Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of COL2A1-Associated Skeletal Dysplasias in 60 Russian Patients: Part I.

The significant variability in the clinical manifestations of COL2A1-associated skeletal dysplasias makes it necessary to conduct a clinical and genetic analysis of individual nosological variants, which will contribute to improving our understanding of the pathogenetic mechanisms and prognosis. We presented the clinical and genetic characteristics of 60 Russian pediatric patients with type II collagenopathies caused by previously described and newly identified variants in the COL2A1 gene. Diagnosis confirmation was carried out by new generation sequencing of the target panel with subsequent validation of the identified variants using automated Sanger sequencing. It has been shown that clinical forms of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasias predominate in childhood, both with more severe clinical manifestations (58%) and with unusual phenotypes of mild forms with normal growth (25%). However, Stickler syndrome, type I was less common (17%). In the COL2A1 gene, 28 novel variants were identified, and a total of 63% of the variants were found in the triple helix region resulted in glycine substitution in Gly-XY repeats, which were identified in patients with clinical manifestations of congenital spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia with varying severity, and were not found in Stickler syndrome, type I and Kniest dysplasia. In the C-propeptide region, five novel variants leading to the development of unusual phenotypes of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia have been identified.

The burden of hyaline membrane disease, mortality and its determinant factors among preterm neonates admitted at Debre Tabor General Hospital, North Central Ethiopia: A retrospective follow up study.

BACKGROUND: Hyaline membrane disease (HMD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm newborn babies. Though, there are studies related to Hyaline membrane disease inclusive of all neonates, studies related to the burden among preterm neonates were limited. In addition, increasing neonatal mortality in Ethiopia could be related to increase in the burden of hyaline membrane disease among preterm neonates. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the burden of hyaline membrane disease, mortality and its associated factors among preterm neonate admitted at neonatal intensive care unit, North Central Ethiopia. METHODOLOGY: An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted among 535 preterm neonates admitted at neonatal intensive care unit from January 1, 2014-December 30, 2017. Data were entered into EPi-data 4.2.0.0 and transferred to STATA version 14 statistical software for statistical analysis. Binary logistic regression was used for the analysis. All variables with P-value < 0.25 during bi-variable analysis were considered for multivariable logistic regression. Level of statistical significance was declared at P value ≤0.05. RESULTS: In the current study, proportion of hyaline membrane disease was 40% (95% CI; 35.8, 44.3) of which 49.5% died. Preterm neonate born with Gestational age of less than 34 weeks of age (Adjusted odd ratio (AOR = 2.64; 95 CI: 1.49, 4.66)), 5th minute Apgar score less than 7 (AOR = 2.2; 95% CI: 1.20, 4.07), and newborn with birth weight of less than 1500 gram (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.3, 4.3) were predictors of hyaline membrane disease. CONCLUSIONS: The mean gestational age (±) was 33.46 (±2.55) weeks. The incidence of hyaline membrane disease among preterm admissions was high. Preterm neonate born with gestational age of less than 34 weeks of age, asphyxiated newborns and newborn with birth weight of less than 1500 gram were predictors of hyaline membrane disease. So, emphasis should be given on early screening, follow up and timely interventions for preterm neonate.

Risk Factors of Respiratory Diseases Among Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Qena University Hospital, Egypt.

Background: Respiratory diseases in newborns are considered major causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Its causes are diverse and require early detection and management. This study aimed for detection of the prevalence and risk factors of respiratory diseases in addition to outcome among neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit. Methods: Our study was a prospective observational study that was undertaken at the neonatal intensive care unit of Qena University Hospital, Egypt from July 2017 to July 2018. Demographic and clinical data of newborns and their mothers were evaluated and tabulated. Results: In this period, 312 neonates were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, out of them 145 suffered respiratory diseases giving a prevalence of (46.5%), and (55.9%) were males. The mean neonatal age at admission was 4.33 ± 7.19 days and mean gestational age was 34.49 ± 3.31 weeks. The most common detected respiratory diseases were respiratory distress syndrome (RDS; 49.6%), transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN; 22%), neonatal pneumonia (17.2%) and meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS; 6.21%). Premature rupture of membrane (PROM), maternal diabetes and fetal prematurity had the highest risk factors for respiratory diseases occurrence in neonates. Neonatal mortality rate was 26.2%, mainly due to hyaline membrane disease and pneumonia. Conclusion: Respiratory diseases constitute major part of total admission in neonatal intensive care unit especially RDS, TTN, pneumonia and MAS. Prematurity and maternal diabetes were the most important risk factors associated with respiratory diseases. Respiratory distress syndrome carried the highest risk of mortality and TTN carried the highest survival rate.

