OBSERVATIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DURATION OF RUPTURE OF THE MEMBRANES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDIOPATHIC RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1973 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ja Yoon ◽  
Rita G. Harper
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Maternal Diabetes ◽  
Fetal Asphyxia ◽  
History Of ◽  
Idiopathic Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
The Relationship

Retrospective analysis of 211 premature infants between 1,001 and 2,165 gm at birth revealed a decreased incidence of idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome in infants with rupture of the membranes more than 24 hours prior to delivery. Infants with factors which are known to predispose to idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome (maternal hemorrhage, maternal diabetes, fetal asphyxia, twin B, history of a sibling with idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome and cesarean section) were then eliminated. One hundred and twenty infants remained. Infants with rupture of the membranes more than 24 hours prior to delivery had a significantly lower incidence of idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome when compared with infants with rupture of the membranes less than 12 hours prior to delivery (P<0.05). From this study it appears that rupture of the membranes for more than 24 hours prior to delivery protects against the development of idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome.

CARDIODYNAMIC STUDIES IN THE NEWBORN

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1965 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-559
Author(s):  
Arnold J. Rudolph ◽  
Carlos Vallbona ◽  
Murdina M. Desmond
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Instantaneous Heart Rate ◽  
Idiopathic Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Favorable Outlook

Patterns of instantaneous heart rate were studied in 74 premature infants with idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome. Half (50.3%) of the recordings showed this finding during the course of the disease. It was found most frequently during the first 24 hours after birth. This finding is reversed in recovering infants. Based on present data, persisting fixation of the heart rate in an infant with idiopathic respiratory distress appears to be indicative of a poor prognosis, whereas the presence or return of fluctuations in the recording of such an infant may permit a more favorable outlook.

scholarly journals The relationship between umbilical cord blood vitamin A levels and late preterm infant morbidities: A prospective cohort study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
En-Fu Tao ◽  
Cai-E Chen ◽  
Yun-Qin Chen ◽  
Lin-Yan Cai ◽  
Tian-Ming Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Distress Syndrome ◽  
Late Preterm ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Low plasma vitamin A levels increases the risk of neonates’ morbidity. However, the relationship between umbilical cord blood (UCB) vitamin A levels and late-preterm infant (LPI) consequences is inconclusive. Herein, we attempted to clarify the association between UCB vitamin A levels and LPI morbidities.Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study of 208 LPI (from 34+0 to 36+6 weeks gestational age) between January 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. UCB specimens were collected shortly after birth, and vitamin A levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Jaundice, sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, necrotizing enterocolitis, and death were recorded.Results: Prevalence of low UCB vitamin A level <0.7 μmol/L was 37.5% in LPI. Cesarean section was an independent risk factor of UCB vitamin A level < 0.7 μmol/L. Nevertheless, UCB vitamin A levels did not correlate with gestational age, birthweight, and gender. UCB vitamin A level < 0.7 μmol/L was not an independent risk factor for hospitalization, oxygen supplementation, hyperbilirubinemia, sepsis and respiratory distress syndrome. However, cesarean section, gestational age < 35 weeks and birthweight < 2500 g were independent risk factors for hospitalization and RDS. In addition, cesarean section increased the risk of oxygen supplementation, while gestational age < 35 weeks increased the risk of hyperbilirubinemia. Conclusions: Cesarean section delivery is an independent risk factor of low UCB vitamin A levels, and increases the risk of RDS. On the basis of our results, there is no association between low vitamin A levels and morbidity of late-preterm infants, including hyperbilirubinemia, sepsis and respiratory distress syndrome. Trial registration: Not applicable.

scholarly journals 1342 CORD BLOOD THYROID FUNCTION STUDIES IN PREMATURE INFANTS WITH AND WITHOUT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (RDS)

1981 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 667-667
Author(s):  
Alan H Klein ◽  
Barbara Foley ◽  
Thomas P Foley ◽  
Hugh H Macdonald ◽  
Delbert A Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Cord Blood ◽  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Distress Syndrome
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