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BACKGROUND: There is growing interest among pediatric institutions for implementing iodine-131 (I-131) meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) therapy for treating children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Due to regulations on the medical use of radioactive material (RAM), and the complexity and safety risks associated with the procedure, a multidisciplinary team involving radiation therapy/safety experts is required. Here, we describe methods for implementing pediatric I-131 MIBG therapy and evaluate our program's robustness via failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). METHODS: We formed a multidisciplinary team, involving pediatric oncology, radiation oncology, and radiation safety staff. To evaluate the robustness of the therapy workflow and quantitatively assess potential safety risks, an FMEA was performed. Failure modes were scored (1-10) for their risk of occurrence (O), severity (S), and being undetected (D). Risk priority number (RPN) was calculated from a product of these scores and used to identify high-risk failure modes. RESULTS: A total of 176 failure modes were identified and scored. The majority (94%) of failure modes scored low (RPN <100). The highest risk failure modes were related to training and to drug-infusion procedures, with the highest S scores being (a) caregivers did not understand radiation safety training (O = 5.5, S = 7, D = 5.5, RPN = 212); (b) infusion training of staff was inadequate (O = 5, S = 8, D = 5, RPN = 200); and (c) air in intravenous lines/not monitoring for air in lines (O = 4.5, S = 8, D = 5, RPN = 180). CONCLUSION: Through use of FMEA methodology, we successfully identified multiple potential points of failure that have allowed us to proactively mitigate risks when implementing a pediatric MIBG program.
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Análise do Modo e do Efeito de Falhas na Assistência à Saúde , Criança , Humanos , Radioisótopos do Iodo/efeitos adversos , 3-Iodobenzilguanidina/efeitos adversos , Planejamento da Radioterapia Assistida por Computador/métodos , Medição de RiscoAssuntos
Anemia Falciforme , Hiperamonemia , Falência Hepática Aguda , Humanos , Adolescente , Deferasirox/efeitos adversos , Hiperamonemia/induzido quimicamente , Quelantes de Ferro/efeitos adversos , Falência Hepática Aguda/induzido quimicamente , Anemia Falciforme/complicações , Anemia Falciforme/tratamento farmacológico , BenzoatosRESUMO
Respiratory tract reflex responses are an important defense mechanism against noxious airborne materials. This study was aimed at defining the effects of adenosine on sensory irritation responsiveness and its role in odorant-irritant interactions. These experiments were aimed at testing the hypothesis that adenosine, through the A2 receptor, enhances trigeminal nerve responses to multiple irritants and that odorants enhance responsiveness to irritants through A2 pathways in the female C57Bl/6 mouse. The adenosine precursor, AMP, immediately and markedly increased the sensory irritation response to capsaicin, cyclohexanone, and styrene, irritants that activate chemosensory nerves through differing receptor pathways. The neuromodulatory effect was blocked by the general adenosine receptor antagonist theophylline and by the A2 receptor-specific antagonist DMPX. Multiple odorants were examined, including R-carvone (spearmint), linalool (lavender), trimethylamine (rotting fish), mercaptoethanol, and ethyl sulfide (stench and rotten eggs). Of these, only mercaptoethanol and ethyl sulfide exhibited neuromodulatory effects, enhancing the sensory irritation response to styrene or cyclohexanone. This effect was blocked by theophylline and DMPX indicating the importance of adenosine A2 receptor pathways in this effect. These results highlight that trigeminal chemosensory responsiveness is not static, but can be quickly modulated by adenosine and select odors resulting in hyperresponsive states.