The influence of maternal ethnicity on neonatal respiratory outcome.

OBJECTIVE: Higher rates of neonatal morbidity and mortality at term combined with earlier spontaneous delivery have led to the hypothesis that babies born to South Asian born (SA-born) women may mature earlier and/or their placental function decreases earlier than babies born to Australian and New Zealand born (Aus/NZ-born) women. Whether babies born to SA-born women do better in the preterm period, however, has yet to be evaluated. In this study we investigated respiratory outcomes, indicative of functional maturity, of preterm babies born to SA-born women compared with those of Aus/NZ-born women to explore this hypothesis further. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at Monash Health. PATIENTS: Data were collected from neonatal and birth records of moderate-late preterm (32-36 weeks) infants born between 2012 and 2015 to SA-born and Aus/NZ-born women. OUTCOME MEASURES: Rates of nursery admissions and neonatal respiratory outcomes were compared. RESULTS: Babies born to Aus/NZ-born women were more likely to be admitted to a nursery (80%) compared with SA-born babies (72%, p=0.004). Babies born to SA-born mothers experienced significantly less hyaline membrane disease (7.8%), required less resuscitation at birth (28.6%) and were less likely to require ventilation (20%) than babies born to Aus/NZ-born mothers (18%, 42.2%, 34.6%; p<0.001). There was no difference in the duration of ventilation or length of stay in hospital. CONCLUSIONS: Moderate-late preterm babies born to SA-born women appear to have earlier functional maturity, as indicated by respiratory outcomes, than Aus/NZ-born babies. Our findings support the hypothesis of earlier fetal maturation in SA-born women.

Postoperative complications following neonatal and infant surgery: Common events and predictive factors.

BACKGROUND: Data on major non-surgical postoperative complications following neonatal and infant surgery is lacking. The goal of the present study was to describe common major complications and their predictive factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study consisted of a retrospective review of medical charts of patients less than 6months of age operated in our institution over one calendar year, excluding herniorraphy surgery. The data collected included demographics, preoperative ICU bed status, ASA status, a history of cardiac malformation, hyaline membrane disease (HMD) or necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), preoperative haemoglobin, emergent surgery status, surgery type and duration, duration of anaesthesia and the need for intraoperative fluid boluses. Complications were analysed until the 30th postoperative day. Analyses included descriptive statistics and the determination of factors associated with non-surgical complications using univariate and multivariate statistics. RESULTS: The study included 168 patients. Their postnatal age was 48±48days. Overall, 37 patients experienced major postoperative non-surgical complications. The most common major complications were haemodynamic compromise (n=19, 11.3%), multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, n=8, 4.8%) and respiratory failure requiring ventilation (n=3, 1.8%). Surgical complications occurred in 8 cases (4.8%). Four factors were identified as being predictive of non-surgical complications: PCA<40 weeks, a history of cardiac malformation, HMD or NEC, preoperative ICU status and intraoperative fluid bolus administration. CONCLUSION: This study describes common non-surgical postoperative complications in neonates and infants, and their risk factors. They were much more common than surgical complications. Further studies should focus on preventive strategies addressing these complications.

Neonatal respiratory distress in a reference neonatal unit in Cameroon: an analysis of prevalence, predictors, etiologies and outcomes.

INTRODUCTION: Neonatal respiratory distress (NRD) is a main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Early detection of its risk factors and early treatment of its etiologies are major challenges. However, few studies in developing countries have provided data needed to tackle it. We aimed to determine the prevalence, predictors, etiologies and outcome of NRD in a tertiary health care centre of Cameroon. METHODS: We analyzed the hospital files of all newborns admitted to the Neonatal unit of Douala General Hospital from 1(st) January 2011 to 28(th) February 2013. NRD was diagnosed based on the presence of one or more of the following signs: an abnormal respiratory rate, expiratory grunting, nasal flaring, chest wall recessions and thoraco-abdominal asynchrony with or without cyanosis, in their files. Socio-demographic and clinical variables of newborns and their mothers were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of NRD was 47.5% out of the 703 newborns studied. Acute fetal distress, elective caesarean delivery, APGAR score < 7 at the 1(st) minute, prematurity, male gender and macrosomia were independent predictors of NRD. The main etiologies were neonatal infections (31%) and transient tachypnea of the newborn (25%). Its neonatal mortality rate was 24.5%, mainly associated with neonatal sepsis and hyaline membrane disease. CONCLUSION: NRD is a frequent emergency and causes high morbidity and mortality. Most of its risk factors and etiologies are preventable. Adequate follow-up of pregnancy and labor for timely intervention may improve the neonatal outcomes.

