[Taurolidine lock in pediatric patients with intestinal failure. A practical guideline from the Spanish Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SEGHNP)]. / Sellado con taurolidina en el fracaso intestinal pediátrico. Guía práctica de la Sociedad Española de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica (SEGHNP).

Introduction: Objectives: the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections is a critical aspect of care for patients with intestinal failure who are treated with parenteral nutrition. The use of taurolidine in this context is becoming increasingly popular, however there is a lack of standardization in its pediatric application. The objective of this work is to develop a guide to support its prescription. Methodology: the guide is based on a review of the literature and expert opinions from the Intestinal Failure Group of the SEGHNP. It was developed through a survey distributed to all its members, addressing aspects of usual practice with this lock solution. Results: this manuscript presents general recommendations concerning taurolidine indications, commercial presentations, appropriate forms of administration, use in special situations, adverse reactions, and contraindications in the pediatric population Conclusions: taurolidine is emerging as the primary lock solution used to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections, proving to be safe and effective. This guide aims to optimize and standardize its use in pediatrics.

Introducción: Objetivo: la prevención de las infecciones asociadas a catéter ocupa un papel fundamental en los cuidados del paciente en situación de fracaso intestinal en tratamiento con nutrición parenteral. El empleo del sellado del catéter con taurolidina con ese fin se ha generalizado sin que exista una estandarización sobre su uso en población pediátrica. El objetivo de este trabajo es elaborar una guía clínica que sirva de apoyo en su utilización. Métodos: la guía se basa en una revisión de la literatura y en la opinión de expertos del Grupo de Trabajo de Fracaso Intestinal de la SEGHNP recogida a través de una encuesta realizada a todos sus integrantes sobre aspectos de la práctica habitual con este sellado. Resultados: este manuscrito expone unas recomendaciones en cuanto a las indicaciones, presentaciones comerciales disponibles, forma adecuada de administración, uso en situaciones especiales, reacciones adversas y contraindicaciones de la taurolidina en población pediátrica. Conclusiones: el sellado con taurolidina para la prevención de la infección asociada a catéter venoso central se ha mostrado como un tratamiento eficaz y seguro. La presente guía pretender optimizar y homogeneizar su uso en pediatría.

Early use of teduglutide in paediatric patients with intestinal failure is associated with a greater response rate: a multicenter study.

Teduglutide is a glucagon-like-peptide-2 analogue that reduces the need for parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Nevertheless, data about long-term therapy with teduglutide in children are still scarce. Our objective was to describe the real-life experience with teduglutide in children with SBS over the last 5 years in Spain. This was a national multicentre and prospective study of paediatric patients with intestinal failure (IF) treated with teduglutide for at least 3 months. The data included demographic characteristics, medical background, anthropometric data, laboratory assessments, adverse events, and parenteral nutrition (PN) requirements. Treatment response was defined as a > 20% reduction in the PN requirement. The data were collected from the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) database. Thirty-one patients from seven centres were included; the median age at the beginning of the treatment was 2.3 (interquartile range (IQR) 1.4-4.4) years; and 65% of the patients were males. The most frequent cause of IF was SBS (94%). The most common cause of SBS was necrotizing enterocolitis (35%). The median residual bowel length was 29 (IQR 12-40) cm. The median duration of teduglutide therapy was 19 (IQR 12-36) months, with 23 patients (74%) treated for > 1 year and 9 treated for > 3 years. The response to treatment was analysed in 30 patients. Twenty-four patients (80%) had a reduction in their weekly PN energy > 20% and 23 patients (77%) had a reduction in their weekly PN volume > 20%. Among the responders, 9 patients (29%) were weaned off PN, with a median treatment duration of 6 (IQR 4.5-22) months. The only statistically significant finding demonstrated an association between a > 20% reduction in the weekly PN volume and a younger age at the start of treatment (p = 0.028).   Conclusions: Teduglutide seems to be an effective and safe treatment for paediatric patients with IF. Some patients require a prolonged duration of treatment to achieve enteral autonomy. Starting treatment with teduglutide at a young age is associated with a higher response rate. What is Known: •  Glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) plays a crucial role in the regulation of intestinal adaptation in short bowel syndrome (SBS). Teduglutide is a GLP-2 analog that reduces the need for parenteral support in patients with SBS. • Data about long-term therapy with teduglutide in children in real life are still scarce. What is New: • Most pediatric patients with SBS respond in a satisfactory manner to teduglutide treatment. The occurrence of long-term adverse effects is exceptional. • Starting treatment with the drug at a young age is associated with a greater response rate.

