Advancing the assessment of pacifier effects with a novel computational method.

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have demonstrated a high likelihood of malocclusions resulting from non-nutritive sucking. Consequently, quantifying the impact of pacifiers can potentially aid in preventing the development or exacerbation of malocclusions and guide the design of improved performance pacifiers. METHODS: This work proposes and assesses a computational methodology that can effectively gather crucial information and provide more precise data regarding the consequences of non-nutritive pacifier sucking. The computational framework utilized is based on solids4Foam [1, 2], a collection of numerical solvers developed within the OpenFOAM® computational library [3]. The computational model focuses on the palate of a six-month-old baby and incorporates various components such as palate tissues, pacifier and tongue, and considers the negative intraoral pressure generated and the tongue displacement. Different models were tested, each offering varying levels of detail in representing the palate structure. These models range from a simplified approach, with one tissue, to a more intricate representation, involving up to five different tissues, offering a more comprehensive palate model compared to existing literature. RESULTS: The analysis of results involved examining the distribution of stress on the palate surface, as well as the displacement and forces exerted on the dental crowns. By comparing the obtained results, it was possible to evaluate the precision of the approaches previously described in the literature. The findings revealed that the predictions were less accurate when using the simplified model with a single tissue for the palate, which is the most common approach proposed in the literature. In contrast, the results demonstrated that the palate model with the most intricate structure, incorporating five different tissues, yielded distinct outcomes compared to all other combinations. CONCLUSIONS: The computational methodology proposed, employing the most detailed palate model, has demonstrated its effectiveness and necessity in obtaining accurate data on the impact of non-nutritive sucking habits, which are recognized as a primary contributor to the development of dental malocclusions. In the future, this approach could be extended to conduct similar studies encompassing diverse pacifier designs, sizes, and age groups. This would foster the design of innovative pacifiers that mitigate the adverse effects of non-nutritive sucking on orofacial structures.

Dysfunctional suction dynamics in newborns with ankyloglossia / Dinâmica de sucção disfuncional em recém-nascidos com anquiloglossia

ABSTRACT Purpose Compare infant suction in babies with and without ankyloglossia using a microprocessor-controlled pressure sensor coupled to a pacifier. Methods Fifty-five infants from 0 to 2 months of age underwent clinical examination for ankyloglossia, after which they were offered a silicone pacifier connected to the pressure acquisition device and suction activity was recorded. Thus, we extracted the frequency of sucks within a burst, the average suck duration, the burst duration, the number of sucks per burst, the maximum amplitude of sucks per burst and the inter-burst interval. Results The key difference in newborns with ankyloglossia in relation to control was that they perform longer bursts of suction activity. Conclusion The longer burst durations are likely a compensatory strategy and may underlie the pain reported by mothers during breastfeeding. We therefore propose a method for objectively quantifying some parameters of infant suction capacity and demonstrate its use in assisting the evaluation of ankyloglossia.

RESUMO Objetivo Comparar a sucção infantil em bebês com e sem anquiloglossia usando um sensor de pressão controlado por microprocessador acoplado a uma chupeta. Método Cinquenta e cinco lactentes de 0 a 2 meses de idade foram submetidos ao exame clínico de anquiloglossia, em seguida foi oferecido uma chupeta de silicone conectada ao dispositivo de aquisição de pressão e a atividade de sucção foi registrada. Assim, obtivemos dados sobre a frequência de sucções dentro de um período de sucções, a duração média da sucção, a duração da rajada, o número de sucções por rajada, a amplitude máxima das sucções por rajada e o intervalo entre rajadas. O teste t não pareado foi utilizado para comparações entre os grupos. Resultados A principal diferença dos recém-nascidos com anquiloglossia em relação aos do grupo controle é que eles realizam rajadas mais longas durante a atividade de sucção. Conclusão A duração mais longa das rajadas é provavelmente uma estratégia compensatória e pode estar por trás da dor relatada pelas mães durante a amamentação. Portanto, propomos um método para quantificar objetivamente alguns parâmetros da sucção infantil e demonstramos seu uso para auxiliar na avaliação da anquiloglossia.

Os malefícios da "Luva Chupeta" de látex na Unidade Neonatal / The harmful effects of the latex "Glove Pacifier" in the Neonatal Unit / Los efectos nocivos del "Guante Chupete" de látex em La Unidad Neonatal

Na Iniciativa Hospital Amigo da Criança-Neofoi proposto o uso da chupeta na Unidade Neonatal (UN) de modo terapêutico, e sempre com supervisão de um profissional de saúde. Mas observa-se que o aparato conhecido como "Luva Chupeta" fabricado com o uso de uma luva de látex está sendo utilizado como alternativa para acalentar o recém-nascido (RN). Apesar de poucos estudos, é evidente que esse dispositivo deve ser contraindicado na UN, uma vez que pode provocar alergia ao látex, transmitir infecções, provocar acidentes graves como aspiração laringotraqueal do algodão devido ao rompimento da luva de látex, e dependendo do tamanho do material, obstruir as vias aéreas, e levar a óbito. Além do mais, o dispositivo pode interferir negativamente no crescimento e no desenvolvimento craniofacial e causar prejuízos associados à amamentação e na saúde materno infantil. A substituição da "Luva Chupeta" por outras estratégias, até mesmo pela chupeta convencional ou ortodôntica, para lidar com a dor e situações de estresse do RN deve ser decisiva para evitar os riscos de acidentes graves. O Protocolo de uso de bicos, Protocolo de manejo da dor do RN, adoção do Método Canguru na UN para promoção do desenvolvimento e comportamento do RN, e a capacitação/monitoramento das práticas adotas pela Equipe Materno Infantil, quanto ao cuidado ofertado são alternativas mais complexas, mas que devem ser analisadas por aqueles que desejam oferecer confiabilidade aos seus processos institucionais. (AU)

