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This report highlights the early and unusual detection of a pneumopericardium by echocardiography prior to potential development of cardiocirculatory compromise. It is important to consider pneumopericardium into the differential diagnosis when difficulties arise in the visualization of the heart by conventional echocardiography. Pneumopericardium is associated with a high mortality rate and may be effectively treated by immediate insertion of a pericardial catheter.
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AIM: To evaluate the role of cerebral ultrasonography studies (CUSS) in detecting intracerebral and cranial pathologies (hemorrhages, ischemia, skull fractures) in near-term and term neonates following assisted vaginal delivery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective single-center study (11/2017-11/2018) at the University Children's Hospital of Saarland, Homburg, Germany including newborns with a gestational age ≥â36 weeks born by assisted vaginal delivery. In all newborns, a standardized CUSS was performed within the first three days of life prior to discharge. RESULTS: 200 neonates (43.0â% female, 57.0â% male; gestational age 39.6â±â1.3 weeks) were included in this study (birth weight 3345.6â±â450.6âg, body length 51.7â±â2.5âcm, head circumference 35.0â±â1.5âcm). 67 (33.5â%) neonates had minor external injuries of the scalp.â5 children showed clinical neurologic abnormalities: 4 (2.0â%) seizures and 1 facial palsy (0.5â%). In 34 (17.0â%) patients, minor incidental intracranial abnormalities unrelated to mode of delivery were detected on CUSS.âNo intracerebral, cranial pathologies or skull fractures were seen on routine CUSS. CONCLUSION: Routine CUSS in newborns after assisted vaginal delivery did not yield clinically relevant results in our cohort. Clinical observation and selective CUSS in symptomatic newborns might be more efficient than routine CUSS.
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Parto Obstétrico , Fraturas Cranianas , Criança , Gravidez , Recém-Nascido , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Lactente , Estudos Prospectivos , Idade Gestacional , Parto Obstétrico/efeitos adversos , UltrassonografiaRESUMO
Umbilical venous and peripherally inserted central venous catheters are often used in preterm infants, but complications include late-onset catheter-associated infections. Conversely, other sites of infection have to be taken into account in the case of clinical deterioration. In this Image in Science and Medicine paper, we report on a preterm infant with a rare cause of neonatal sepsis.
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Infecções Relacionadas a Cateter , Cateterismo Venoso Central , Sepse Neonatal , Sepse , Infecções dos Tecidos Moles , Infecções Relacionadas a Cateter/diagnóstico , Cateterismo Venoso Central/métodos , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Recém-Nascido Prematuro , Sepse Neonatal/diagnóstico , Sepse Neonatal/terapia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sepse/diagnóstico , Sepse/terapia , Infecções dos Tecidos Moles/diagnóstico , Infecções dos Tecidos Moles/terapiaRESUMO
Significant progress in prenatal care has decreased the incidence of rhesus incompatibility, which may result in hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). This case report describes an unusual presentation of HDFN in a preterm infant delivered by caesarean section with isolated massive abdominal fluid collection as the leading clinical sign in addition to severe anemia. The immediate drainage of ascites provided transient clinical stabilization with improved pulmonary function in the delivery suite. After admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), HDFN treatment was initiated. This case report shows the importance of adequately trained staff including neonatologists, pediatricians and NICU nurses in the delivery suite to provide neonatal intensive care for HDFN.
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Eritroblastose Fetal , Hidropisia Fetal , Ascite/diagnóstico , Ascite/etiologia , Ascite/terapia , Cesárea , Eritroblastose Fetal/diagnóstico , Eritroblastose Fetal/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Hidropisia Fetal/diagnóstico , Hidropisia Fetal/etiologia , Hidropisia Fetal/terapia , Recém-Nascido , Recém-Nascido Prematuro , GravidezRESUMO
This article focuses on particular aspects of infection prevention concerning the treatment of high-risk neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Furthermore, some aspects regarding severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) prevention and management in this setting are included. In addition we emphasize the important role of antibiotic stewardship in the NICU.
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Doença Celíaca/complicações , Doença Celíaca/dietoterapia , Dieta Livre de Glúten , Cardiomegalia/diagnóstico por imagem , Cardiomegalia/etiologia , Pré-Escolar , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Edema/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Deficiência de IgA/etiologia , Derrame Pericárdico/diagnóstico por imagem , Derrame Pericárdico/etiologia , RadiografiaAssuntos
Exoma , Exoma/genética , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Mutação , Linhagem , Sequenciamento do ExomaRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Psychiatric disorders are increasing globally. Especially when these disorders affect working people, this places a financial burden on society due to long-term sick leave, the incapacity to work and the inability to earn and pay taxes. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first health professionals to be consulted by those suffering from mental health disorders. This study investigated the experiences of GPs regarding their patients with mental health disorders and identified factors that are important for a successful return to work. METHODS: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore the opinions of GPs (n = 12) working in Munich, Germany, or its metropolitan area. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the reflexive thematic analysis method. RESULTS: GPs think of themselves as important players in the rehabilitation process of patients with mental health disorders. In their daily routine, they face many obstacles to ensure the best treatment and outcome for their patients. They also suffer from poor collaboration with other stakeholders, such as psychiatric hospitals, therapists or employers. They indicate that the mental health disorder of each patient is unique, including the barriers to and possibilities of a successful return to work. Additionally, the workplace appears to play a crucial role in the success rate of re-entry into work. It can exacerbate the course of mental health disorders or support recovery. Fear, shame and stigmatization of the patients are personal factors responsible for prolonged sick leave. CONCLUSION: We conclude that GPs believe that they can have a major impact on the rehabilitation of patients with mental health disorders. As such, special focus should be placed on supporting them in this context.