Nutrition in congenital heart disease: consensus document.

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of malnutrition among infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) is high. Early nutritional assessment and intervention contribute significantly to its treatment and improve outcomes. Our objective was to develop a consensus document for the nutritional assessment and management of infants with CHD. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We employed a modified Delphi technique. Based on the literature and clinical experience, a scientific committee prepared a list of statements that addressed the referral to paediatric nutrition units (PNUs), assessment, and nutritional management of infants with CHD. Specialists in paediatric cardiology and paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition evaluated the questionnaire in 2 rounds. RESULTS: Thirty-two specialists participated. After two evaluation rounds, a consensus was reached for 150 out of 185 items (81%). Cardiac pathologies associated with a low and high nutritional risk and associated cardiac or extracardiac factors that carry a high nutritional risk were identified. The committee developed recommendations for assessment and follow-up by nutrition units and for the calculation of nutritional requirements, the type of nutrition and the route of administration. Particular attention was devoted to the need for intensive nutrition therapy in the preoperative period, the follow-up by the PNU during the postoperative period of patients who required preoperative nutritional care, and reassessment by the cardiologist in the case nutrition goals are not achieved. CONCLUSIONS: These recommendations can be helpful for the early detection and referral of vulnerable patients, their evaluation and nutritional management and improving the prognosis of their CHD.

La nutrición en las cardiopatías congénitas: Documento de consenso / Nutrition in congenital heart disease: Consensus document

Introducción: La tasa de desnutrición entre los lactantes con cardiopatías congénitas (CC) es elevada. Una evaluación e intervención nutricional tempranas ayudan a su tratamiento y mejoran el pronóstico. El objetivo fue elaborar un documento de consenso para la evaluación y el tratamiento nutricional del lactante con CC. Material y métodos: Se utilizó una técnica Delphi modificada. Con base en la literatura y en su experiencia clínica, un comité científico elaboró un listado de afirmaciones que abordaban la derivación a unidades de nutrición pediátrica (UNP), la evaluación y el manejo nutricional de los lactantes con CC. Especialistas en cardiología pediátrica, y gastroenterología y nutrición pediátrica evaluaron el cuestionario en dos rondas. Resultados: Participaron 32 especialistas. Tras dos rondas de evaluación, se consensuaron 150 de 185 ítems (81%). Se determinaron patologías cardiacas de bajo y alto riesgo nutricional y factores asociados cardiacos o extracardiacos que confieren riesgo nutricional alto. Se elaboraron recomendaciones para la evaluación y seguimiento en unidades de nutrición y sobre el cálculo de los requerimientos nutricionales, el tipo de nutrición y la vía de administración. Se enfatiza la necesidad de un tratamiento nutricional intensivo en el preoperatorio, del seguimiento por la UNP en el postoperatorio cuando se haya necesitado intervención preoperatoria, y de la reevaluación por el cardiólogo cuando no se alcancen los objetivos nutricionales. Conclusiones: Estas recomendaciones pueden ser de ayuda para la detección precoz y derivación temprana de población vulnerable, su evaluación y tratamiento nutricional y para mejorar el pronóstico de su CC. (AU)

Introduction: The prevalence of malnutrition among infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) is high. Early nutritional assessment and intervention contribute significantly to its treatment and improve outcomes. Our objective was to develop a consensus document for the nutritional assessment and management of infants with CHD. Material and methods: We employed a modified Delphi technique. Based on the literature and clinical experience, a scientific committee prepared a list of statements that addressed the referral to paediatric nutrition units (PNUs), assessment, and nutritional management of infants with CHD. Specialists in paediatric cardiology and paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition evaluated the questionnaire in 2 rounds. Results: Thirty-two specialists participated. After two evaluation rounds, a consensus was reached for 150 out of 185 items (81%). Cardiac pathologies associated with a low and high nutritional risk and associated cardiac or extracardiac factors that carry a high nutritional risk were identified. The committee developed recommendations for assessment and follow-up by nutrition units and for the calculation of nutritional requirements, the type of nutrition and the route of administration. Particular attention was devoted to the need for intensive nutrition therapy in the preoperative period, the follow-up by the PNU during the postoperative period of patients who required preoperative nutritional care, and reassessment by the cardiologist in the case nutrition goals are not achieved. Conclusions: These recommendations can be helpful for the early detection and referral of vulnerable patients, their evaluation and nutritional management and improving the prognosis of their CHD. (AU)