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Adenosina/farmacologia , Irritantes/farmacologia , Odorantes , Sistema Respiratório/efeitos dos fármacos , Adenosina/análogos & derivados , Animais , Cicloexanonas/farmacologia , Feminino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Fenetilaminas/farmacologia , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Estireno/farmacologia , Canais de Cátion TRPV/metabolismoRESUMO
Purpose: To identify modifiable risk factors associated with prolonged clearance of methotrexate in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (AYA) oncology patients receiving high dose methotrexate (HDMTX). Design/Method: A single institution, retrospective chart review of patients receiving HDMTX between 2010-2017. Patients had a diagnosis of either leukemia or osteosarcoma. Data included demographics, concurrent intravenous (IV) medications, IV fluids (IVF) administered, urine output (UO), and rises in serum creatinine (RSC) reflective of renal toxicity (RT). Outcome measures included 1) delayed targeted MTX clearance (DC), 2) actual time to clearance (TTC) and 3) length of stay (LOS). Results: Data from 447 HDMTX administrations were analyzed. The sample consisted of 241 (54%) osteosarcoma encounters, and 206 (46%) leukemia encounters, with an average patient age of 12.7 years. Multivariate analysis showed that DC was associated with the diagnosis of leukemia (OR 7.64, p <.0001), and less UO on day 1 (OR 0.76, p=0.005). Increased TTC was associated with increasing age (RR 1.02, p<0.0001), higher 24-hour MTX levels (RR 1.001, p=0.012) and 48-hour MTX levels (RR 1.02, p<0.0001), RT (RR 1.004, p<0.0001), use of IV lorazepam (RR 1.08, p=0.001) and IV metoclopramide (RR 1.08, p<0.001) both on day 3. Like TTC, LOS was affected by MTX levels at 24 (RR 1.001, p=0.025) and 48 hours (RR 1.03, p<0.0001), RT (RR 1.006, p<0.0001), total IV medications on day 3 (RR 1.042, p<0.0001), and the use of leucovorin on day 2 (RR 0.93, p=0.002). Conclusion: Multiple modifiable risk factors were identified which can be leveraged to improve HDMTX clearance. Subsequent efforts will assess whether acting on such risk factors can improve MTX clearance and shorten LOS.
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Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) are the largest contributor to harm across the Children's Hospital's Solutions for Patient Safety network. Pediatric hematology/oncology (PHO) patients are at increased risk for CLABSI due to multiple factors. Consequently, traditional CLABSI prevention strategies are insufficient to eliminate CLABSI in this high-risk population. Methods: Our SMART aim was to reduce the CLABSI rate by 50% from a baseline of 1.89/1000 central line days to less than 0.9/1000 central line days by December 31, 2021. We created a multidisciplinary team being mindful to identify roles and responsibilities upfront. We developed a key driver diagram and designed and implemented interventions to influence our primary outcome. Results: We implemented interventions and conducted Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles concurrently. We found that performing audits by directly observing tasks rather than auditing documentation resulted in more accurate compliance assessments. As a result, our CLABSI rate improved from 1.89/1000 central line days in 2020 with 11 primary CLABSI to 0.73/1000 central line days in 2021 with four primary CLABSI. Average days between events improved from 30 days in 2020 to 73 days in 2021, and we achieved an unprecedented 542 days CLABSI-free, extending into 2022. Conclusions: Through a multimodal approach and utilizing characteristics of high-reliability organizations, we significantly reduced primary CLABSI, approaching zero in our PHO population and doubling the average days between events. Future efforts will focus on the sustained engagement of all stakeholders and improving our safety culture.
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Menthol, the cooling agent in peppermint, is added to almost all commercially available cigarettes. Menthol stimulates olfactory sensations, and interacts with transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) ion channels in cold-sensitive sensory neurons, and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), an irritant-sensing channel. It is highly controversial whether menthol in cigarette smoke exerts pharmacological actions affecting smoking behavior. Using plethysmography, we investigated the effects of menthol on the respiratory sensory irritation response in mice elicited by smoke irritants (acrolein, acetic acid, and cyclohexanone). Menthol, at a concentration (16 ppm) lower than in smoke of mentholated cigarettes, immediately abolished the irritation response to acrolein, an agonist of TRPA1, as did eucalyptol (460 ppm), another TRPM8 agonist. Menthol's effects were reversed by a TRPM8 antagonist, AMTB. Menthol's effects were not specific to acrolein, as menthol also attenuated irritation responses to acetic acid, and cyclohexanone, an agonist of the capsaicin receptor, TRPV1. Menthol was efficiently absorbed in the respiratory tract, reaching local concentrations sufficient for activation of sensory TRP channels. These experiments demonstrate that menthol and eucalyptol, through activation of TRPM8, act as potent counterirritants against a broad spectrum of smoke constituents. Through suppression of respiratory irritation, menthol may facilitate smoke inhalation and promote nicotine addiction and smoking-related morbidities.