In the Baby-Friendly Hospital-Neo Initiative, the use of pacifiers in the Neonatal Unit (UN) was proposed in a therapeutic way, and always under the supervision of a health professional. However, it should be noted that the device known as "Pacifier Glove" manufactured using a latex glove is being used as an alternative to cherish the newborn. Despite few studies, it is clear that this device should be contraindicated in the UN, since it can cause allergy to latex, transmit infections, cause serious accidents such as laryngotracheal aspiration of cotton due to the rupture of the latex glove, and depending on the size of the material, obstruct the airways, and lead to death. Furthermore, the device may interfere with craniofacial growth and development and cause harm associated with breastfeeding and maternal and child health. The substitution of the "Pacifier Glove" for other strategies, even for the conventional or orthodontic pacifier, to deal with the pain and stress situations of the baby should be avoided to avoid the risk of serious accidents.The teat use protocol, the baby's pain management protocol, the adoption of the Kangaroo Method in the neonatal unit to promote the baby's development and behavior, and the training/monitoring of the practices adopted by the Maternal and Child Team, regarding the care offered, are alternatives more complex, but which must be analyzed by those who wish to offer reliability to their institutional processes. (AU)

En la Iniciativa Hospital Amigo del Niño-Neo, se propuso terapéuticamente el uso del chupete en la Unidad Neonatal (UN), y siempre bajo la supervisión de un profesional de la salud. Pero se observa que el dispositivo conocido como "chupete Gluva", fabricado con el uso de un guante de látex, está siendo utilizado como una alternativa para cuidar al recién nacido (NB). A pesar de los pocos estudios, es evidente que este dispositivo debe estar contraindicado en la NU, ya que puede causar alergia al látex, transmitir infecciones, ocasionar accidentes graves como aspiración laringotraqueal de algodón por rotura del guante de látex, y dependiendo de la El tamaño del material obstruye las vías respiratorias y provoca la muerte. Además, el dispositivo puede interferir negativamente con el crecimiento y desarrollo craneofacial y causar daños asociados con la lactancia materna y la salud maternoinfantil. La sustitución del "Dummy Glove" por otras estrategias, incluso el chupete convencional u ortodóncico, para hacer frente a las situaciones de dolor y estrés del RN debe ser determinante para evitar el riesgo de accidentes graves. El Protocolo de Uso del Pezón, el Protocolo de Manejo del Dolor del RN, la adopción del Método Canguro en la NU para promover el desarrollo y comportamiento del RN, y la capacitación/seguimiento de las prácticas adoptadas por el Equipo Materno Infantil, en cuanto a los cuidados ofrecidos, son más alternativas eficientes, complejas, pero que deben ser analizadas por quienes deseen brindar confiabilidad a sus procesos institucionales. (AU)

Prontidão para via oral, aleitamento materno e diabetes mellitus gestacional: estudo caso-controle / Readiness for way oral, breastfeeding and gestational diabetes mellitus: a case-control study

RESUMO Objetivo verificar a prontidão para via oral e aleitamento materno em recém-nascidos de mães diagnosticadas com diabetes mellitus gestacional (DMG). Métodos estudo observacional, analítico, quantitativo, do tipo caso-controle. Para avaliação da sucção não nutritiva, foi utilizado o Protocolo de Prontidão do Prematuro para Início da Alimentação por Via Oral - POFRAS e, para avaliação do desempenho em seio materno, o Protocolo de Acompanhamento Fonoaudiológico - Aleitamento Materno. A amostra foi estratificada em dois grupos, sendo o grupo experimental composto por recém-nascidos de mães diagnosticadas com DMG e o grupo-controle, por recém-nascidos de mães hígidas. Para a análise estatística, foram utilizados os testes Mann-Whitney, Shapiro Wilk e t de Student. Resultados a amostra total foi composta por 46 recém-nascidos, sendo 21 do grupo experimental e 25 do grupo-controle. Observou-se p<0,05 na comparação entre os grupos nas seguintes variáveis: oscilação do estado de consciência, hipotonia global, reflexo de procura débil, menos de cinco sucções por pausa na avaliação da sucção não nutritiva, pega em seio, adormecimento após iniciar sucção e posicionamento mãe-bebê. Conclusão recém-nascidos de mães diagnosticadas com DMG apresentaram maior dificuldade na prontidão para via oral e na prática do aleitamento materno nas primeiras 72 horas de vida, comparados aos filhos de mães hígidas.

ABSTRACT Purpose to verify the readiness for oral feeding and breastfeeding in newborns of mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods observational, analytical, quantitative case-control study. For the evaluation of non-nutritive sucking, the PROFAS protocol was used and for the evaluation of performance at the mother's breast, the protocol of Speech Therapy - Breastfeeding. The sample was stratified into two groups, the experimental group, composed of newborns of mothers diagnosed with GDM, and the control group, with newborns of healthy mothers. For statistical analysis, the Mann-Whitney, Shapiro Wilk and Student's t tests were used. Results the total sample consisted of 46 newborns, 21 from the experimental group and 25 from the control group. P<0.05 was observed in the comparison between the groups in the variables: oscillation in the state of consciousness, global hypotonia, weak search reflex, less than five suctions per pause in the assessment of non-nutritive sucking, holding on to the breast, falling asleep after starting suction and mother-infant positioning. Conclusion newborns of mothers diagnosed with GDM had greater difficulty in readiness for oral feeding and in the practice of breastfeeding in the first 72 hours of life, compared to children of healthy mothers.

Effects of Kangaroo Care on the development of oral skills and achievement of exclusive oral feeding in preterm infants / Efeitos do Método Canguru no desenvolvimento das habilidades orais e na aquisição da alimentação oral exclusiva em recém-nascidos pré-termo

ABSTRACT Purpose analyze the effects of hospitalization in the Kangaroo Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit (UCINCa), the second stage of the Kangaroo Care (KC), on the development of oral feeding skills in preterm neonates. Methods an analytical observational study of the prospective longitudinal type, carried out in a public hospital in Southern Brazil, where infants were accompanied until hospital discharge. The sample consisted of 20 preterm neonates hospitalized at the UCINCa and 26 preterm neonates at the Conventional Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit (UCINCo), that were periodically evaluated through the levels of oral skill, in a bottle, according to the criteria of proficiency and milk transfer rate. The outcomes considered were a progression of the oral skill level, days of transition to obtain the full oral route, and days of hospital stay. Results the duration of transition to exclusive oral feeding was shorter for preterm neonates at the UCINCa (4.5 vs. 10 days) relative to those at the UCINCo (p = 0.041). By the third assessment, all preterm neonates at the UCINCa had reached level 4, while participants at the UCINCo only achieved this level of performance on the fifth assessment. The average number of days of hospitalization was four days shorter in UCINCa participants (p=0.098). Conclusion the admission to the UCINCa had been a further acceleration in the maturation of oral skills, which allowed for a faster transition to exclusive oral feeding as compared to neonates admitted in UCINCo.