Publicidad de alimentos no saludables. Posicionamiento del Comité de Nutrición y Lactancia Materna de la Asociación Española de Pediatría / Unhealthy food advertising. A position paper by the AEP Committee on nutrition and breastfeeding

Introducción: Entre los factores más importantes que influyen en la aparición y el mantenimiento de malos hábitos de alimentación están la accesibilidad y publicidad de los productos alimentarios menos saludables. Con el objetivo de elaborar y fundamentar recomendaciones, se ha realizado un análisis de la evidencia disponible sobre el impacto de la publicidad de alimentos en la salud de niños y adolescentes. Métodos: Se ha realizado una revisión bibliográfica de revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis publicados hasta enero del 2022 con el término «food advertising», incluyendo aquellas que analizaban el impacto de la publicidad de alimentos sobre el peso, el índice de masa corporal, la adiposidad, la ingesta dietética, la conducta ante el producto anunciado, su compra o su consumo en niños y adolescentes. Resultados: Fueron incluidas 21 revisiones sistemáticas que incluyen un total de 490 artículos, 5 de las cuales contienen además un metaanálisis. La gran mayoría de los estudios primarios evalúan efectos intermedios, relacionados con el comportamiento de niños y adolescentes ante los productos anunciados y su consumo. Existe gran variedad en cuanto al tipo de publicidad y efectos estudiados. La mayoría de los trabajos muestra una asociación entre el tipo de publicidad y el efecto concreto analizado, siendo más evidente en menores de 12 años y en niños obesos. Las revisiones más recientes se centran en la publicidad on-line indicando sus efectos nocivos especialmente en adolescentes. (AU)

Introduction: Some important factors influencing and maintaining unhealthy habits are food advertising and products accessibility. In order to develop and support recommendations, an analysis of the available evidence on the impact of food advertising on the health of children and adolescents has been carried out. Methods: Literature review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published up to January 2022 for the term «food advertising» that analyzed the impact of food advertising on weight, body mass index, adiposity, dietary intake, behavior toward the advertised product, its purchase or consumption in children and adolescents. Results: Twenty-one systematic reviews fulfilled the inclusion criteria, including a total of 490 primary studies, 5 of which also contained a meta-analysis. The vast majority of the primary studies evaluate intermediate effects, related to the behavior of children and adolescents in relation to advertised products and their consumption. There is great variety in terms of the type of advertising and effects studied. Most of studies agree that there is an association between food advertising and effect analyzed, being more evident in children under 12 years of age and in obese children. Most recent systematic reviews are focused on on-line advertising, noticing the negative effects especially in adolescents. (AU)

Experience With Teduglutide in Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome: First Real-life Data.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to describe the experience with teduglutide of several Spanish hospitals in pediatric patients with SBS (SBS). METHODS: Seventeen pediatric patients with intestinal failure associated with SBS were treated with teduglutide. Patients received 0.05 mg ·â€Škg ·â€Šday of subcutaneous teduglutide. Patients' demographics and changes in parenteral nutrition (PN) needs, fecal losses, and citrulline level initially and at 3, 6, and 12 months were collected, as well as any adverse events. RESULTS: Patients were receiving 55 ml ·â€Škg ·â€Šday and 33 kcal ·â€Škg ·â€Šday of parenteral supplementation on average at baseline (2 patients received only hydroelectrolytic solution). A total of 12/17 patients achieved parenteral independence: 3 patients after 3 months of treatment, 4 patients at 6 months, and 5 after 12 months. One patient discontinued treatment 1 year after the beginning as no changes in parenteral support or fecal losses were obtained. All others decreased their intravenous requirements by 50%. One patient suffered an episode of cholecystitis, and another one with a pre-existing cardiac disease, developed a cardiac decompensation. CONCLUSIONS: Teduglutide seems to be a safe and effective treatment in the pediatric SBS population with better results than in the pivotal study as well as in the adult population.

Study on the nutritional status and feeding habits in school-children in Madrid City (Spain) during the economic crisis.

