. Resultados. De 989 errores reportados en pediatría, los de medicación fueron 401 (41 %). De ellos, 353 (88 %) llegaron a los pacientes y 48 (12 %) fueron cuasierrores. El 42 % ocurrieron a la mañana; 24 %, tarde; 17 %, mañana y tarde, y 17 %, noche; diferencias no significativas (p = 0,18). El error más frecuente fue dosis equivocada, 118 (33,4 %). Los reportes de errores de prescripción fueron 160 (45 %); administración, 149 (42 %), y dispensación, 44 (2,5 %). Los errores de dosis fueron más frecuentes en la prescripción (p < 0,05). La UCIN reportó la mayor cantidad de errores, 179 (50 %); CP, 91 (25,5 %), y UCIP, 83 (24,5 %). Hubo un total de 91 EA reportados (22,5 %); la mayoría leves, 53 (58 %), y moderados, 31 (34 %). La UCIN reportó 53 EA (58 %); UCIP, 25 (27 %), y CP, 18 (19,7 %). No ocurrieron fallecimientos. Conclusión. La tasa de errores de medicación reportados en niños hospitalizados fue de 41 %. Los errores en las dosis de medicamentos fueron los más frecuentes. Hubo 91 EA; prevalecieron los leves (58 %); la UCIN reportó el mayor número (58 %).


Subject(s)
Hospitals/statistics & numerical data , Intensive Care Units, Neonatal/statistics & numerical data , Intensive Care Units, Pediatric/statistics & numerical data , Medication Errors/statistics & numerical data , Child , Hospitals/standards , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Intensive Care Units, Neonatal/standards , Intensive Care Units, Pediatric/standards , Prospective Studies
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 116(4): e575-e581, 2018 08 01.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30016035

ABSTRACT

Preterm premature rupture of membranes occurs in around 3% of pregnancies, and several aspects related to its management are still controversial. The objective of this update is to provide a detailed review of strategies aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality associated with this maternal condition. We will discuss the available evidence regarding the maternal use of antibiotics, the use of corticosteroids according to gestational age, the use of magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection, the use of tocolytic agents, and the best moment for and route of delivery. This review also covers the effects of prolonged preterm premature rupture of membranes, infant morbidity and mortality in the short and long term, the harmful effects of antibiotics after delivery, including the effects on neurodevelopment and the presence of longterm chronic diseases.


La ruptura prematura de membranas de pretérmino ocurre en, aproximadamente, el 3% de los embarazos y numerosos aspectos vinculados a su manejo continúan siendo controversiales. El objetivo de esta actualización es revisar en forma detallada las estrategias destinadas a disminuir la morbilidad y mortalidad asociadas a esta situación clínica en las madres. Se discutirá la evidencia disponible acerca del uso en las madres de antibióticos, corticoides a distintas edades gestacionales, sulfato de magnesio como neuroprotector fetal, tocolíticos y el momento óptimo y la vía de finalización del embarazo. Asimismo, se incluyen los efectos de la ruptura prolongada de membranas en prematuros, la mortalidad y morbilidad de los recién nacidos en el corto y largo plazo, los perjuicios de la administración de antibióticos luego del nacimiento con las secuelas en el neurodesarrollo y la presencia de enfermedades crónicas a largo plazo.


Subject(s)
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture/epidemiology , Magnesium Sulfate/administration & dosage , Tocolytic Agents/administration & dosage , Adrenal Cortex Hormones/administration & dosage , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects , Female , Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture/therapy , Gestational Age , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Premature , Pregnancy , Time Factors
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