RESUMO Objetivo verificar os efeitos da internação em Unidade de Cuidado Intermediário Neonatal Canguru (UCINCa), segunda etapa do Método Canguru, no desenvolvimento das habilidades de alimentação oral em recém nascidos pré-termo (RNPT). Método estudo observacional analítico do tipo longitudinal prospectivo, realizado em um hospital público no Sul do Brasil, com acompanhamento até a alta hospitalar. A amostra foi constituída por 20 RNPT internados na UCINCa e 26 RNPT na Unidade de Cuidado Intermediário Neonatal Convencional (UCINCo), que foram avaliados periodicamente por meio dos níveis de habilidade oral, em mamadeira, conforme os critérios de proficiência e taxa de transferência de leite. Os desfechos considerados foram progressão do nível de habilidade oral, dias de transição para obtenção da via oral plena, dias de internação hospitalar. Resultados o tempo de transição para obtenção da via oral exclusiva foi menor nos RNPT da UCINCa (4,5 dias versus 10 dias) quando comparados aos da UCINCo (p=0,041). Na terceira avaliação de habilidade oral, a totalidade de RNPT da UCINCa atingiu o nível 4, já os participantes da UCINCo somente alcançaram esse nível na quinta avaliação. A mediana dos dias de internação foi de quatro dias menor nos participantes da UCINCa (p=0,098). Conclusão a internação na UCINCa favoreceu uma aceleração no processo de maturação das habilidades orais, influenciando positivamente na transição alimentar oral do RNPT, na comparação com os RNPT internados na UCINCo.

Re(Ha)bilitar no inicio do ciclo vital / Re(Ha)bilitate at the beginning of the life cycle

Enquadramento: Este relatório assenta no percurso formativo de um estágio de natureza profissional que integra uma vertente investigativa, dedicado à idade pediátrica, focado em duas importantes causas de morbilidade, sensíveis aos contributos da enfermagem de reabilitação ­as doenças respiratórias e a prematuridade. Assim, é abordada a Reabilitação Respiratória na criança, sintetizando as suas particularidades anatómicas e fisiológicas, as diferentes técnicas de reabilitação funcional respiratória desenvolvidas durante o estágio e outros aspetos relevantes da prática clínica. Segue-se o enquadramento da enfermagem de reabilitação na Neonatologia, onde a sobrevivência de neonatos prematuros e em situações clínicas de grande complexidade realça a necessidade de garantir cuidados de saúde capazes de promover o melhor desenvolvimento possível para que cada criança atinja o seu máximo potencial. Sendo a aquisição de autonomia alimentar um dos principais desafios da prematuridade, neste trabalho aprofunda-se esta problemática e é apresentado o estudo desenvolvido nesta área particular. Metodologia: Através de uma abordagem crítica-reflexiva são explorados conceitos e questões que vão de encontro ao desenho do estágio. No âmbito da investigação, foi conduzido um estudo quase-experimental, com o objetivo de identificar os efeitos da implementação do PIOMI na alimentação oral, nos RNPT com idade gestacional entre as 33-35 semanas, internados numa neonatologia de nível terciário portuguesa. A amostra incluiu 10 crianças, divididas em dois grupos, sendo que um recebeu os cuidados standard da unidade e outro grupo recebeu o protocolo Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention, durante 14 dias consecutivos, uma vez por dia. Resultados: A enfermagem de reabilitação na idade pediátrica, mantendo as suas raízes assentes nas teorias do autocuidado e das transições que suportam os cuidados de reabilitação, incorpora modelos de cuidados centrados na família e de cuidados atraumáticos, atentando às questões desenvolvimentais. A Reabilitação Funcional Respiratória contribui para ganhos em saúde na criança com doença respiratória, sendo essencial adequar as técnicas às particularidades anatómicas, fisiológicas e comportamentais. No contexto de uma unidade de neonatalogia, os modelos neuroprotetores e desenvolvimentais são fundamentais para enquadrar todos os cuidados, incluindo os cuidados da Enfermagem de Reabilitação, que potenciam o desenvolvimento, desde uma fase precoce, agindo sobre as funções respiratória, motora, sensorial, alimentação e educação parental. Os programas de reabilitação da função alimentar incluem técnicas de estimulação das competências orais - entre as quais a estimulação oromotora - enquadradas numa abordagem neuroprotetora e desenvolvimental, instrumentos de avaliação das competências orais e educação parental. No estudo desenvolvido, verificou-se que o protocolo de intervenção oromotora selecionado contribuiu significativamente para a maturação das competências orais, mas não para a redução do tempo de transição da gavagem para a ingestão oral autónoma, nem para o tempo de hospitalização. Contudo, o grupo PIOMI iniciou o treino de alimentação oral numa idade corrigida tendencialmente mais precoce. Conclusões: A aplicação do PIOMI por EEER contribuiu para a maturação das competências orais no RNPT e não impactou negativamente a evolução ponderal, mas não contribui para diminuir o número de dias necessários para a aquisição de autonomia alimentar, nem o tempo de hospitalização.

Framing: This report lays on the educational path crossed along a clinical practicum in pediatric age, focusing on two important causes of morbidity in the pediatric age, both gaining with rehabilitation nursing expertise ­ respiratory diseases and prematurity. Thus, respiratory rehabilitation in children is addressed, synthesizing the anatomical and physiological particularities of the child, the different techniques of respiratory functional rehabilitation developed during the practicum and other relevant aspects of clinical practice. The following is the framework of rehabilitation nursing in Neonatology, where the survival of preterm neonates and clinical situations of great complexity highlights the need to ensure health care capable of promoting the best possible development so that each child reaches its maximum potential. Since the acquisition of independent oral feeding is one of the main challenges of prematurity, this work deepens this problem and the study developed in this specific area is presented. Methodology: Using a critical-reflexive approach, the author explores concepts and issues in line with the design of the practicum. In the scope of the research, a quasi-experimental study was conducted with the aim of identifying the effects of an oral motor stimulation program in the transition from tube to full oral feeding in preterm infants between 33-35 weeks of gestational or post-menstrual age, hospitalized in a Portuguese level 3 neonatology unit. The sample included 10 children, divided into two groups, one of which received standard care from the unit and another group received the Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention protocol for 14 consecutive days, once a day. Results: Rehabilitation nursing in pediatric age, maintaining its roots in the theories of self-care and transitions that support rehabilitation care, incorporates models of family centered care and atraumatic care, being aware of the developmental specificities. Respiratory therapy contributes to health gains in children with respiratory disease, and it is essential to adapt the techniques to the anatomical, physiological, and behavioral particularities. In the context of a neonatology unit, neuroprotective and developmental models are fundamental to frame all care, including rehabilitation nursing care, which enhances the development, from an early stage, acting on respiratory, motor, feeding, sensory functions and parental education. Rehabilitation care plans include techniques that promote oral skills - including oral motor stimulation - under a neuroprotective and developmental approach, oral skills assessment instruments and parental education. In the study developed, it was found that the selected oral motor intervention technique contributed significantly to the maturation of oral skills, but not to the reduction of the transition time from gavage to autonomous oral intake, nor to the time of hospitalization. However, the PIOMI group tended to start oral feeding in an earlier postmenstrual age. Conclusions: The application of PIOMI by EEER contributed to the maturation of oral competencies in the PTNB and did not negatively impact the weight evolution but did not contribute to reducing the number of days necessary for the acquisition of independent oral feeding, nor the time of hospitalization.