INTRODUCTION: the recent economic and financial crisis has affected most Western countries, especially families of low socioeconomic classes. We speculate that worsening of socioeconomic condition associated with the crisis would increase obesity, mainly in disadvantaged families. MATERIAL AND METHODS: cross-sectional study of the 290,111 children aged three to 12 years old attending public school during the term 2014-2015 in Madrid City, by means of a stratified weighted sample randomly chosen, taking into account age (grade), city district and schools. The questionnaire included weight and height (auto-reported), dietary report (weekly frequency of intake), as well as socioeconomic variables. RESULTS: 1,208 questionnaires were evaluated from 64 classes. Half of participants were boys; 42% were younger than five years old, 35% werebetween six and eight years old, and 23% older than eight. Undernutrition was present in 5.0%, and excess of weight (overweight + obesity) in 36.7%. Undernutrition was higher in children under the age of six (9.1%). No relationship was found between undernutrition and the characteristics of the families but was slightly higher in families where both parents were unemployed. Excess of weight was higher in children of non-Spaniard parents (44% vs 32%, p < 0.0001), as well as in those families with economic problems (41% vs 31%, p = 0.0005). Only for meat, grains and dairy, the weekly intake was close to the recommendations. CONCLUSIONS: children from lower income households were at a higher risk of being overweight compared with their peers. Participation in a school-based food aid program may reduce food insecurity for children and their families.

Study on the nutritional status and feeding habits in school-children in madrid city (Spain) during the economic crisis / Impacto de la crisis económica en el estado nutricional y en los hábitos alimentarios de escolares de Madrid (España)

Introduction: the recent economic and financial crisis has affected most Western countries, especially families of low socioeconomic classes. We speculate that worsening of socioeconomic condition associated with the crisis would increase obesity, mainly in disadvantaged families. Material and methods: cross-sectional study of the 290,111 children aged three to 12 years old attending public school during the term 2014-2015 in Madrid City, by means of a stratified weighted sample randomly chosen, taking into account age (grade), city district and schools. The questionnaire included weight and height (auto-reported), dietary report (weekly frequency of intake), as well as socioeconomic variables. Results: 1,208 questionnaires were evaluated from 64 classes. Half of participants were boys; 42% were younger than five years old, 35% were between six and eight years old, and 23% older than eight. Undernutrition was present in 5.0%, and excess of weight (overweight + obesity) in 36.7%. Undernutrition was higher in children under the age of six (9.1%). No relationship was found between undernutrition and the characteristics of the families but was slightly higher in families where both parents were unemployed. Excess of weight was higher in children of non-Spaniard parents (44% vs 32%, p < 0.0001), as well as in those families with economic problems (41% vs 31%, p = 0.0005). Only for meat, grains and dairy, the weekly intake was close to the recommendations. Conclusions: children from lower income households were at a higher risk of being overweight compared with their peers. Participation in a school-based food aid program may reduce food insecurity for children and their families

Introducción: la reciente crisis económica y financiera que ha afectado a los países occidentales ha sido especialmente más intensa en las familias con menos recursos económicos. Nos preguntamos si el empeoramiento de la situación económica se ha asociado a un aumento en la tasa de obesidad infantil. Material y métodos: estudio transversal de una muestra ponderada que representase a los 290.111 niños de tres a 12 años matriculados en las escuelas públicas de Madrid en el curso 2014-2015. Se utilizó un cuestionario que incluía peso y talla (autorreportados), ingesta dietética (frecuencia semanal de consumo) y variables socioeconómicas. Resultados: se evaluaron 1.208 cuestionarios de 64 clases, repartidos por igual entre niños y niñas. El 42% eran menores de cinco años, el 35% tenía entre seis y ocho años, y el 23% eran mayores de ocho años. Se presentó desnutrición en el 5,0% de la muestra, mientras que se halló exceso de peso (sobrepeso + obesidad) en el 36,7%. El bajo peso fue mayor en los niños < 6 años (9,1%), sin diferencias entre sexos. No se pudo encontrar ninguna correlación entre la desnutrición y las características de las familias, aunque fue ligeramente superior cuando ambos padres estaban en el paro. El exceso de peso fue mayor en hijos de padres no españoles (42% vs. 32%, p < 0,0001), así como en las familias con dificultades económicas (41% vs. 31%, p = 0,0005). La ingesta media semanal correcta solo se encontró en carne, cereales y lácteos. Conclusiones: los niños de familias con un nivel socioeconómico bajo tienen mayor riesgo de padecer un exceso de peso. La participación en comedores escolares podría disminuir la inseguridad alimentaria, especialmente en tiempos de dificultades económicas

Pediatric parenteral nutrition: clinical practice guidelines from the Spanish Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SENPE), the Spanish Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SEGHNP) and the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH) / Guía de práctica clínica SENPE/SEGHNP/SEFH sobre nutrición parenteral pediátrica.