Hospital admission due to respiratory viral infections in moderate preterm, late preterm and term infants during their first year of life

BACKGROUND: Respiratory viral infections are a major cause of hospitalisation in infants <1 year and might cause severe symptoms in preterm infants. Our aim was to analyse admissions due to respiratory infections in moderate, late and term infants, and to identify risk factors for hospitalisation in preterm versus term. METHODS: Prospective study in a cohort of moderate and late preterm, and term infants born between October/2011 and December/2012. Admissions due to respiratory infections during the first year of life were analysed and compared among moderate (32-33), late (34-36) and term infants. Sixteen respiratory viruses were detected by RT-PCR. Clinical data were collected. RESULTS: 30 (20.9%) out of 143 preterm infants required admission for respiratory infection, versus 129 (6.9%) of 1858 term infants born in the same period (p < 0.0001, OR: 3.6 CI 2.0 to 5.0). Hospitalised children had a higher prevalence of hyaline membrane disease (HMD) at birth (p < 0.001, OR: 7.7 CI: 2.121 to 27.954) and needed more mechanical ventilation (p < 0.001, OR: 5.7 CI: 1.813 to 18.396). Virus was identified in 25/30 (83%) preterm babies, and in 110/129 (85%) term infants. The most frequent viruses in preterm infants were RSV (76%) rhinovirus (20%). Clinical and epidemiological characteristics among term and preterm infants were similar. CONCLUSIONS: The risk of respiratory admissions during the first year of life is up to 3.6 times higher in moderate and late preterm. Once admitted, clinical features of respiratory episodes requiring hospitalisation are similar among term and preterm infants. Hyaline membrane disease and mechanical ventilation were also risk factors for respiratory admissions

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Comparison of morbidity and mortality of very low birth weight infants in a Central Hospital in Johannesburg between 2006/2007 and 2013.

BACKGROUND: Health protocols need to be guided by current data on survival and benefits of interventions within the local context. Periodic clinical audits are required to inform and update health care protocols. This study aimed to review morbidity and mortality in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in 2013 compared with similar data from 2006/2007. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of patients' records from a neonatal computer database for 562 VLBW infants. These neonates weighed between 500 and 1500 g at birth, and were admitted within 48 hours after birth between 01 January 2013 and 31 December 2013. Patients' characteristics, complications of prematurity, and therapeutic interventions were compared with 2006/2007 data. Univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression were performed to establish significant associations of various factors with survival to discharge for 2013. RESULTS: Survival in 2013 was similar to that in 2006/2007 (73.4% vs 70.2%, p = 0.27). However, survival in neonates who weighed 750-900 g significantly improved from 20.4% in 2006/2007 to 52.4% in 2013 (p = 0.001). The use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) increased from 20.3% to 62.9% and surfactant use increased from 19.2% to 65.5% between the two time periods (both p < 0.001). Antenatal care attendance improved from 54.4% to 70.6% (p = 0.001) and late onset sepsis (>72 hours after birth) increased from 12.5% to 19% (p = 0.006) between the two time periods. Other variables remained unchanged between 2006/2007 and 2013. The main determinants of survival to discharge in 2013 were birth weight (odds ratio 1.005, 95% confidence interval 1.003-1.0007, resuscitation at birth (2.673, 1.375-5.197), NCPAP (0.247, 0.109-0.560), necrotising enterocolitis (4.555, 1.659-12.51), and mode of delivery, including normal vaginal delivery (0.456, 0.231-0.903) and vaginal breech (0.069, 0.013-0.364). CONCLUSIONS: There was a marked improvement in the survival of neonates weighing between 750 and 900 g at birth, most likely due to provision of surfactant and NCPAP. Provision of NCPAP, prevention of necrotising enterocolitis, and control of infection need to be prioritised in VLBW infants to improve their outcome.