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Irritantes/antagonistas & inibidores , Irritantes/toxicidade , Mentol/farmacologia , Fumaça/efeitos adversos , Fumar/efeitos adversos , Acroleína/antagonistas & inibidores , Acroleína/toxicidade , Animais , Cicloexanóis/farmacologia , Sistema Enzimático do Citocromo P-450/metabolismo , Eucaliptol , Feminino , Mentol/metabolismo , Mentol/farmacocinética , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Camundongos Knockout , Monoterpenos/farmacologia , Sistema Respiratório/efeitos dos fármacos , Sistema Respiratório/inervação , Células Receptoras Sensoriais/efeitos dos fármacos , Canal de Cátion TRPA1 , Canais de Cátion TRPM/agonistas , Canais de Cátion TRPM/antagonistas & inibidores , Canais de Potencial de Receptor Transitório/agonistas , Canais de Potencial de Receptor Transitório/antagonistas & inibidores , Canais de Potencial de Receptor Transitório/deficiência , Canais de Potencial de Receptor Transitório/genéticaRESUMO
Background: Bloodstream infections (BSI) continue to represent a significant source of morbidity for pediatric oncology patients, however less is known regarding this population's risk of death. We sought to evaluate the risk of BSI and death at a large pediatric cancer center. Methods: We retrospectively collected inpatient data from pediatric oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients over a 9-year period. We performed univariate and multivariable modeling to assess risk of BSI and mortality examining the following variables: demographics, underlying malignancy, history of HSCT, central line type, and febrile neutropenia (FN). Results: During the study period, 6763 admissions from 952 patients met inclusion criteria. BSI occurred in 367 admissions (5.4%) from 231 unique individuals. Risk factors for BSI include younger age, diagnoses of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis or acute myeloid leukemia, ethnicity, and history of HSCT. Mortality for those with BSI was 6.5%, compared to 0.7% without (OR 7.2, CI 4.1 - 12.7, p<0.0001). In patients with BSI, admissions with FN were associated with reduced mortality compared to admissions without FN (OR 0.21, CI 0.05 - 0.94, p=0.04). In both univariate and multivariable analysis, no other risk factor was significantly associated with mortality in patients with BSI. Conclusion: BSI is a significant source of mortality in pediatric oncology and HSCT patients. While demographic variables contribute to the risk of BSI, they did not influence mortality. These findings highlight the importance of BSI prevention to reduce the risk of death in pediatric oncology patients. Future studies should focus on comprehensive BSI prevention.
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BACKGROUND: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a significant source of morbidity in pediatric cancer patients. Few reports to date have evaluated risk factors and short-term outcomes for this population. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated pediatric oncology admissions at St Louis Children's Hospital from 2009 to 2018. All inpatient cases of diagnosed initial CDI were identified. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of CDI and associated risk factors, including coadmission with another patient with CDI, and to evaluate short-term outcomes including length of stay and delays in subsequent scheduled chemotherapy. RESULTS: Review of 6567 admissions from 952 patients revealed 109 CDI cases (11.4% of patients). Patients with leukemia or lymphoma, compared to those with solid tumors, were more likely to have CDI (odds ratio [OR], 3 [95% CI, 1.4-6.6], and 3 [95% CI, 1.3-6.8], respectively). Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) was also a risk factor (OR, 3.5 [95% CI, 1.7-7.4]). Prior antibiotic exposure independently increased the risk for CDI (OR, 3.0 [95% CI, 1.8-4.8]). Concurrent admission with another patient with CDI also significantly increased the risk (OR, 84.7 [95% CI, 10.5-681.8]). In contrast to previous reports, exposure to acid-suppressing medications decreased the risk for CDI (OR, 0.5 [95% CI, .3-.7]). CDI was associated with increased length of stay (mean difference, 8 days [95% CI, 4.6-11.4]) and prolonged delays for subsequent chemotherapy (mean difference, 1.4 days [95% CI, .1-2.7]). CONCLUSIONS: CDI in pediatric oncology patients significantly prolongs hospitalization and delays chemotherapy treatment plans. Interventions to control CDI will improve the care of pediatric oncology patients.