Introduction:Parenteral nutrition (PN) in childhood is a treatment whose characteristics are highly variable depending on the age and pathology of the patient. Material and methods: The Standardization and Protocols Group of the Spanish Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SENPE) is an interdisciplinary group formed by members of the SENPE, the Spanish Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Pediatric Nutrition (SEGHNP) and the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH) that intends to update this issue. For this, a detailed review of the literature has been carried out, looking for the evidences that allow us to elaborate a Clinical Practice Guide following the criteria of the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine. Results: This manuscript summarizes the recommendations regarding indications, access routes, requirements, modifi cations in special situations, components of the mixtures, prescription and standardization, preparation, administration, monitoring, complications and home NP. The complete document is published as a monographic number. Conclusions: This guide is intended to support the prescription of pediatric PN. It provides the basis for rational decisions in the context of the existing evidence. No guidelines can take into account all of the often compelling individual clinical circumstances.

Introducción: la nutrición parenteral (NP) en la infancia es un tratamiento cuyas características son muy variables en función de la edad y la patología que presente el paciente. Material y métodos: el grupo de Estandarización y Protocolos de la Sociedad Española de Nutrición Parenteral y Enteral (SENPE) es un grupo interdisciplinar formado por miembros de la SENPE, Sociedad Española de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica (SEGHNP) y Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria (SEFH) que pretende poner al día este tema. Para ello, se ha realizado una revisión pormenorizada de la literatura buscando las evidencias que nos permiten elaborar una Guía de Práctica Clínica siguiendo los criterios del Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Resultados: este manuscrito expone de forma resumida las recomendaciones en cuanto a indicaciones, vías de acceso, requerimientos, modificaciones en situaciones especiales, componentes de las mezclas, prescripción y estandarización, preparación, administración, monitorización, complicaciones y NP domiciliaria. El documento completo se publica como número monográfico. Conclusiones: esta guía pretende servir de apoyo para la prescripción de la NP pediátrica. Constituye la base para tomar decisiones en el contexto de la evidencia existente. Ninguna guía puede tener en cuenta todas las circunstancias clínicas individuales

Guía de práctica clínica SENPE/SEGHNP/SEFH sobre nutrición parenteral pediátrica / Pediatric parenteral nutrition: clinical practice guidelines from the Spanish Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SENPE), the Spanish Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SEGHNP) and the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH)

Introducción: la nutrición parenteral (NP) en la infancia es un tratamiento cuyas características son muy variables en función de la edad y la patología que presente el paciente. Material y métodos: el grupo de Estandarización y Protocolos de la Sociedad Española de Nutrición Parenteral y Enteral (SENPE) es un grupo interdisciplinar formado por miembros de la SENPE, Sociedad Española de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica (SEGHNP) y Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria (SEFH) que pretende poner al día este tema. Para ello, se ha realizado una revisión pormenorizada de la literatura buscando las evidencias que nos permiten elaborar una Guía de Práctica Clínica siguiendo los criterios del Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Resultados: este manuscrito expone de forma resumida las recomendaciones en cuanto a indicaciones, vías de acceso, requerimientos, modificaciones en situaciones especiales, componentes de las mezclas, prescripción y estandarización, preparación, administración, monitorización, complicaciones y NP domiciliaria. El documento completo se publica como número monográfico. Conclusiones: esta guía pretende servir de apoyo para la prescripción de la NP pediátrica. Constituye la base para tomar decisiones en el contexto de la evidencia existente. Ninguna guía puede tener en cuenta todas las circunstancias clínicas individuales (AU)