Factors Associated With Exclusive Direct Breastfeeding in the First 3 Months.

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with exclusive direct breastfeeding in the first 3 months among mother and infant dyads living in the United States. DESIGN: A secondary analysis of data collected using a cross-sectional online survey completed over a 4-month period in late 2019. PARTICIPANTS: We recruited a convenience sample of 370 mothers with healthy full-term singleton infants between 1 and 12 weeks of age whose feeding methods consisted of direct breastfeeding at least once a day. Mothers had not returned to work/school at the time of the survey completion. MEASUREMENTS: The questionnaire consisted of 34 questions about maternal and infant factors that influence decisions about infant feeding, professional support, and parental preferences. RESULTS: Mothers who practiced feeding on demand (adjusted OR [aOR] = 35.76, 95% confidence interval [CI] [2.04, 500.00]) and mothers of infants 1 to 4 weeks of age (aOR = 2.74, 95% CI [1.54, 4.85]) were more likely to use exclusive direct breastfeeding. The odds of exclusive direct breastfeeding decreased with mothers who breastfed with a nipple shield while in the hospital/birth center/home (aOR = 0.13, 95% CI [0.05, 0.35]), used pacifiers (aOR = 0.31, 95% CI [0.21, 0.65]), or had perceptions of insufficient milk (aOR = 0.11, 95% CI [0.04, 0.26]). CONCLUSION: Demand feeding and an infant's age of 1 to 4 weeks contributed to exclusive direct breastfeeding. Lower rates of exclusive direct breastfeeding were associated with the use of nipple shields immediately after birth, pacifier use, and perceptions of insufficient milk. Further investigation is warranted to fully differentiate exclusive direct breastfeeding from exclusive breastfeeding.

Effectiveness of 2 interventions for independent oral feeding in preterms.

INTRODUCTION: Oral feeding of preterm newborns (PTNB) is hampered by their immaturity and intercurrent diseases, which can prolong their hospital stay. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a program that combines tactile, kinesthetic and oral stimulation (T + K + OS) compared to another intervention based on exclusively oral stimulation (OS), in the time necessary to achieve independent feeding and hospital discharge. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A clinical study of 2 randomized groups (OS vs. T + K + OS) was carried out on 42 PTNB with gestational age between 27-32 weeks and birth weight > 900 g. The stimulation programs were carried out in sessions of 15 min, for 10 days. RESULTS: The PTNBs in the T + K + OS group achieved independent oral feeding earlier, compared to the OS group (24.9 ± 10.1 vs. 34.1 ± 15.6 days, P = .02). An analysis of covariance was performed, which confirmed that the birth weight and gestational age covariates had significant effects on time to reach suction feeding (birth weight: F[1, 38] = 5.79; P = .021; gestational age: F[1, 38] = 14.12; P = .001) and that once its effect was controlled, the intervention continued to have a significant effect (F[1, 38] = 6.07; P = .018). The T + K + OS group, compared to the OS group, achieved an earlier hospital discharge (39 ± 15 vs. 45 ± 18 days), although the differences were not significant (P = .21). CONCLUSIONS: Combined therapies that include T + K + OS are more effective than OS alone, in order to achieve independent oral feeding in PTNBs.

Eficacia de 2 intervenciones para la alimentación oral independiente en pretérminos / Effectiveness of 2 interventions for independent oral feeding in preterms

Introducción: La alimentación oral de los recién nacidos pretérmino (RNPT) está dificultada por su inmadurez y enfermedades intercurrentes, lo que puede prolongar su estancia hospitalaria. El objetivo de este estudio fue valorar la efectividad de un programa que combina la estimulación táctil, kinestésica y oral (ET+K+O) frente a otro de estimulación oral sola (EO), en el tiempo necesario para lograr la alimentación independiente y el alta hospitalaria. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio clínico de 2 grupos aleatorizados (EO vs. ET+K+O), realizado en 42 RNPT con una edad gestacional entre 27-32 semanas y un peso al nacimiento>900g. Los programas de estimulación fueron realizados en sesiones de 15min, durante 10 días. Resultados: Los RNPT del grupo de ET+K+O consiguieron antes la alimentación oral independiente, en comparación con el grupo de EO (24,9±10,1 vs. 34,1±15,6 días, p=0,02). Se realizó un análisis de covarianza, observando que las covariables PN y EG tuvieron efectos significativos en el tiempo hasta alcanzar la alimentación por succión (peso al nacimiento: F[1, 38]=5,79; p=0,021; edad gestacional: F[1, 38]=14,12; p=0,001) y que una vez controlado su efecto, la intervención seguía teniendo un efecto significativo (F[1, 38]=6,07; p=0,018). El grupo de ET+K+O, en comparación con el de EO, consiguió antes el alta hospitalaria (39±15 vs. 45±18 días), si bien la diferencia no fue significativa (p=0,21). Conclusiones: Las terapias combinadas que asocian ET+K+O son más eficaces que la EO sola, para lograr la alimentación oral independiente en los RNPT. (AU)

