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View article: Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation in neonates with grade 3 bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation in neonates with grade 3 bronchopulmonary dysplasia Open
Objective We describe a novel strategy of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) to support patients with Grade 3 bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Study design This is a retrospective study of Grade 3 BPD patients treate…
View article: Changes in cardiorespiratory status after transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus closure
Changes in cardiorespiratory status after transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus closure Open
Objective We aim to assess short-term cardiorespiratory outcomes of neonates after transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure. We hypothesize pre-procedure respiratory severity score (RSS) ≥ 4 is associated with increased risk of…
View article: Chronic Phase Nasal Intermittent Ventilation in Neonates with Grade 3 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Chronic Phase Nasal Intermittent Ventilation in Neonates with Grade 3 Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Open
Objective We describe a novel strategy of chronic-phase nasal intermitted positive pressure ventilation (cNIPPV) to support patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and avoid tracheostomy. Study Design This is a retrospective study o…
View article: Safety of Short-Term Parenteral Nutrition Administration Through Umbilical Artery Catheters in Neonates While in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Safety of Short-Term Parenteral Nutrition Administration Through Umbilical Artery Catheters in Neonates While in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Open
OBJECTIVE The use of umbilical artery catheters (UACs) for parenteral nutrition (PN) administration is controversial, and limited data exist on the safety of administration through this route. The objective of this research is to evaluate …
View article: Obstacles to the Early Diagnosis and Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Obstacles to the Early Diagnosis and Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Open
"What we know is little, and what we are ignorant of is immense"; the last words of Laplace still apply to the diagnosis and management of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Despite decades of research, we are searching for the right appr…
View article: Efficacy of Sildenafil in Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
Efficacy of Sildenafil in Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension Open
Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common comorbidity in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Sildenafil is a widely recognized therapy for PH, but its efficacy in infants with BPD is questionable. We propose to assess …
View article: Association of Hospital Resource Utilization With Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Association of Hospital Resource Utilization With Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Neonates With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Open
Importance Intercenter variation exists in the management of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). It is unclear whether increased resource utilization translates into improved neurodevelopmental outcomes. Objective To determine if higher…
View article: Ventilation Strategies During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Neonatal Respiratory Failure: Current Approaches Among Level IV Neonatal ICUs
Ventilation Strategies During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Neonatal Respiratory Failure: Current Approaches Among Level IV Neonatal ICUs Open
OBJECTIVES: To describe ventilation strategies used during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for neonatal respiratory failure among level IV neonatal ICUs (NICUs). DESIGN: Cross-sectional electronic survey. SETTING: Email-based Re…
View article: O-3 | Transitioning from the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to the Bedside for Transcatheter PDA Device Closure in ELBW Infants: A Single Center Experience
O-3 | Transitioning from the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to the Bedside for Transcatheter PDA Device Closure in ELBW Infants: A Single Center Experience Open
BackgroundTranscatheter Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure (TCPC) is feasible and safe in infants weighing ≤ 1 kg. These extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants are most vulnerable to transport between hospitals and out of their safe…
View article: Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia Open
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is prevalent in premature newborns and has been linked to the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a serious pulmonary complication of premature birth. Although a causal relationship has not been …
View article: Shaken or Stirred? Evaluating the combination of budesonide–surfactant for survival free of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Shaken or Stirred? Evaluating the combination of budesonide–surfactant for survival free of bronchopulmonary dysplasia Open
Commentary on: Yeh TF, Chen CM, Wu SY, Husan Z, Li TC, Hsieh WS, Tsai CH, Lin HC. Intratracheal Administration of Budesonide/Surfactant to Prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016;193(1):86-95. PMID: 26351971. Th…