Introduction: Parenteral nutrition (PN) in childhood is a treatment whose characteristics are highly variable depending on the age and pathology of the patient. Material and methods: The Standardization and Protocols Group of the Spanish Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (SENPE) is an interdisciplinary group formed by members of the SENPE, the Spanish Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Pediatric Nutrition (SEGHNP) and the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH) that intends to update this issue. For this, a detailed review of the literature has been carried out, looking for the evidences that allow us to elaborate a Clinical Practice Guide following the criteria of the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine. Results: This manuscript summarizes the recommendations regarding indications, access routes, requirements, modifications in special situations, components of the mixtures, prescription and standardization, preparation, administration, monitoring, complications and home NP. The complete document is published as a monographic number. Conclusions: This guide is intended to support the prescription of pediatric PN. It provides the basis for rational decisions in the context of the existing evidence. No guidelines can take into account all of the often compelling individual clinical circumstances (AU)

Administración de la nutrición parenteral pediátrica / Administration of pediatric parenteral nutrition

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Monitorización de la nutrición parenteral pediátrica / Monitoring pediatric parenteral nutrition

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[Nutrition status on pediatric admissions in Spanish hospitals; DHOSPE study]. / Evaluación del estado nutricional de niños ingresados en el hospitalen en España; estudio DHOSPE (Desnutrición Hospitalaria en el Paciente Pediátrico en España).

UNLABELLED: Malnutrition among hospitalized patients has clinical implications and is associated with adverse outcomes: depression of the immune system, impaired wound healing, muscle wasting, longer length of stay, higher costs and increased mortality. Although the rate of malnutrition in hospitalized children varies in different studies, it seems to be lower than in adult population. Nevertheless, this is a population that has a higher risk of developing malnutrition during hospital stay. There is a need to find the most suitable nutrition screening tool for pediatric patients. AIM: As a first step, we have performed a nationwide study on the prevalence of malnutrition on admission, in order to further evaluate the results of employing a screening tool (STAMP). MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study is a multicenter, transversal study performed in 32 Spanish hospital between June and September 2011 in patients under 17 admitted to a the hospital longer than 48 hours. Weight, height and STAMP questionnaire were done on admission and repeated at day 7, 14 or at discharge. Nutritional status was classified according to Waterlow index for height and for weight. The study was approved by the Ethics Research Committee in each hospital and informed consent obtained prior to be included in the study. RESULTS: 991 patients were finally included. Mean age was 5.0 years (SD: 4.6), distributed uniformly among ages. Moderate to severe malnutrition was present in 7.8%, and overweight-obesity in 37.9%. We found a significant correlation between nutritional status and type of disease. There were no correlationship with age, or with plasmatic albumin levels. comments: This is the first nationwide study on the prevalence of malnutrition on admission in pediatric patients. Malnutrition in pediatric patients was present in around 8% of admissions, slightly inferior to other series. The most likely explanation is that the study included patients from different types of hospitals, mimicking real life conditions.

La desnutrición en los pacientes hospitalizados tiene repercusiones clínicas y se asocia con peores resultados: inmunodepresión, retraso en la cicatrización de las heridas, atrofia muscular, prolongación del ingreso hospitalario y mayor mortalidad. La tasa de desnutrición al ingreso en el paciente pediátrico varía con los estudios, aunque parece inferior a lo que ocurre en el paciente adulto. Sin embargo, es una población de mayor riesgo de desarrollar desnutrición durante el ingreso. Se precisa, por tanto, encontrar una buena herramienta de cribado nutricional. Objetivo: Como primer paso para alcanzar ese objetivo se realizó un estudio de ámbito nacional para determinar la tasa de desnutrición en el ingreso. Material y métodos: Se trató de un estudio transversal, multicéntrico realizado en 32 hospitales españoles entre junio y septiembre de 2011 en pacientes < 17 años que ingresaran en el hospital por un periodo > 48 horas. Se midieron peso y talla y se pasó el cuestionario STAMP en el momento del ingreso y a los 7, 14 días o en el momento del alta. El estado nutricional se clasificó de acuerdo con el índice de Waterlow para peso y talla. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité Ético de Investigación de cada uno de los hospitales y se requirió la firma del consentimiento informado antes de su inclusión en el estudio. Resultados: 991 pacientes participaron en el estudio. La edad media fue de 5 años (DE: 4,6), distribuidos de forma uniforme entre todas las edades. Se encontró desnutrición moderada o grave en el 7,8% y sobrepeso-obesidad en el 37,9% de los ingresados. Encontramos una situación nutricional significativamente peor para todos los grupos de edad en función de la enfermedad de base. No encontramos correlación entre la desnutrición y la edad, o los niveles de albúmina sérica. Comentarios: Esta es la primera encuesta nacional para estudiar la prevalencia de desnutrición en el momento del ingreso. La cifra encontrada, 8%, fue ligeramente inferior a la encontrada en otros estudios, probablemente debido a la inclusión de pacientes de hospitales de distinto grado de complejidad, acercándose a lo que sería una muestra real de la población española.

