Journal of tropical pediatrics
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Observational Study
To Compare the Efficacy of Heated Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Post-Extubation Period in VLBW Infants.
The objective of this study was to compare efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) as noninvasive respiratory support in post-extubation period in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. ⋯ In neonates ≤32 weeks of gestational age, HHHFNC showed similar efficacy, and better safety profile than nasal-CPAP when used during post-extubation period for respiratory support.
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The aim of this study was to describe the effect of factors on time to reach a pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) level of 90% in preterm infants in the delivery room. ⋯ Differences in achievement of target saturation level were influenced by multiple factors (birth way, probe location, maternal smoking and umbilical blood gas pH) in the delivery room during resuscitation of preterm babies.
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In February 2016, the World Health Organization declared Zika virus (ZIKV) infection a public health emergency of international concern, given the precipitous spread of the virus across the Americas. Unlike arboviruses such as Chikungunya and Dengue, which have also recently emerged in the western hemisphere, ZIKV was identified in communities where concurrent neurologic conditions such as microcephaly and Guillain-Barre (GB) syndrome were occurring at alarming rates. Thus, investigations to systematically evaluate the link between ZIKV, congenital malformations (including microcephaly) and GB syndrome remain a top priority.
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Nail scabies is an interesting clinical presentation of scabies. Although it is usually found concomitant with characteristic dermatologic manifestations, it may present as an isolated finding in the immunocompromised host. ⋯ We report two cases of unusual nail presentations that provide clues to diagnosis. Also, literature on unusual nail and dermatologic presentations was reviewed to recognize dermatologist consideration for appropriate treatment options.