Introduction: Oral feeding of pre-term newborns (PTNB) is hampered by their immaturity and intercurrent diseases, which can prolong their hospital stay. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a program that combines tactile, kinesthetic and oral stimulation (T+K+OS) compared to another intervention based on exclusively oral stimulation (OS), in the time necessary to achieve independent feeding and hospital discharge. Patients and methods: A clinical study of 2 randomized groups (OS vs. T+K+OS) was carried out on 42 PTNB with gestational age between 27-32 weeks and birth weight>900g. The stimulation programs were carried out in sessions of 15min, for 10 days. Results: The PTNBs in the T+K+OS group achieved independent oral feeding earlier, compared to the OS group (24.9±10.1 vs. 34.1±15.6 days, P=.02). An analysis of covariance was performed, which confirmed that the birth weight and gestational age covariates had significant effects on time to reach suction feeding (birth weight: F[1, 38]=5.79; P=.021; gestational age: F[1, 38]=14.12; P=.001) and that once its effect was controlled, the intervention continued to have a significant effect (F[1, 38]=6.07; P=.018). The T+K+OS group, compared to the OS group, achieved an earlier hospital discharge (39±15 vs. 45±18 days), although the differences were not significant (P=.21). Conclusions: Combined therapies that include T+K+OS are more effective than OS alone, in order to achieve independent oral feeding in PTNBs. (AU)

Influência do estímulo gustativo na pressão de sucção de recém-nascidos a termo / Influence of taste stimulation on sucking pressure in newborn infants at term

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a influência de um estímulo gustativo na pressão de sucção, durante a sucção não nutritiva (SNN), em recém-nascidos a termo, saudáveis e com peso adequado à idade gestacional. Método Estudo quase experimental do tipo ensaio clínico não randomizado com uma amostra de conveniência de 60 recém-nascidos (RN), 30 alocados no grupo estudo (GE) e 30 no grupo controle (GC). Os RN foram avaliados quanto à pressão de sucção, durante a SNN em chupeta. Para o GE foi adicionado estímulo gustativo à chupeta, umedecida com o colostro. O GC não recebeu nenhum estímulo, além da própria chupeta. As pressões média, mínima e máxima foram medidas com o equipamento S-Flex®. Resultados O GE apresentou pressão média e máxima de sucção significativamente maiores do que o GC. Ainda, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa, entre os grupos, para a 2ª medida da pressão média de sucção. Conclusão Os resultados demostraram que os RN do GE apresentaram pressões de sucção, média e máxima, significativamente maiores, quando comparados ao GC. A utilização de um estímulo gustativo associado à SNN modificou a pressão de sucção e parece potencializar as habilidades orais.

Abstract Purpose To verify the influence of a taste stimulus on the suction pressure, during the non-nutritive sucking (SNN), in newborns, healthy and with weight appropriate to the gestational age. Methods Quasi-experimental study of the non-randomized clinical trial type with a convenience sample of 60 newborns (NB), 30 allocated in the study group (EG) and 30 in the control group (CG). The NB were evaluated for sucking pressure during the SNN in a pacifier. For the EG, a gustatory stimulus was added to the pacifier, moistened with colostrum. The CG did not receive any stimulus, other than the pacifier itself. The average, minimum and maximum pressures were measured with the equipment S-Flex®. Results The SG presented mean and maximum sucking pressure significantly higher than the CG. In addition, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups for the second measurement of mean sucking pressure. Conclusion The results showed that the NB of the SG presented sucking pressures, average and maximum, significantly higher, when compared to the CG. The use of a taste stimulus associated with SNN modified the sucking pressure and seems to enhance oral skills.

The Impact of Breastfeeding and Non-Nutritive Sucking Behaviors on Skeletal and Dental Malocclusions of Pediatric Patients: A Narrative Review of the Literature.

Studies suggest that breastfeeding can help resolve skeletal and dental malocclusions. But there is no clear evidence that breastfeeding duration affects skeletal or dental malocclusions in pediatric patients. Therefore, the objective of this narrative review was to review all the available updated articles on the impact of breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking behaviors in deciduous and mixed teeth on different forms of malocclusions. The following electronic databases were used PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to obtain relevant data that met the eligibility criteria. The studies in this narrative review were covered the last 10 years. Primary research identified 368 papers. In addition, three articles were selected from the gray literature for consideration. On the basis of duplication, title, abstract, methodology and/or irrelevant information, 177 articles were removed. This narrative review was focused on seventeen articles that met the eligibility criteria. When it comes to deciduous and mixed teeth, breastfeeding appears to decrease the occurrence of skeletal class II, posterior crossbite, and malocclusion. There appears to be a favorable correlation between prolong duration of breastfeeding and risk reduction. To avoid bias in the results, more longitudinal study is warranted, with data collected prospectively on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and non-nutritive sucking behaviors, using specific survey questions, and subsequent clinical investigation of the occlusal status at the deciduous, mixed, and permanent teeth stages.

Oro-Motor Intervention Protocol to Improve Sucking Behavior among Neonates with Immature Sucking: An Experimental Protocol.

BACKGROUND: Oro-motor intervention methods were previously adopted to improve the sucking pattern but there is still a lag in the structured protocol for improving sucking behavior in infants with immature sucking. Thus, this study is aimed to develop a structured protocol for the Oro-motor intervention to improve sucking behavior. METHOD: Using the prospective observational study design, neonates with poor suck (producing less than 10 sucks per minute), under NG tube feeding, and maintaining oxygen saturation at room air were included. A total of 6 subjects were enrolled in this study and they were treated with Oro-motor intervention protocol. The Sucking rate and LATCH score were taken as the outcome measures and measured at beginning of intervention and after 2 weeks of intervention. RESULT: The mean pre-test and post-test values for sucking rate were is (8.66), (32.5) and LATCH were (4.66), (8.16) respectively. The data collected showed that the protocol framed for Oro-motor intervention was significantly effective in improving quality of feeding among infants with immature sucking behavior. CONCLUSION: The structured Oro-motor intervention protocol improves the feeding performance in infants with poor sucking behavior and improves the LATCH score. All the infants included in this study where under nasogastric tube feeding, thus the structured protocol can be considered to be helpful in weaning from NG tube feeding.

[Effectiveness of 2 interventions for independent oral feeding in pre-terms]. / Eficacia de 2 intervenciones para la alimentación oral independiente en pretérminos.

