Kangaroo Mother Care Reduces Noninvasive Ventilation and Total Oxygen Support Duration in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants

Author(s):  
Xiaohua Xie ◽  
Xueyu Chen ◽  
Panpan Sun ◽  
Aifen Cao ◽  
Yanzhu Zhuang ◽  
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Abstract Objective Evidence on the safety and influence of kangaroo mother care (KMC) in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWIs) on ventilation is lacking. Study Design This is a retrospective cohort study performed in 145 ELBWIs on noninvasive mechanical ventilation from a tertiary center. Results The duration of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (nIPPV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation was significantly shorter in infants with KMC compared with infants without (21 vs. 13.5 days, p = 0.001 and 29.5 days vs. 20.5 days, p = 0.001, respectively). The frequency of apnea during hospital stay was fewer in KMC infants, compared with no KMC (23 vs. 20 times, p = 0.002). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that KMC was an independent protective factor for shortening nIPPV/CPAP duration (β = −9.90, 95% confidence interval [CI] [−13.20, −6.60], p < 0.001), total supplemental oxygen support (β = −10.52, 95% CI [−16.73, −4.30], p = 0.001), and reducing times of apneas (β = −5.88, 95% CI [−8.56, −3.21], p < 0.001). Conclusion KMC benefits ELBWIs by shortening nIPPV/CPAP ventilation duration and total supplemental oxygen support, and reducing the frequency of apneas.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihyun Noh ◽  
Chae Young Kim ◽  
Euiseok Jung ◽  
Joo Hoon Lee ◽  
Young-Seo Park ◽  
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Abstract Background :Acute peritoneal dialysis (APD) is a first-line rescue therapy for neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) refractory to conservative management, but its efficacy in preterm infants remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of APD and APD efficiency in extremely-low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants. Methods : We reviewed the medical records of inborn ELBW infants who underwent APD in a tertiary center. We recorded perinatal characteristics, including the causes of AKI and clinical outcomes. Serial input and output data and laboratory parameters to assess ultrafiltration/dialysis efficiency were also obtained. Results : A total of 12 ELBW infants were included in the study. Mean gestational age and birth weight were 27.2 weeks and 706.5 g, respectively. Leading cause of AKI was sepsis (50%) followed by perinatal asphyxia. Mean age at the start of PD was 16.3 days. Mean ultrafiltration (UF) rate was 2.73 mL/kg/h. After a mean duration of 9.4 days, the mean reduction in serum BUN and Cr levels was 42.5% and 20.1%, respectively. Mean sodium level increased from 135.8 to 144.7 mg/mL, and mean potassium level decreased from 6.8 to 5.0 mg/mL. The most common complication was mechanical dysfunction of the catheter, including dialysate leakage via the insertion site (75%). Only two patients were successfully weaned off APD. The overall mortality rate was 92%. Conclusions : In ELBW infants with AKI, APD was an effective rescue therapy in terms of its ultrafiltration and dialysis efficiency, but not with respect to neonatal mortality. Indications for APD in ELBW infants should be individualized depending on the etiology of AKI.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2090193
Author(s):  
Yuet Yee Chee ◽  
Rosanna Ming Sum Wong ◽  
Mabel Siu Chun Wong ◽  
Winnie Wan Yee Tso ◽  
Wilfred Hing Sang Wong ◽  
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Introduction. We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) babies born at Queen Mary Hospital and explored if there is any time trend in survival and short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Methods. We included ELBW infants born at Queen Mary Hospital between 2008 and 2015. The relationships between multiple risk factors with survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes were analyzed by either Cox regression or univariate logistic regression analysis. We also compared this birth-year period with our previous study from 1993 to 2002. Results. Two hundred seventeen ELBW infants were delivered during the study period. There was significantly higher overall survival rate (81.1%) in 2008 to 2015 compared with 71.4% in 1993 to 2002. One hundred forty-three out of 176 (81%) survivors were assessed at a corrected mean age of 18.1 months. A total of 4.2% had cerebral palsy. There were significantly lower rates of cerebral palsy in 2008 to 2015 (4.2%) compared with 1993 to 2002 (13.5%). Conclusions. We showed a temporal improvement in survival and short-term neurodevelopmental outcomes.


2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 1285-1290 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kato ◽  
S. Ibara ◽  
K. Kumazawa ◽  
Y. Maruyama ◽  
T. Tokuhisa ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Parti ◽  
Sumiati Malik ◽  
Nurhayati

Most causes of infant death are problems that occur in newborn/neonatal (0-28 days old), Low Birth Weight Babies (LBW) is one of the factors which has a contribution to infant mortality, especially in the neonatal period. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a benchmark in determining the degree of public health, both at the National and Provincial levels. This study aimed to determine the effect of the Kangaroo Mother Care Method (KMC) on the prevention of hypothermia in low birth weight infants at Morowali District Hospital in 2019. The type of research used was a quasi-experiment. The population is all low birth weight babies born from May to July 2019. The sample in this study was all newborns with low birth weight born from May to July 2019, totaling 30 babies. There is a difference (influence) on the baby's body temperature before and after KMC with a p-value=0,000. The kangaroo mother care can continue to be affiliated considering its benefits for both infants and mothers, as well as increasing the ability of health workers in conducting KMC so that they can provide in-house training for mothers to be carried out at home.


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