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Clínicos Gerais , Saúde Mental , Humanos , Clínicos Gerais/psicologia , Licença Médica , Retorno ao Trabalho/psicologia , Pesquisa QualitativaRESUMO
Because there is currently no sufficient and prevalent parameter for estimating ventricular size in paediatric hydrocephalus patients by using cranial ultrasound, a new measurement index, called the "frontal and temporal horn ratio", is presented in this study. The advantage of the new quotient is that it can be detected in easily obtainable coronal ultrasound planes. A retrospective analysis of 149 MRIs of young hydrocephalus patients proved the new index to be a promising parameter of ventricular size assessment. Statistical comparison between the "frontal and temporal horn ratio" and the already validated "frontal and occipital horn ratio" revealed a strong and linear correlation between the two quotients. Current research is now evaluating the reliability of the new index in the context of an ultrasound study; first results indicate similar positive findings.
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Ventrículos Cerebrais/patologia , Lobo Frontal/patologia , Hidrocefalia/patologia , Lobo Temporal/patologia , Ventrículos Cerebrais/diagnóstico por imagem , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Lobo Frontal/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Hidrocefalia/diagnóstico por imagem , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Nascimento Prematuro/diagnóstico , Nascimento Prematuro/diagnóstico por imagem , Radiografia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Lobo Temporal/diagnóstico por imagem , Ultrassonografia Doppler , Ultrassonografia Pré-Natal/métodosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Controversy exists regarding the impact of small for gestational age (SGAâ¯=â¯birth weightâ¯<â¯10th percentile) status on mortality and major morbidities. AIM: To assess the effects of SGA on mortality and major morbidities in ≤750â¯gram (g) neonates. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective (01/2005-12/2017), single center study at a tertiary NICU. SUBJECTS: SGA neonatesâ¯≤â¯750â¯g. OUTCOME: Effect of SGA status on mortality and major morbidities. RESULTS: 183 infants were enrolled. 103 (56.3%) were non-SGA (mean gestational age 25â¯+â¯1â¯weeks⯱â¯9.9â¯days, mean birth weight 662.6⯱â¯75.2â¯g), and 80 (43.7%) SGA (mean gestational age 26â¯+â¯6â¯weeks⯱â¯14.0â¯days, mean birth weight 543.9⯱â¯114.7â¯g). Mortality was 24.1% (non-SGA: 30/103 (29.1%), SGA: 14/80 (17.5%); pâ¯=â¯0.08). Univariable logistic regression analysis revealed a significant protective effect of SGA status on pneumothoraces (OR 0.28, 95%-CI [0.11-0.69]), IVH (≥3) (OR 0.38; 95%-CI [0.15-0.67]), and seizures (OR 0.09, 95%-CI [0.01-0.76]), but NEC (≥2a) occurred more frequently in SGA neonates (pâ¯=â¯0.024). Multiple logistic regression analysis found SGA status to negatively influence ROP (≥3) (OR 2.87, 95%-CI [1.14-7.23]) and need for home monitoring (OR 2.38, 95%-CI [1.05-5.41]). Other major morbidities (IVH, PVL, RDS, BPD, NEC, FIP, sepsis, hearing impairment) and mortality rates were not significantly affected, but distinct organ-specific patterns were seen. CONCLUSION: SGA had negative effects on the rate of severe ROP and the need for home monitoring, but other major morbidities as well as mortality rates were not significantly affected. In the future, it will be important to delineate underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to this pattern.
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Mortalidade Infantil , Doenças do Recém-Nascido/epidemiologia , Recém-Nascido Pequeno para a Idade Gestacional , Feminino , Alemanha/epidemiologia , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido de Baixo Peso , Recém-Nascido , Doenças do Recém-Nascido/mortalidade , Masculino , Morbidade , Gravidez , Retinopatia da Prematuridade/epidemiologia , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
Since 2012, a colonization screening (CoS) for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MRGN) in very low birth weight infants (VLWBI) was implemented in order to provide a basis for an effective empiric therapy of subsequent nosocomial infections (NI). According to antibiotic stewardship, carbapenems should be reserved for NI caused by MRGN or severe NI. We examined whether the CoS increased the first-line use of carbapenems. In this retrospective cohort analysis, we enrolled all VLBWI before (2009-2011) and after (2012-2014) the introduction of CoS (2012) at a tertiary university neonatal intensive care and neonatal intermediate care unit (NIMC) in Germany. Rectal swabs were used to detect MRGN colonization (on admission and weekly until discharge from the NIMC). The use of carbapenems was measured by days of therapy (DoT). To exclude the replacement of carbapenems by other antibiotics, antibiotic therapy for late-onset sepsis (LOS) was assessed by DoT and length of therapy (LoT). In 55/201 (27.4%) VLBWI, CoS detected MRGN colonization. Compared to the cohort prior to the introduction of CoS (n = 191), a significant decrease in LoT (p < 0.001) and total DoT (p < 0.001) was seen (n = 201). This was due to a significant decrease in LoT (p < 0.001) and total DoT (p < 0.001) in the birth weight category of 1,000-1,499 g. In these infants, DoT for carbapenems (p = 0.009) was significantly lower, possibly caused by a significant decline of LOS (25 episodes vs. 39 episodes, p = 0.025). Conversely, no significant differences in LoT and total DoT were seen in infants with a birth weight <500 g (p = 1.000; p = 0.758) and in infants weighing 500-999 g (p = 0.754; p = 0.794). DoT for carbapenems was not significantly different in the total cohort after the introduction of CoS (p = 0.341). Prolonged exposure to carbapenems (in terms of DoT) significantly postponed the first detection of MRGN colonization (p = 0.023). The introduction of CoS did not result in an increased use of carbapenems. Concomitant carbapenem treatment may reduce the sensitivity of CoS relying on rectal swabs.