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  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)  (9)
  • Korones, Sheldon B.  (9)
  • 1
    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 104, No. 2 ( 1999-08-01), p. 280-289
    Abstract: The interpretation of growth rates for very low birth weight infants is obscured by limited data, recent changes in perinatal care, and the uncertain effects of multiple therapies. Objectives. To develop contemporary postnatal growth curves for very low birth weight preterm infants and to relate growth velocity to birth weight, nutritional practices, fetal growth status (small- or appropriate-for-gestational-age), and major neonatal morbidities (chronic lung disease, nosocomial infection or late-onset infection, severe intraventricular hemorrhage, and necrotizing enterocolitis). Design. Large, multicenter, prospective cohort study. Methods. Growth was prospectively assessed for 1660 infants with birth weights between 501 to 1500 g admitted by 24 hours of age to 1 of the 12 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network centers between August 31, 1994 and August 9, 1995. Infants were included if they survived & gt;7 days (168 hours) and were free of major congenital anomalies. Anthropometric measures (body weight, length, head circumference, and midarm circumference) were performed from birth until discharge, transfer, death, age 120 days, or a body weight of 2000 g. To obtain representative data, nutritional practices were not altered by the study protocol. Results. Postnatal growth curves suitable for clinical and research use were constructed for body weight, length, head circumference, and midarm circumference. Once birth weight was regained, weight gain (14.4–16.1 g/kg/d) approximated intrauterine rates. However, at hospital discharge, most infants born between 24 and 29 weeks of gestation had not achieved the median birth weight of the reference fetus at the same postmenstrual age. Gestational age, race, and gender had no effect on growth within 100-g birth weight strata. Appropriate-for-gestational age infants who survived to hospital discharge without developing chronic lung disease, severe intraventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis, or late onset-sepsis gained weight faster than comparable infants with those morbidities. More rapid weight gain was also associated with a shorter duration of parenteral nutrition providing at least 75% of the total daily fluid volume, an earlier age at the initiation of enteral feedings, and an earlier age at achievement of full enteral feedings. Conclusions. These growth curves may be used to better understand postnatal growth, to help identify infants developing illnesses affecting growth, and to aid in the design of future research. They should not be taken as optimal. Randomized clinical trials should be performed to evaluate whether different nutritional management practices will permit birth weight to be regained earlier and result in more rapid growth, more appropriate body composition, and improved short- and long-term outcomes.
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    ISSN: 1098-4275 , 0031-4005
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    Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
    Publication Date: 1999
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    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 108, No. 4 ( 2001-10-01), p. 934-942
    Abstract: Infants of ≤1250 g birth weight receive multiple erythrocyte transfusions during their hospitalization. We hypothesized that early erythropoietin (Epo) and iron therapy would 1) decrease the number of transfusions received (infants 401-1000 g birth weight; trial 1) and 2) decrease the percentage of infants who received any transfusions (1001–1250 g birth weight; trial 2). Methods. A total of 172 infants in trial 1 and 118 infants in trial 2 were randomized to treatment (Epo, 400 U/kg 3 times weekly) or placebo/control. Therapy was initiated by 4 days after birth and continued through the 35th postmenstrual week. All infants received supplemental parenteral and enteral iron. Complete blood and reticulocyte counts were measured weekly, and ferritin concentrations were measured monthly. Transfusions were administered according to protocol. Phlebotomy losses and transfusion data were recorded. Results. Treated and placebo/control infants in trial 1 received a similar number of transfusions (4.3 ± 3.6 vs 5.2 ± 4.2, respectively). A similar percentage of treated and control infants in trial 2 received at least 1 transfusion (37% vs 46%). Reticulocyte counts were higher in treated infants during each week of the study in both trials. Hematocrits were higher among treated infants from week 2 on in both trials. Ferritin concentrations were higher in placebo/controls than in treated infants at weeks 4 and 8 in trial 1 and at week 4 in trial 2. No adverse effects of Epo or supplemental iron occurred. Conclusion. The combination of early Epo and iron as administered in this study stimulated erythropoiesis in infants who were ≤1250 g at birth. However, the lack of impact on transfusion requirements fails to support routine use of early Epo.neonate, intravenous iron, donor exposure.