A doença da membrana hialina em prematuros de baixo peso / Hyaline membrane disease in low birth weight preterm infants

Introdução: O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a prevalência da Doença da Membrana Hialina (DMH) em prematuros de baixo peso e suas principais complicações. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo descritivo do tipo série de casos. A população em estudo foram 34 prematuros com peso inferior a 1500 gramas e/ou idade gestacional inferior a 32 semanas nascidos no período de julho de 2010 a julho de 2011 no Hospital Universitário de Canoas/RS. Resultados: Pré-eclâmpsia e trabalho de parto prematuro foram as causas mais frequentes de parto pré-termo. DMH ocorreu em todos os recém-nascidos com peso inferior a 1000 gramas. Em prematuros com peso ao nascer entre 1001 e 1250 gramas e 1251 e 1499 gramas, a prevalência da DMH foi de 71,4% e 44,4%, respectivamente. A complicação da DMH mais frequente foi a persistência do canal arterial. Conclusões: A prevalência da DMH encontrada foi de 100% nos prematuros com peso até 1000 gramas e de 71,4% nos RNs com peso entre 1001g e 1250g. Nos prematuros com peso de 1251g a 1499g, a prevalência foi de 44,4% (AU)

Introduction: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hyaline membrane disease (HMD) in preterm, low birth weight infants and its major complications. Methods: A descriptive study of the case series was conducted. The study population were 34 preterm infants weighing less than 1500 grams and/or gestational age less than 32 weeks born from July 2010 to July 2011 at the University Hospital of Canoas, RS. Results: Pre-eclampsia and preterm labor were the most frequent causes of preterm birth. HMD occurred in all newborns weighing less than 1000 grams. In premature infants with birth weights between 1001 and 1250 grams and 1251 grams and 1499, the prevalence of DMH was 71.4% and 44.4%, respectively. The most frequent complication of DMH was the persistent ductus arteriosus. Conclusions: The prevalence of DMH was 100% in preterm infants weighing up to 1000 grams and 71.4% in newborns weighing between 1001g to 1250g. In premature infants weighing 1251g to 1499g, the prevalence was 44.4% (AU)

Características epidemiológicas y clínicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de enfermedad de membrana hialina, atendidos en el Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión año 2012 / Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with hyaline membrane disease, attended at the National Hospital Daniel Alcides Carrion 2012

OBJETIVOS: Determinar las características epidemiológicas y clínicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de enfermedad de membrana hialina del Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión en el año 2012. METODOLOGIA: Estudio Observacional, de tipo descriptivo, retrospectivo, transversal. Se trabajó con un total de 83 recién nacidos que fueron atendidos en los servicios de consultorios de neonatología que acuden al Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión durante el periodo Enero a Diciembre 2012. Se estimaron las frecuencias absolutas y relativas para las variables cualitativas y medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión para las variables cuantitativas. Se aplicó la prueba estadística chi-cuadrado con un nivel de significancia del 5 por ciento. Para las gráficas de los resultados, se emplearán gráficas de barras y circulares. RESULTADOS: La edad materna promedio fue 26.7±7.6 años, la mayoría entre edades de 15-25 años (48.2 por ciento). El 91.6 por ciento pertenecieron al Callao. Al respecto de los datos obstétricos el 83.1 por ciento no tuvo control prenatal, siendo el número de controles prenatales promedio de 3.9±2.2 veces, el 27.7 por ciento de los recién nacidos nació por parto eutócico y el 72.3 por ciento parto distócico. La presentación del RN más predominante fue Cefálica (78.3 por ciento). El médico Residente atendió la mayor cantidad de partos (86.7 por ciento), el 45.8 por ciento de los RN tuvo edad gestacional entre 29-32 semanas. Los principales factores maternos son la infección de tracto urinario 24.1 por ciento, el parto pretérmino (21.7 por ciento) y el embarazo gemelar (15.7 por ciento). La talla del recién nacido promedio fue 38.4±4.9 cm, el puntaje del Apgar promedio al minuto fue 6.4±2.2 y el peso de ingreso promedio del recién nacido fue 1433±624 gr. El 92.8 por ciento de los recién nacidos tuvo un adecuado peso para la edad gestacional y el 4.8 por ciento fue pequeño para la edad gestacional. El 50.6 por ciento de los recién nacidos tuvo...

OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with Hyaline Membrane Disease at National Hospital Daniel Alcides Carrion in 2012. METHODOLOGY: Observational study, descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective. We worked with a total of 83 newborns that were treated in the neonatal clinic services attending at Hospital Daniel Alcides Carrion National during the period January to December 2012. We estimated absolute and relative frequencies and measures of central tendency and dispersion. We applied the chi-square statistical test with a significance level of 5 per cent. For the graphs of the results, bar charts are used or circular, depending on the variables to correlate. RESULTS: The average maternal age was 26.7±7.6 years, the majority between the ages of 15-25 years (48.2 per cent). The 91.6 per cent belonged to Callao. Regard to obstetric the 83.1 per cent was not data antenatal; the number of antenatal average of 3.9±2.2 times, 27.7 per cent of infants born by vaginal delivery and 72.3 per cent dystocia. The most predominant presentation was cephalic RN (78.3 per cent). The resident physician attended births as many (86.7 per cent), 45.8 per cent of babies had gestational age between 29-32 weeks. The main factors are maternal urinary tract infection (24.1 per cent), preterm delivery (21.7 per cent) and twin pregnancies (15.7 per cent). The average newborn size was 38.4±4.9 cm, the mean Apgar score at minute was 6.4±2.2 and the weight of newborn average income was 1433±624 gr. The 92.8 per cent of infants had a weight appropriate for gestational age and 4.8 per cent were small for gestational age. The 50.6 per cent of infants had a moderate degree of prematurity and 25.3 per cent severe degree of prematurity. The 34.9 per cent of newborns were found between the ranges of 1500 to 2499 gr, and 19.3 per cent between ranges 1000-1249 gr. The 61.4 per cent of newborns were male and 38.6 per cent female...

[Neurodevelopment at one year of age [corrected] in preterm newborns with history of maternal chorioamnionitis]. / Neurodesarrollo al año de edad en recién nacidos pretérmino con antecedente de corioamnionitis materna.

BACKGROUND: Recent clinical and epidemiological researches indicate that in preterm infants exposed to chorioamnionitis increases the risk of neurological disorders. OBJECTIVE: To know the neurological development in prematures newborn whose mothers suffered chorioamnionitis during pregnancy and to compare them with newborns without chorioamnionitis. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Is a prospective, comparative, cohort study, which included newborn infants with < 34 weeks of gestacional age and with weight < 1,500 g at birth, born in the Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia from August 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006. Two groups were divided (with and without antecedents of maternal chorioamnionitis), paired by weight and gestacional age, with complete neurological assessment at one year of age with the following instruments: Amiel Tison and Vojta assessment, audiological and prelanguage evaluations. RESULTS: 104 patients were included; 23 belonged to the group with chorioamnionitis, and 81 to the group without chorioamnionitis. With the Amiel Tison assessment at one year of age we found a major alteration risk in active tone of the exposed children to chorioamnionitis (RR: 3.73, CI 95%: 1.05-13.3). The exploration of Vojta at the year of age was abnormal in the children exposed (RR: 1.64, CI 95%: 1.06-2.53). There were no differences in: hearing assessment, prelanguage skills, electroencephalography, visual and auditory evoked potentials of brain steam. CONCLUSIONS: In the exposed group to chorioamnionitis there were a major number of patients (56.5%) with neurological alterations versus the one without chorioamnionitis (29.6%, RR: 1.90, CI 95%: 1.16-3.11). Motor alterations were found with more frequency in this study.

[Short-term morbidity in newborns of the late preterm period]. / Morbilidad a corto plazo de recién nacidos en el periodo pretérmino tardío.

BACKGROUND: Preterm birth is the most common cause of antepartum hospitalization. Currently little is known about neonatal morbidity in late preterm period. OBJECTIVE: To compare the short-term morbidity of infants born at term (37 0/7-41 0/7 weeks gestational age) of low-risk pregnancies with newborns in the late preterm period (34 0/7 to 36 6/7 weeks gestational age) of low-risk pregnancies. MATERIAL AND METHOD: retrospective study of births in the Hospital Metropolitano, Secretaria de Salud del Estado de Nuevo León (Mexico) between January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2007. The study included preterm births in the late period of low risk pregnancies in spontaneous labor, and three control cases matched at term of the same features for each of the late preterm. Neonatal complications were compared among those born in the late preterm period to term infants. RESULTS: Late preterm births accounted for 2.2% of births and had higher incidences of respiratory distress syndrome, longer hospital stay, jaundice requiring phototherapy and hypoglycemia than those born at term. CONCLUSION: Late preterm births are a vulnerable group with significant neonatal morbidity. It is necessary to design strategies to improve neonatal outcomes in late preterm group.

[Fetal fibronectin and cervical length as early predictors of preterm labor]. / Fibronectina fetal y longitud cervical como predictores tempranos de parto pretérmino.