INTRODUCTION: Oral feeding of pre-term newborns (PTNB) is hampered by their immaturity and intercurrent diseases, which can prolong their hospital stay. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a program that combines tactile, kinesthetic and oral stimulation (T+K+OS) compared to another intervention based on exclusively oral stimulation (OS), in the time necessary to achieve independent feeding and hospital discharge. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A clinical study of 2 randomized groups (OS vs. T+K+OS) was carried out on 42 PTNB with gestational age between 27-32 weeks and birth weight>900g. The stimulation programs were carried out in sessions of 15min, for 10 days. RESULTS: The PTNBs in the T+K+OS group achieved independent oral feeding earlier, compared to the OS group (24.9±10.1 vs. 34.1±15.6 days, P=.02). An analysis of covariance was performed, which confirmed that the birth weight and gestational age covariates had significant effects on time to reach suction feeding (birth weight: F[1, 38]=5.79; P=.021; gestational age: F[1, 38]=14.12; P=.001) and that once its effect was controlled, the intervention continued to have a significant effect (F[1, 38]=6.07; P=.018). The T+K+OS group, compared to the OS group, achieved an earlier hospital discharge (39±15 vs. 45±18 days), although the differences were not significant (P=.21). CONCLUSIONS: Combined therapies that include T+K+OS are more effective than OS alone, in order to achieve independent oral feeding in PTNBs.

Correlation of facial anthropometry data of late preterm newborns and oral feeding readiness / Correlación de datos de antropometría facial de neonatos prematuros tardíos y prontitud para alimentación por vía oral / Correlação de dados de antropometria facial de recém-nascidos prematuros tardios e prontidão para alimentação oral

ABSTRACT Objective: To correlate nine facial anthropometric measurements with the readiness for oral feeding of late preterm newborns using an orogastric tube. Methods: Observational study, carried out in two institutions in Maceió, Alagoas. Fifty-two newborns participated. A single measuring of nine facial measurements and daily measuring of the interface area for fixing the tube was performed. For readiness assessment, the Premature Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment Scale was used. Results: An average readiness of 28.81 (± 3.18) was observed in the first evaluation and 30.65 (± 3.23) in the second. Most facial measurements are correlated with weight. There was a positive and slight correlation between glabella-subnasale distance and readiness. No correlation was observed between the area of the tube fixation interface and facial measurements. Conclusion: It is concluded that the glabella-subnasale measurement is positively correlated with the readiness for oral feeding in late preterm newborns who used an orogastric tube for feeding.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Correlacionar nueve medidas antropométricas faciales a la prontitud para alimentación por vía oral de neonatos prematuros tardíos utilizando sonda orogástrica. Métodos: Estudio observacional, realizado en dos instituciones de Maceió, Alagoas. Participaron 52 neonatos. Realizó medición única de nueve medidas faciales y medición diaria del área de la interface para fijación de sonda. Instrumento de Evaluación de la Prontitud del Prematuro para Inicio de Alimentación Oral utilizado para evaluación de prontitud. Resultados: Observó mediana de prontitud de 28,81 (±3,18) en la primera evaluación y 30,65 (±3,23) en la segunda. Mayoría de las medidas faciales están correlacionadas al peso. Hubo correlación positiva y leve entre la distancia glabela-subnasal y la prontitud. No observó correlación entre la área de la interface de fijación de sonda con las medidas faciales. Conclusión: La medida glabela-subnasal está correlacionada positivamente con la prontitud para alimentación oral en neonatos prematuros tardíos que utilizaron sonda orogástrica para alimentación.

RESUMO Objetivo: Correlacionar nove medidas antropométricas faciais com a prontidão para alimentação oral de recém-nascidos prematuros tardios utilizando sonda orogástrica.Métodos: Estudo observacional, realizado em duas instituições de Maceió, Alagoas. Participaram 52 recém-nascidos. Efetuou-se mensuração única de nove medidas faciais e mensuração diária da área da interface para fixação da sonda. O Instrumento de Avaliação da Prontidão do Prematuro para Início da Alimentação Oral foi utilizado para avaliação da prontidão. Resultados: Observou-se média de prontidão de 28,81 (±3,18) na primeira avaliação e 30,65 (±3,23) na segunda. A maioria das medidas faciais estão correlacionadas com o peso. Houve correlação positiva e leve entre a distância glabela-subnasal e a prontidão. Não foi observada correlação entre a área da interface de fixação da sonda com as medidas faciais. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a medida glabela-subnasal está correlacionada positivamente com a prontidão para alimentação oral em recém-nascidos prematuros tardios que utilizaram sonda orogástrica para alimentação.

Efeitos da estimulação gustativa na prontidão oral e estados comportamentais de recém-nascidos / Effects of gustatory stimulation on oral readiness and behavioral states of newborns

RESUMO Objetivo investigar e comparar comportamentos específicos de prontidão oral e estados comportamentais de recém-nascidos a termo (RNT) e pré-termo (RNPT), a partir da estimulação gustativa (água e sacarose). Métodos estudo experimental, analítico, duplo-cego, caso controle. Participaram 152 recém-nascidos de uma maternidade pública, sendo 68 a termo e 84 pré-termo, subdivididos conforme estímulo gustativo (água ou sacarose). O teste durou 15 minutos, dividido em três períodos de cinco minutos. Foram analisados estados comportamentais e comportamentos específicos. Resultados foram observadas diferenças significativas, comparando os estímulos, com maior tempo nos comportamentos mão-boca direita (p=0,042) e esquerda (p=0,037), e diminuição no tempo de sono (p=0,019) nos RNT estimulados com sacarose. Nos RNPT houve maior tempo de sucção de mão direita (p=0,043) e esquerda (p=0,001) e de sucção (p<0,001), com aumento no tempo de alerta (p=0,025), quando estimulados com sacarose. Houve diminuição de tempo de agitação (p=0,018) em RNPT estimulados com água. RNT apresentaram maior tempo em sono do que os RNPT (p=0,032). A estimulação da sacarose no estado alerta foi mais evidente em RNPT (p=0,047). Conclusão A sacarose eliciou respostas motoras referentes à prontidão para alimentação e estado comportamental favorável para alimentação, independentemente da idade gestacional. Os achados são importantes para a clínica fonoaudiológica, possibilitando ampliar condutas de estimulação da alimentação.