Evaluación del estado nutricional de niños ingresados en el hospital en España; estudio DHOSPE (Desnutrición Hospitalaria en el Paciente Pediátrico en España) / Nutrition status on pediatric admissions in spanish hospitals; DHOSPE study

La desnutrición en los pacientes hospitalizados tiene repercusiones clínicas y se asocia con peores resultados: inmunodepresión, retraso en la cicatrización de las heridas, atrofia muscular, prolongación del ingreso hospitalario y mayor mortalidad. La tasa de desnutrición al ingreso en el paciente pediátrico varía con los estudios, aunque parece inferior a lo que ocurre en el paciente adulto. Sin embargo, es una población de mayor riesgo de desarrollar desnutrición durante el ingreso. Se precisa, por tanto, encontrar una buena herramienta de cribado nutricional. Objetivo: Como primer paso para alcanzar ese objetivo se realizó un estudio de ámbito nacional para determinar la tasa de desnutrición en el ingreso. Material y métodos: Se trató de un estudio transversal, multicéntrico realizado en 32 hospitales españoles entre junio y septiembre de 2011 en pacientes < 17 años que ingresaran en el hospital por un periodo > 48 horas. Se midieron peso y talla y se pasó el cuestionario STAMP en el momento del ingreso y a los 7, 14 días o en el momento del alta. El estado nutricional se clasificó de acuerdo con el índice de Waterlow para peso y talla. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité Ético de Investigación de cada uno de los hospitales y se requirió la firma del consentimiento informado antes de su inclusión en el estudio. Resultados: 991 pacientes participaron en el estudio. La edad media fue de 5 años (DE: 4,6), distribuidos de forma uniforme entre todas las edades. Se encontró desnutrición moderada o grave en el 7,8% y sobrepeso-obesidad en el 37,9% de los ingresados. Encontramos una situación nutricional significativamente peor para todos los grupos de edad en función de la enfermedad de base. No encontramos correlación entre la desnutrición y la edad, o los niveles de albúmina sérica. Comentarios: Esta es la primera encuesta nacional para estudiar la prevalencia de desnutrición en el momento del ingreso. La cifra encontrada, 8%, fue ligeramente inferior a la encontrada en otros estudios, probablemente debido a la inclusión de pacientes de hospitales de distinto grado de complejidad, acercándose a lo que sería una muestra real de la población española (AU)

Malnutrition among hospitalized patients has clinical implications and is associated with adverse outcomes: depression of the immune system, impaired wound healing, muscle wasting, longer length of stay, higher costs and increased mortality. Although the rate of malnutrition in hospitalized children varies in different studies, it seems to be lower than in adult population. Nevertheless, this is a population that has a higher risk of developing malnutrition during hospital stay. There is a need to find the most suitable nutrition screening tool for pediatric patients. Aim: As a first step, we have performed a nationwide study on the prevalence of malnutrition on admission, in order to further evaluate the results of employing a screening tool (STAMP). Material & methods: The study is a multicenter, transversal study performed in 32 Spanish hospital between June and September 2011 in patients under 17 admitted to a the hospital longer than 48 hours. Weight, height and STAMP questionnaire were done on admission and repeated at day 7, 14 or at discharge. Nutritional status was classified according to Water-low index for height and for weight. The study was approved by the Ethics Research Committee in each hospital and informed consent obtained prior to be included in the study. Results: 991 patients were finally included. Mean age was 5.0 years (SD: 4.6), distributed uniformly among ages. Moderate to severe malnutrition was present in 7.8%, and overweight-obesity in 37.9%. We found a significant correlation between nutritional status and type of disease. There were no correlationship with age, or with plasmatic albumin levels. Comments: This is the first nationwide study on the prevalence of malnutrition on admission in pediatric patients. Malnutrition in pediatric patients was present in around 8% of admissions, slightly inferior to other series. The most likely explanation is that the study included patients from different types of hospitals, mimicking real life conditions (AU)