UNLABELLED: BACGROUND: preterm birth is a major obstetric problem that contributes to 70% of perinatal mortality. OBJECTIVE: to determine the sensitivity, specificity and predictive values of fetal fibronectin and cervical length as predictors of preterm birth in the HGR No. 36, Puebla. MATERIAL AND METHODS: observational, prospective. comparative study. Pregnant women were included between 24 and 33 weeks amenorrhea and diagnosis of preterm labor. Quik Chek Kit was used to detect fibronectin using qualitative methods, and then subjected to measurement of cervical length with endovaginal ultrasound. Patients with a positive result or both proceeded to start treatment. To calculate sensitivity, specificity and predictive values were used odds ratios and Fisher exact test for statistical analysis. RESULTS: of 66 patients 34% reported positive fibronectin with a sensitivity and PPV of 92% and 77% compared with the assessment of 27% of patients with short cervical length at 55% and 88% respectively. 28% had two positive marker (fibronectin/cervical length), the sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values increased significantly (86%, 100%, 93%, 100%). The average time between birth positive test was observed at 21 days. Risk factors for preterm delivery were found: patients under 25 years (P:0.0009), primigravida (P:0.0057), genitourinary infection (P:0.0001). CONCLUSION: the double marker fibronectin / cervical length is useful for determining patients at risk of preterm delivery because of its high specificity and NPV, ideal for easy handling and low cost.

Incidencia y evolución de membrana hialina en menores de 35 semanas según crecimiento intrauterino / Incidence and evolution of hyaline membrane in newborns under 35 weeks of gestational age according intrauterine growth

Introduction: It is thought that intrauterine growth restriction induces respiratory maturation. The information varies if the studies consider analysis based on birth weight or gestational age. Objective: The goal of this study is to compare the incidence and evolution of hyaline membrane disease (HMD) between small and adequate premature babies under 35 weeks of gestational age (< 35 wGA) based on data in the literature. Patients and Methods: Two databases were created and analyzed: a) 2 022 newborns < 35 wGA admitted to the Service, whose incidence of HMD was calculated, and b) 733 newborns < 35 wGA with HMD and treated with surfactant, to describe the evolution. Results: Analysis of GA group shows a higher incidence of HMD (35.2 percent) among small for GA, and less (29.1 percent) among those who are not small for GA (p: 0.026). If a subset is formed for the newborns < 1 500 g in birth weight, those small for gestational age have a lower incidence (47.5 percent) than those adequate for GA (60.7 percent). Logistic regression analysis for discharge with oxygen of newborns with HMD shows association with lower z score for birth weight, corticosteroid use and oxygen dependence at 36 weeks. Conclusions: Preterm newborns small for GA show a higher incidence of HMD and oxygen dependence when comparing for GA.

Introducción: Tradicionalmente se ha considerado que la restricción de crecimiento intrauterina produce maduración respiratoria, pero la información es diferente según si los estudios consideran el análisis por grupos de peso de nacimiento o edad gestacional. Objetivo: El objetivo de este análisis fue comparar la incidencia y evolución de membrana hialina, de los prematuros menores de 35 semanas de edad gestacional según fueran pequeños o no para edad gestacional. Pacientes y Método: Se analizaron dos bases de datos: 2 022 menores de 35 semanas hospitalizados en el Servicio para determinar incidencia de membrana hialina y 733 menores de 35 semanas tratados con surfactante con diagnóstico de membrana hialina para comparar evolución de ésta. Resultados: El análisis por grupos de edad gestacional muestra una incidencia de membrana hialina mayor, de 35,2 por ciento, en los pequeños para la edad gestacional, y de 29,1 por ciento en los no pequeños (p: 0,026). Si se analiza sólo menores de 1 500 gramos de peso de nacimiento, el grupo pequeño tiene una incidencia menor, de 47,5 por ciento, y los no pequeños de 60,7 por ciento. El análisis de regresión logística para alta con oxígeno de los que tuvieron membrana hialina, muestra asociación con menor puntaje z de peso de nacimiento, uso de corticoides y dependencia de oxígeno a las 36 semanas. Conclusiones: El recién nacido pretérmino pequeño para edad gestacional tiene mayor incidencia de membrana hialina y evoluciona con mayor dependencia de oxígeno al comparar por edad gestacional.

Perinatal morbidity associated with late preterm deliveries compared with deliveries between 37 and 40 weeks of gestation.

