American journal of perinatology
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Observational Study
Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation of the Brachiocephalic Vein in Neonates and Preterm Infants: A Prospective Observational Study.
Percutaneous central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a challenging procedure in neonates, especially in preterm infants. ⋯ US-guided cannulation of the BCV may be considered in acutely ill neonates, including small preterm infants, who need a large bore CVC.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A Comparison of the Nulliparous-Term-Singleton-Vertex and Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Cesarean Birth Metrics Based on Hospital Size.
The purpose of this study was to compare the nulliparous-term-singleton-vertex (NTSV) and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) cesarean birth metrics as tools for quality improvement efforts based on hospital size. ⋯ The SMFM metric appears to be better suited as a tool for rapid process improvement programs aimed at reducing cesarean birth rates in low-risk patients.
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The aim of the present study was to develop a toolkit combining various risk factors to predict the risk of developing a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during a cesarean delivery. ⋯ The proposed toolkit enables clinicians to predict the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. As a result, preventative measures for postpartum hemorrhage could be undertaken. Further external validation of the current toolkit is required.
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of presepsin in both diagnosis and follow-up of early-onset neonatal sepsis (EOS) and also to compare its effectiveness with C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT). Methods A total of 29 term infants with EOS group and 40 term infants with control group were included in this study. Before initiating therapy, blood samples for whole blood count, CRP, PCT, presepsin, and culture were obtained from all neonates (T0). ⋯ The cutoff value for presepsin was 539 pg/mL with an area under the curve of 0.772. Conclusion Presepsin may be used as a reliable and accurate marker for both diagnosis and follow-up of EOS. However, to increase the accuracy, presepsin may be used in combination with other markers such as CRP and PCT.