ABSTRACT Purpose To investigate and compare specific oral readiness behavior and behavioral states of term newborns (TNB) and preterm newborns (PTNB) based on taste stimulation (water and sucrose). Methods Experimental, analytical, double-blind, case-control study: 152 newborns from a public maternity hospital participated, 68 of them were term newborns and 84,preterm , divided according to taste stimulus (water or sucrose). The test lasted 15 minutes, divided into three periods of 5 minutes. We evaluated behavioral states and specific behaviors. Results We observed significant difference by comparing stimulations and longer periods of right (p=0.042) and left (p=0.037) hand suction for mouth behavior, shorter sleeping periods (p=0.019) in TNB stimulated with sucrose. In PTNB, we observed longer periods of right hand (p=0.043) and left hand (p=0.001) suction, suction (p<0.001) and alert state (p=0.025) when stimulated with sucrose. We found a decrease in agitation (p=0.018) in PTNB stimulated with water. The TNB were asleep for longer periods of time than PTBN (p=0.032). Sucrose stimulation in alert state is more evident in PTNB (p=0.047). Conclusion Sucrose elicited motor responses related to food readiness and favorable behavioral status for food regardless of gestational age. The findings are important for the speech therapy clinic, enabling broader feeding stimulation approaches.

Efeito da glicose e sucção não nutritiva na dor de prematuros na punção: ensaio clínico crossover / Efecto de la glucosa y la succión no nutritiva sobre el dolor por pinchazos prematuros: un ensayo clínico cruzado / Effect of glucose and non-nutritive sucking on puncture pain in premature infants: a crossover clinical trial

RESUMO Objetivo Comparar o efeito da sucção não nutritiva, glicose oral 25% e glicose oral 25% combinada com a sucção não nutritiva no alívio da dor de recém-nascidos prematuros submetidos à punção do calcanhar para monitorização da glicemia. Método Ensaio clínico randomizado crossover, com 34 prematuros que, randomicamente, receberam as intervenções: sucção não nutritiva, glicose oral 25% e as duas intervenções combinadas durante três dias consecutivos na punção do calcanhar para monitorização da glicemia. Avaliação pelo Premature Infant Pain Profile por 30 segundos antes da intervenção, denominado período basal e por 5 minutos após a punção. Resultados A combinação das intervenções fez com que os prematuros retornassem ao período basal, com 1 minuto e 30 segundos após a punção do calcanhar, promovendo uma redução percentual de 2,2% na escala. Conclusão A comparação do efeito das intervenções isoladas e combinadas mostrou que, quando oferecidas de forma combinada, os prematuros conseguiram retornar aos parâmetros do período basal mais rapidamente. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-3gm6w5.

RESUMEN Objetivo Comparar el efecto de la succión no nutritiva, glucosa oral 25% y glucosa oral 25% combinada con succión no nutritiva para aliviar el dolor en recién nacidos prematuros sometidos a punción de talón para monitorización de glucosa en sangre. Método Ensayo clínico cruzado aleatorizado, con 34 prematuros que recibieron aleatoriamente las intervenciones: succión no nutritiva, glucosa oral al 25% y las dos intervenciones combinadas durante tres días consecutivos en la punción del talón para monitorizar la glucemia. La evaluación por el Premature Infant Pain Profile se realizó durante 30 segundos antes de la intervención, llamado período de línea base y durante 5 minutos después de la punción. Resultados La combinación de intervenciones hizo que los prematuros volvieran a la basal, 1 minuto y 30 segundos después de la punción del talón, promoviendo una reducción porcentual de la escala del 2,2%. Conclusión La comparación del efecto de las intervenciones aisladas y combinadas mostró que, cuando se ofrecían en combinación, los recién nacidos prematuros podían volver a los parámetros iniciales más rápidamente. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos: RBR-3gm6w5.

ABSTRACT Objective To compare the effect of non-nutritive sucking, 25% oral glucose and 25% oral glucose combined with non-nutritive sucking in pain relief in premature infants submitted to heel puncture for blood glucose monitoring. Method This is a randomized crossover clinical trial with 34 preterm infants who randomly received interventions: non-nutritive sucking, 25% oral glucose and the two interventions combined for three consecutive days in heel puncture for blood glucose monitoring. Assessment by the Premature Infant Pain Profile for 30 seconds before the intervention, called the baseline period and for 5 minutes after puncture. Results The combination of interventions made the premature infants return to baseline, with 1 minute and 30 seconds after heel puncture, promoting a 2.2% percentage reduction in the scale. Conclusion Comparing the effect of isolated and combined interventions showed that, when offered in combination, preterm infants were able to return to baseline parameters more quickly. Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry: RBR-3gm6w5.

Hábitos associados à mordida aberta anterior em crianças: uma revisão integrativa / Habits associated to preceding open bite in children: an integrative revie

Objetivo: Analisar na literatura quais são os hábitos associados à mordida aberta anterior em crianças. Métodos: Realizou-se uma pesquisa bibliográfica referente aos artigos publicados de 2015 a 2020 nos bancos de dados on-line PubMed, Embase, SciELO, LILACS e BBO utilizando descritores e sinônimos MeSH, DeCS e Emtree com as seguintes etapas: identificação, triagem, elegibilidade e inclusão. Foram incluídos estudos observacionais, transversais ou de coorte, e artigos que demonstrassem hábitos associados à mordida aberta anterior em crianças de 2 a 12 anos de idade. Relatos de caso, revisões da literatura e outros tipos de estudos que não estavam de acordo com os critérios foram excluídos. Os artigos foram analisados por dois pesquisadores independentes e os estudos selecionados foram avaliados quanto à qualidade metodológica. Resultados: De um total de 462 artigos encontrados apenas 9 foram selecionados para o estudo. Desses, 8 (88,9%) apresentaram alta ou moderada qualidade metodológica, sendo apenas 1 (11,1%), dentre os artigos, de baixa qualidade. Mediante à análise dos estudos inclusos, observou-se que a manutenção de hábitos orais como sucção digital (66,6% dos artigos) e de chupeta (77,7%), bem como uso de mamadeira (33,3%) e duração do tempo de aleitamento materno (22,2%) pode ocasionar alterações na oclusão, fala, respiração, crescimento craniofacial, afetando diretamente a qualidade de vida da criança. Conclusão:Uma vez que a infância é a fase adequada para a implementação de novos hábitos saudáveis e tratamentos, é imprescindível que o cirurgião-dentista conheça essa associação, e adote medidas terapêuticas e preventivas.