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the risk of short-term complications in neonates born between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation. DESIGN: This is a retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Deliveries in 2005 in the USA. POPULATION: Singleton live births between 34 and 40 weeks of gestation. METHODS: Gestational age was subgrouped into 34, 35, 36 and 37-40 completed weeks of gestation. Statistical comparisons were performed using chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression models, with 37-40 weeks of gestation designated as referent. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Perinatal morbidities, including 5-minute Apgar scores, hyaline membrane disease, neonatal sepsis/antibiotics use, and admission to the intensive care unit. RESULTS: In all, 175,112 neonates were born between 34 and 36 weeks in 2005. Compared with neonates born between 37 and 40 weeks, neonates born at 34 weeks had higher odds of 5-minute Apgar <7 (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 5.51, 95% CI 5.16-5.88), hyaline membrane disease (aOR 10.2, 95% CI 9.44-10.9), mechanical ventilation use >6 hours (aOR 9.78, 95% CI 8.99-10.6) and antibiotic use (aOR 9.00, 95% CI 8.43-9.60). Neonates born at 35 weeks were similarly at risk of morbidity, with higher odds of 5-minute Apgar <7 (aOR 3.42, 95% CI 3.23-3.63), surfactant use (aOR 3.74, 95% CI 3.21-4.22), ventilation use >6 hours (aOR 5.53, 95% CI 5.11-5.99) and neonatal intensive-care unit admission (aOR 11.3, 95% CI 11.0-11.7). Neonates born at 36 weeks remain at higher risk of morbidity compared with deliveries at 37-40 weeks of gestation. CONCLUSIONS: Although the risk of undesirable neonatal outcomes decreases with increasing gestational age, the risk of neonatal complications in late preterm births remains higher compared with infants delivered at 37-40 weeks of gestation.

Estrategia de intervención para disminuir la mortalidad por Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del recién nacido en Maternidad Provincial, de Matanzas / Interventional strategy to diminish mortality by Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the newborn at the Provincial Maternity Hospital, of Matanzas

En la presente investigación se expone una estrategia de intervención dirigida a disminuir la mortalidad por Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del Recién Nacido, en el Hospital Provincial Ginecobstétrico Docente Julio Alfonso Medina, de Matanzas. Sobre la base de la propia experiencia de los autores y mediante la aplicación de métodos científicos, basados en la literatura internacional actual, se presenta el resultado de un minucioso estudio de 48 recién nacidos que padecieron la enfermedad y que fueron tratados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales de esa institución hospitalaria durante los años 2006 y 2007. Las acciones estratégicas que se dan a conocer como resultado de la investigación, unido a las recomendaciones ofrecidas por los autores, constituyen una herramienta imprescindible para emprender un mejor manejo con los pacientes que padecen la enfermedad. Apoyados en el uso de una secuencia correcta del CPAP y del surfactante porcino cubano denominado SURFACEN, se dan a conocer nuevos enfoques en el tratamiento del Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del Recién Nacido. Se propone el nuevo término de Enfermedad Pulmonar por Inmadurez Congénita (EPIC), para designar esta patología en lugar del término anatomopatológico de membrana hialina...(AU)

In the current investigation we expose the interventional strategy to diminish mortality by Respiratory Difficulty Syndrome of the Newborn, in the Provincial Gynecoobstetric Teaching Hospital Julio Alfonso Medina, of Matanzas. On the basis of the authors' proper experience and applying scientific methods, taking into account the current international literature, we present the results of a detailed study of 48 newborns who suffered the disease and were treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of this institution during 2006 and 2007. The strategic actions resulting from our investigation, together with the recommendations offered by the authors are indispensable for a better management of the patients suffering the disease. We offer new approaches in the treatment of the Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Newborn on the basis of the usage of a correct sequence of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and the porcine Cuban surfactant called SURFACEN. We propose the new term Pulmonary Disease by Congenital Immaturity, to denominate this pathology in the place of the anatomopathologic term of hyaline membrane...(AU)

Estrategia de intervención para disminuir la mortalidad por Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del recién nacido en Maternidad Provincial, de Matanzas / Interventional strategy to diminish mortality by Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the newborn at the Provincial Maternity Hospital, of Matanzas

En la presente investigación se expone una estrategia de intervención dirigida a disminuir la mortalidad por Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del Recién Nacido, en el Hospital Provincial Ginecobstétrico Docente Julio Alfonso Medina, de Matanzas. Sobre la base de la propia experiencia de los autores y mediante la aplicación de métodos científicos, basados en la literatura internacional actual, se presenta el resultado de un minucioso estudio de 48 recién nacidos que padecieron la enfermedad y que fueron tratados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales de esa institución hospitalaria durante los años 2006 y 2007. Las acciones estratégicas que se dan a conocer como resultado de la investigación, unido a las recomendaciones ofrecidas por los autores, constituyen una herramienta imprescindible para emprender un mejor manejo con los pacientes que padecen la enfermedad. Apoyados en el uso de una secuencia correcta del CPAP y del surfactante porcino cubano denominado SURFACEN, se dan a conocer nuevos enfoques en el tratamiento del Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria del Recién Nacido. Se propone el nuevo término de Enfermedad Pulmonar por Inmadurez Congénita (EPIC), para designar esta patología en lugar del término anatomopatológico de membrana hialina...