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    Publication Date: 2001
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    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 105, No. 1 ( 2000-01-01), p. 14-20
    Abstract: In the era before widespread use of inhaled nitric oxide, to determine the prevalence of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in a multicenter cohort, demographic descriptors of the population, treatments used, the outcomes of those treatments, and variation in practice among centers. Study Design. A total of 385 neonates who received ≥50% inspired oxygen and/or mechanical ventilation and had documented evidence of PPHN (2D echocardiogram or preductal or postductal oxygen difference) were tracked from admission at 12 Level III neonatal intensive care units. Demographics, treatments, and outcomes were documented. Results. The prevalence of PPHN was 1.9 per 1000 live births (based on 71 558 inborns) with a wide variation observed among centers (.43–6.82 per 1000 live births). Neonates with PPHN were admitted to the Level III neonatal intensive care units at a mean of 12 hours of age (standard deviation: 19 hours). Wide variations in the use of all treatments studied were found at the centers. Hyperventilation was used in 65% overall but centers ranged from 33% to 92%, and continuous infusion of alkali was used in 75% overall, with a range of 27% to 93% of neonates. Other frequently used treatments included sedation (94%; range: 77%–100%), paralysis (73%; range: 33%–98%), and inotrope administration (84%; range: 46%–100%). Vasodilator drugs, primarily tolazoline, were used in 39% (range: 13%–81%) of neonates. Despite the wide variation in practice, there was no significant difference in mortality among centers. Mortality was 11% (range: 4%–33%). No specific therapy was clearly associated with a reduction in mortality. To determine whether the therapies were equivalent, neonates treated with hyperventilation were compared with those treated with alkali infusion. Hyperventilation reduced the risk of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation without increasing the use of oxygen at 28 days of age. In contrast, the use of alkali infusion was associated with increased use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (odds ratio: 5.03, compared with those treated with hyperventilation) and an increased use of oxygen at 28 days of age. Conclusions. Hyperventilation and alkali infusion are not equivalent in their outcomes in neonates with PPHN. Randomized trials are needed to evaluate the role of these common therapies.
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    Publication Date: 2000
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    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 113, No. 5 ( 2004-05-01), p. 1181-1186
    Abstract: Context. Neonatal meningitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We speculated that meningitis may be underdiagnosed among very low birth weight (VLBW) infants because of the failure to perform lumbar punctures (LPs) in infants with suspected sepsis. Objective. This study was undertaken to review the epidemiology of late-onset meningitis in VLBW (401–1500 g) infants and to evaluate the concordance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood culture (BC) results. Methods. VLBW infants (excluding those with intraventricular shunts) born at centers of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network from September 1, 1998, through December 31, 2001, were studied. Late-onset meningitis was defined by culture-based criteria and classified as meningitis with or without associated sepsis. Unadjusted comparisons were made using χ2 tests and adjusted comparisons using regression models. Results. Of 9641 VLBW infants who survived & gt;3 days, 2877 (30%) had ≥1 LPs, and 6056 (63%) had ≥1 BC performed after day 3. One hundred thirty-four infants had late-onset meningitis (1.4% of all patients; 5% of those with an LP). Pathogens associated with meningitis were similar to those associated with sepsis. One third (45 of 134) of the infants with meningitis had negative BCs. Lower gestational age and prior sepsis increased risk for meningitis. Compared with uninfected infants, those with meningitis had a longer time on mechanical ventilation (28 vs 18 days), had longer hospitalizations (91 vs 79 days), were more likely to have seizures (25% vs 2%), and were more likely to die (23% vs 2%). Conclusions. Meningitis is a serious complication among VLBW infants, associated with increased severity of illness and risk of death. Of note, one third of the infants with meningitis had meningitis in the absence of sepsis. Because CSF cultures were performed only half as often as BCs, this discordance in blood and CSF culture results suggests that meningitis may be underdiagnosed among VLBW infants.
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    Publication Date: 2004
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  • 5
    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 110, No. 2 ( 2002-08-01), p. 285-291
    Abstract: Objective. Late-onset sepsis (occurring after 3 days of age) is an important problem in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. To determine the current incidence of late-onset sepsis, risk factors for disease, and the impact of late-onset sepsis on subsequent hospital course, we evaluated a cohort of 6956 VLBW (401–1500 g) neonates admitted to the clinical centers of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network over a 2-year period (1998–2000). Methods. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network maintains a prospective registry of all VLBW neonates admitted to participating centers within 14 days of birth. Expanded infection surveillance was added in 1998. Results. Of 6215 infants who survived beyond 3 days, 1313 (21%) had 1 or more episodes of blood culture-proven late-onset sepsis. The vast majority of infections (70%) were caused by Gram-positive organisms, with coagulase-negative staphylococci accounting for 48% of infections. Rate of infection was inversely related to birth weight and gestational age. Complications of prematurity associated with an increased rate of late-onset sepsis included patent ductus arteriosus, prolonged ventilation, prolonged intravascular access, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotizing enterocolitis. Infants who developed late-onset sepsis had a significantly prolonged hospital stay (mean length of stay: 79 vs 60 days). They were significantly more likely to die than those who were uninfected (18% vs 7%), especially if they were infected with Gram-negative organisms (36%) or fungi (32%). Conclusions. Late-onset sepsis remains an important risk factor for death among VLBW preterm infants and for prolonged hospital stay among VLBW survivors. Strategies to reduce late-onset sepsis and its medical, social, and economic toll need to be addressed urgently.