Aim: To perform an analysis of in the literature regarding which habits are associated with anterior open bite in children. Methods:This was a bibliographic study conducted using articles published from 2015 to 2020 in the PubMed, Embase, SciELO, LILACS, and BBO online databases, using MeSH, DeCS, and Emtree descriptors and synonyms with the following steps: identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. Observational, cross-sectional, or cohort studies, as well as and articles demonstrating habits associated with anterior open bite in children aged 2 to 12 years, were included. Case reports, literature reviews, and other types of studies that were not in accordance with the criteria were excluded. The articles were evaluated by two independent researchers, and the selected studies were evaluated for methodological quality. Results:Of a total of 462 articles found, only nine were selected for the study. Of these, eight (88.9%) presented high or moderate methodological quality, with only 1 (11.1%) of the articles presenting a low quality. Through the analysis of the included studies, it was observed that the maintenance of oral habits, such as finger sucking (66.6% of the articles) and pacifiers (77.7%), as well as the use of a bottle (33.3%) and the duration of breastfeeding time (22.2%), may cause changes in occlusion, speech, breathing, and craniofacial growth, directly affecting the child's quality of life. Conclusion: Since childhood is the appropriate phase for the implementation of new healthy habits and treatments, it is essential for the dentist to understand this association and adopt therapeutic and preventive measures.

Lactancia materna y feminismo: recorrido social y cultural en España / Breastfeeding and feminism: social and cultural journey in Spain / Breastfeeding and feminism: social and cultural journey in Spain

RESUMEN OBJETIVO Analizar la influencia de cambios socio-políticos, educativos y feministas de España en el mantenimiento de lactancia materna. MÉTODO Revisión histórico-descriptiva de documentación en bases de datos, Boletines Oficiales del Estado, del Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo y Bienestar Social. RESULTADOS La lactancia materna es un fenómeno complejo influenciado por factores demográficos, biológicos, sociales y psicológicos. Ha cambiado a lo largo de la historia y, evolucionado con los movimientos feministas. La incorporación de la mujer al mercado laboral (s.XIX), produjo una modificación en el rol familiar y pareja. La sociedad del siglo XXI reclama a los poderes públicos la conciliación personal y laboral para la crianza de sus hijos. CONCLUSIONES E IMPLICACIÓN PARA LA PRÁCTICA Han sido múltiples los factores y procesos evolutivos para la situación socio-cultural de la mujer en la lactancia materna. Actualmente sigue siendo complicado compaginar gestación y crianza con el empleo, las redes formales e informales permiten avances en políticas sanitarias.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar a influência das mudanças sócio-políticas, educativas e feministas em Espanha na manutenção do aleitamento materno. MÉTODO Revisão histórico-descritiva da documentação em bases de dados, Boletins Oficiais do Estado, do Ministério da Saúde e do Consumo e da Previdência Social. RESULTADOS O aleitamento materno é um fenómeno complexo influenciado por factores demográficos, biológicos, sociais e psicológicos. Ela mudou ao longo da história e evoluiu com os movimentos feministas. A incorporação das mulheres ao mercado de trabalho (século XIX), produziu uma modificação no papel da família e do casal. A sociedade do século XXI exige do poder público a conciliação pessoal e laboral para a educação dos seus filhos. CONCLUSÕES E IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A PRÁTICA Tem havido múltiplos factores e processos evolutivos para a situação sociocultural das mulheres em aleitamento materno. Hoje em dia, ainda é complicado combinar gravidez e educação com emprego, e as redes formais e informais permitem avanços nas políticas de saúde.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the influence of socio-political, educational and feminist changes in Spain on the maintenance of breastfeeding. METHOD Historical-descriptive review of documentation in databases, Official State Bulletins, of the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs and Social Welfare. RESULTS Breastfeeding is a complex phenomenon influenced by demographic, biological, social and psychological factors. It has changed throughout history and evolved with the feminist movements. The incorporation of women to the labor market (19th century), produced a modification in the family and couple role. The society of the 21st century demands from the public authorities the personal and labor conciliation for the upbringing of their children. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE There have been multiple factors and evolutionary processes for the socio-cultural situation of women in breastfeeding. Nowadays, it is still complicated to combine pregnancy and upbringing with employment, and formal and informal networks allow advances in health policies.

Quantitative assessment of nutritive sucking patterns in preterm infants.

OBJECTIVE: To assess patterns of nutritive sucking in very preterm infants ≤32 weeks of gestation. STUDY DESIGN: Very preterm infants who attained independent oral feeding were prospectively assessed with an instrumented feeding bottle that measures nutritive sucking. The primary outcome measure was nutritive sucking performance at independent oral feeding. RESULT: We assessed nutritive sucking patterns in 33 very preterm infants. We recorded 63 feeding sessions. The median number of sucks was 784 (IQR: 550-1053), the median sucking rate was 36/min (IQR: 27-55), and the median number of sucking bursts during the first 5 min of oral feeding was 14 (IQR: 12-16). Maximum sucking strength correlated with the number of sucks (r = 0.62; p < 0.01). No safety concerns were identified during the study. CONCLUSION: The quantitative analysis of nutritive sucking patterns with a newly developed instrumented bottle in stable, very preterm infants is safe and feasible. More research is needed to develop and refine the instrument further.

The Novel Coronavirus: An Alert for Pacifiers' Disinfection

Objective: To evaluate the best strategy for pacifier disinfection methods. Material and Methods: The literature search was conducted on MEDLINE/PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs, Web of Science, and Scopus databases to find all relevant articles published over the past 20 years, based on PRISMA guidelines. Two reviewers extracted data independently by using a standardized form. The following factors were recorded: country of study, type of study, pacifier material, sample number, microorganisms analyzed, decontamination methods used, method accessibility and results found. Results: A total of 121 articles were obtained from all databases. The selected documents underwent a final screening, resulting in 8 articles. The method of disinfection analyzed by the literature were: 3.5% neutral detergent, apple cider vinegar 70% spray, boiling water during 15 minutes, sodium hypochlorite 2.5, hydrogen peroxide 70% spray, chlorhexidine 0.12%, Brushtox®, sterile water and microwave. Conclusion: Because of the broad methods for pacifier disinfection and different levels of accessibility to disinfectant agents, the pacifier consensus for decontamination remains unclear. Although the disinfection methods are diverse, the methods suggested to its disinfection were identified and described in this article.