In the current investigation we expose the interventional strategy to diminish mortality by Respiratory Difficulty Syndrome of the Newborn, in the Provincial Gynecoobstetric Teaching Hospital Julio Alfonso Medina, of Matanzas. On the basis of the authors' proper experience and applying scientific methods, taking into account the current international literature, we present the results of a detailed study of 48 newborns who suffered the disease and were treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of this institution during 2006 and 2007. The strategic actions resulting from our investigation, together with the recommendations offered by the authors are indispensable for a better management of the patients suffering the disease. We offer new approaches in the treatment of the Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Newborn on the basis of the usage of a correct sequence of the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and the porcine Cuban surfactant called SURFACEN. We propose the new term Pulmonary Disease by Congenital Immaturity, to denominate this pathology in the place of the anatomopathologic term of hyaline membrane...

Antenatal steroid therapy for fetal lung maturation and the subsequent risk of childhood asthma: a longitudinal analysis.

This study was designed to test the hypothesis that fetal exposure to corticosteroids in the antenatal period is an independent risk factor for the development of asthma in early childhood with little or no effect in later childhood. A population-based cohort study of all pregnant women who resided in Nova Scotia, Canada, and gave birth to a singleton fetus between 1989 and 1998 was undertaken. After a priori specified exclusions, 80,448 infants were available for analysis. Using linked health care utilization records, incident asthma cases developed after 36 months of age were identified. Extended Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios while controlling for confounders. Exposure to corticosteroids during pregnancy was associated with a risk of asthma in childhood between 3-5 years of age: adjusted hazard ratio of 1.19 (95% confidence interval: 1.03, 1.39), with no association noted after 5 years of age: adjusted hazard ratio for 5-7 years was 1.06 (95% confidence interval: 0.86, 1.30) and for 8 or greater years was 0.74 (95% confidence interval: 0.54, 1.03). Antenatal steroid therapy appears to be an independent risk factor for the development of asthma between 3 and 5 years of age.

Prevención del neumotórax por barotrauma en los neonatos con enfermedad pulmonar por inmadurez congénita / Preventing pneumothorax by barotraumas in newborns with pulmonary disease caused by congenital immaturity

En el presente trabajo se expresan las causas y la fisiopatología de los neumotórax que se producen por las altas presiones usadas durante la Ventilación Artificial en los neonatos portadores de Enfermedad Pulmonar por Inmadurez Congénita o Enfermedad de la Membrana Hialina por déficit de surfactante endógeno y se proponen un grupo de acciones para el período pre- natal y postnatal que utilizadas sistemáticamente pudieran contribuir a la disminución de la incidencia de esta entidad y a la larga a disminuir la morbimortalidad debida a esta grave complicación propia de esta etapa de la vida...(AU)

In the current work we report the cause and physiopathology of pneumothorax produced due to the high pressures used during mechanical ventilation in newborns with Pulmonary Disease for Congenital Immaturity or Hyaline Membrane Disease caused by deficit of endogenous surfactant. We also propose several actions for the pre-and postnatal periods that used systematically would contribute to diminish the incidence of this entity and, at the end, to reduce morbidity and mortality due to this serious complication typical of this life period...(AU)

Prevención del neumotórax por barotrauma en los neonatos con enfermedad pulmonar por inmadurez congénita / Preventing pneumothorax by barotraumas in newborns with pulmonary disease caused by congenital immaturity

En el presente trabajo se expresan las causas y la fisiopatología de los neumotórax que se producen por las altas presiones usadas durante la Ventilación Artificial en los neonatos portadores de Enfermedad Pulmonar por Inmadurez Congénita o Enfermedad de la Membrana Hialina por déficit de surfactante endógeno y se proponen un grupo de acciones para el período pre- natal y postnatal que utilizadas sistemáticamente pudieran contribuir a la disminución de la incidencia de esta entidad y a la larga a disminuir la morbimortalidad debida a esta grave complicación propia de esta etapa de la vida.

In the current work we report the cause and physiopathology of pneumothorax produced due to the high pressures used during mechanical ventilation in newborns with Pulmonary Disease for Congenital Immaturity or Hyaline Membrane Disease caused by deficit of endogenous surfactant. We also propose several actions for the pre-and postnatal periods that used systematically would contribute to diminish the incidence of this entity and, at the end, to reduce morbidity and mortality due to this serious complication typical of this life period.