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  • 6
    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 104, No. 5 ( 1999-11-01), p. e63-e63
    Abstract: Infection is a major complication of preterm infants, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. We recently reported the results of a multicenter trial of dexamethasone initiated at 14 or 28 days in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants who were at risk for chronic lung disease; the results showed an increase in nosocomial bacteremia in the group receiving dexamethasone. This study is an in-depth analysis of bacteremia/sepsis and meningitis among infants enrolled in the trial. Methods. Data on cultures performed and antibiotic therapy were collected prospectively. Infections were classified as definite or possible/clinical. Results. A total of 371 infants were enrolled in the trial. There were no baseline differences in risk factors for infection. For the first 14 days of study, infants received either dexamethasone (group I, 182) or placebo (group II, 189). During this period, infants in group I were significantly more likely than those in group II to have a positive blood culture result (48% vs 30%) and definite bacteremia/sepsis/meningitis (22% vs 14%). Over the 6-week study period, 47% of those cultured had at least one positive blood culture result (53% in group I vs 41% in group II) and 25% of the infants had at least one episode of definite bacteremia/sepsis/meningitis (29% in group I vs 21% in group II). Among infants with definite infections, 46.8% were attributable to Gram-positive organisms, 26.6% to Gram-negative organisms and 26.6% to fungi. The factors present at randomization were evaluated for their association with infection. Group I assignment and H2blocker therapy (before study entry) were associated with increased risk of definite infection, whereas cesarean section delivery and increasing birth weight were associated with decreased risk. Conclusions. Infants who received a 14-day course of dexamethasone initiated at 2 weeks of age were more likely to develop a bloodstream or cerebrospinal fluid infection while on dexamethasone therapy than were those who received placebo. Physicians must consider this increased risk of infection when deciding whether to treat VLBW infants with dexamethasone.
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    Publication Date: 1999
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  • 7
    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 110, No. 2 ( 2002-08-01), p. 377-385
    Abstract: Objective. Modest reduction in brain temperature is a promising therapy to reduce brain damage after neonatal encephalopathy as a result of acute perinatal asphyxia. The efficacy of modest hypothermia may in part be dependent on the stability of the desired brain temperature. The objective of this study was 1) to evaluate in newborn animals a commercially available cooling system (Blanketrol II Hyperthermia-Hypothermia system) to control brain temperature during whole-body hypothermia and 2) to use the results of the animal experiments to perform a pilot study evaluating the feasibility of whole-body hypothermia as a neuroprotective therapy for newborns with encephalopathy at birth. Methods. In the animal investigation, 3 miniature swine were instrumented and ventilated, and temperature probes were placed in the esophagus and the brain (1 cm and 2 cm beneath the parietal cortical surface and the dura). Body cooling was achieved using the automatic control mode (servo) of the cooling system. In the human investigation, 19 term infants with moderate or severe encephalopathy were randomized to either normothermia (n = 10) or hypothermia (n = 9) within 6 hours of birth. Whole-body hypothermia was achieved using the hyperthermia-hypothermia cooling system with servo control of esophageal temperature to 34.5°C for 72 hours followed by slow rewarming. Results. In the animal investigation, body cooling with the animal lying on a single blanket resulted in rapid cooling of the body within 90 minutes. Repetitive cyclical swings in esophageal temperature of 1.7 ± 0.2°C (mean ± standard deviation) around the set point of 33.5°C were reduced to 0.7 ± 0.2°C when a second, larger blanket was attached and suspended. Esophageal temperature was a good marker of deep brain temperature (esophageal to 2-cm brain difference: 0.1 ± 0.3°C). In the human investigation, the infants were randomized at 4.1 ± 1.3 hours (mean ± standard deviation) after birth. Age at randomization was similar in the 2 groups. Cooling was initiated at an average age of 5.3 hours. Target temperature of 34.5°C was achieved within 30 minutes and remained constant throughout the intervention period. Heart rate decreased to 108 ± 14 beats per minute (bpm) at 60 minutes and remained between 115 and 130 bpm for the duration of cooling compared with 130 to 145 bpm in the normothermia group. Blood pressure was similar in the 2 groups. No adverse events occurred during 72 hours of cooling. The mortality rate and frequency of persistent pulmonary hypertension, renal failure, hepatic dysfunction, and need for pressor support were similar in both groups. Conclusions. Animal studies showed that a simple modification of a commercially available cooling system (2 blankets attached, subject lying on 1 and the second hanging freely) results in stable core body and brain temperature when used in the automatic control mode. The pilot study in term infants with encephalopathy using this cooling system demonstrates feasibility of initiating whole-body hypothermia at & lt;6 hours of age to a constant esophageal temperature using servo control and provides no evidence that hypothermia involved greater hazard than benefit.