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Clostridioides difficile , Infecções por Clostridium , Clostridioides , Infecções por Clostridium/epidemiologia , Estudos de Coortes , Humanos , Pacientes Internados , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Germline pathogenic variants in AMER1 cause osteopathia striata with cranial sclerosis (OSCS: OMIM 300373), an X-linked sclerosing bone disorder. Female heterozygotes exhibit metaphyseal striations in long bones, macrocephaly, cleft palate, and, occasionally, learning disability. Male hemizygotes typically manifest the condition as fetal or neonatal death. Somatically acquired variants in AMER1 are found in neoplastic tissue in 15-30% of patients with Wilms tumor; however, to date, only one individual with OSCS has been reported with a Wilms tumor. Here we present four cases of Wilms tumor in unrelated individuals with OSCS, including the single previously published case. We also report the first case of bilateral Wilms tumor in a patient with OSCS. Tumor tissue analysis showed no clear pattern of histological subtypes. In Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, which has a known predisposition to Wilms tumor development, clinical protocols have been developed for tumor surveillance. In the absence of further evidence, we propose a similar protocol for patients with OSCS to be instituted as an initial precautionary approach to tumor surveillance. Further evidence is needed to refine this protocol and to evaluate the possibility of development of other neoplasms later in life, in patients with OSCS.
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Osteosclerose/genética , Fenótipo , Tumor de Wilms/genética , Proteínas Adaptadoras de Transdução de Sinal/genética , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Mutação em Linhagem Germinativa , Humanos , Lactente , Osteosclerose/complicações , Osteosclerose/patologia , Proteínas Supressoras de Tumor/genética , Tumor de Wilms/etiologia , Tumor de Wilms/patologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The popularity of smokeless tobacco (ST) is growing rapidly and its prevalence of use is rising globally. Consumption of Gutkha, an addictive form of ST, is particularly common amongst South Asian communities throughout the World. This includes within the US, following large-scale immigration into the country. However, there exists a lack of knowledge concerning these alternative tobacco products. To this end, a study was carried out to determine the toxicity of gutkha, and what role, if any, nicotine contributes to the effects. Adult male mice were treated daily for 3-week (5 day/week, once/day), via the oral mucosa, with equal volumes (50 µL) of either sterile water (control), a solution of nicotine dissolved in water (0.24 mg of nicotine), or a solution of lyophilized guthka dissolved in water (21 mg lyophilized gutkha). Serum cotinine, measured weekly, was 36 and 48 ng/mL in gutkha- and nicotine-treated mice, respectively. Results demonstrated that exposure to nicotine and gutkha reduced heart weight, while exposure to gutkha, but not nicotine, decreased liver weight, body weight, and serum testosterone levels (compared to controls). These findings suggest that short-term guhtka use adversely impacts growth and circulating testosterone levels, and that gutkha toxicity may be driven by components other than nicotine. As use of guthka increases worldwide, future studies are needed to further delineate toxicological implications such that appropriate policy decisions can be made.
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Tabaco sem Fumaça/toxicidade , Animais , Hidrocarboneto de Aril Hidroxilases/metabolismo , Peso Corporal/efeitos dos fármacos , Cotinina/sangue , Citocromo P-450 CYP2A6 , Coração/efeitos dos fármacos , Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Fígado/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Tamanho do Órgão/efeitos dos fármacos , Testosterona/sangue , Nicotiana , Testes de ToxicidadeRESUMO
The current study was aimed at examining the role of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) activation and the electrophile-sensitive transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 receptor (TRPA1) in mediating the sensory irritation response to styrene and naphthalene. Toward this end, the sensory irritation to these vapors was measured in female C57Bl/6J mice during 15-min exposure via plethysmographic measurement of the duration of braking at the onset of each expiration. The sensory irritation response to 75 ppm styrene and 7 ppm naphthalene was diminished threefold or more in animals pretreated with the CYP450 inhibitor metyrapone, providing evidence of the role of metabolic activation in the response to these vapors. The sensory irritation response to styrene (75 ppm) and naphthalene (7.6 ppm) was virtually absent in TRPA1-/- knockout mice, indicating the critical role of this receptor in mediating the response. Thus, these results support the hypothesis that styrene and naphthalene vapors initiate the sensory irritation response through TRPA1 detection of their CYP450 metabolites.