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    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 113, No. 5 ( 2004-05-01), p. 1209-1215
    Abstract: Background. Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids in both plasma and human milk, yet it is not included in standard intravenous amino acid solutions. Previous studies have suggested that parenteral nutrition (PN) supplemented with glutamine may reduce sepsis and mortality in critically ill adults. Whether glutamine supplementation would provide a similar benefit to extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants is not known. Methods. We performed a multicenter, randomized, double-masked, clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of early PN supplemented with glutamine in decreasing the risk of death or late-onset sepsis in ELBW infants. Infants 401 to 1000 g were randomized within 72 hours of birth to receive either TrophAmine (control) or an isonitrogenous study amino acid solution with 20% glutamine whenever they received PN up to 120 days of age, death, or discharge from the hospital. The primary outcome was death or late-onset sepsis. Results. Of the 721 infants who were assigned to glutamine supplementation, 370 (51%) died or developed late-onset sepsis, as compared with 343 of the 712 infants (48%) assigned to control (relative risk: 1.07; 95% confidence interval: 0.97–1.17). Glutamine had no effect on tolerance of enteral feeds, necrotizing enterocolitis, or growth. No significant adverse events were observed with glutamine supplementation. Conclusions. Parenteral glutamine supplementation as studied did not decrease mortality or the incidence of late-onset sepsis in ELBW infants. Consequently, although no harm was demonstrated, routine use of parenteral glutamine supplementation cannot be recommended in this population.
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    Publication Date: 2004
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    In: Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 107, No. 1 ( 2001-01-01), p. e1-e1
    Abstract: To determine the mortality and morbidity for infants weighing 401 to 1500 g (very low birth weight [VLBW]) at birth by gestational age, birth weight, and gender. Study Design. Perinatal data were collected prospectively on an inborn cohort from January 1995 through December 1996 by 14 participating centers of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network and were compared with the corresponding data from previous reports. Sociodemographic factors, perinatal events, and the neonatal course to 120 days of life, discharge, or death were evaluated. Results. Eighty four percent of 4438 infants weighing 501 to 1500 g at birth survived until discharge to home or to a long-term care facility (compared with 80% in 1991 and 74% in 1988). Survival to discharge was 54% for infants 501 to 750 g at birth, 86% for those 751 to 1000 g, 94% for those 1001 to 1250 g, and 97% for those 1251 to 1500g. The incidence of chronic lung disease (CLD; defined as receiving supplemental oxygen at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age; 23%), proven necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC; 7%), and severe intracranial hemorrhage (ICH; grade III or IV; 11%) remained unchanged between 1991 and 1996. Furthermore, 97% of all VLBW infants and 99% of infants weighing & lt;1000 g at birth had weights less than the 10th percentile at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age. Mortality for 195 infants weighing 401 to 500 g was 89%, with nearly all survivors developing CLD. Mortality in infants weighing 501 to 600 g was 71%; among survivors, 62% had CLD, 35% had severe ICH, and 15% had proven NEC. Conclusions. Survival for infants between 501 and 1500 g at birth continued to improve, particularly for infants weighing & lt;1000 g at birth. This improvement in survival was not associated with an increase in major morbidities, because the incidence of CLD, proven NEC, and severe ICH did not change. However, poor postnatal growth remains a major concern, occurring in 99% of infants weighing & lt;1000 g at birth. Mortality and major morbidity (CLD, severe ICH, and NEC) remain high for the smallest infants, particularly those weighing & lt;600 g at birth.
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