Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Modified Ultrafiltration Duration on Pulmonary Functions and Hemodynamics in Newborns and Infants Following Arterial Switch Operation.
Modified ultrafiltration is used to ameliorate the deleterious effects of cardiopulmonary bypass in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. The ideal duration of modified ultrafiltration has not been established yet. We investigated the effects of extended duration of modified ultrafiltration on pulmonary functions and hemodynamics in the early postoperative period in newborns and infants who had transposition of great arteries operations. ⋯ Modified ultrafiltration was applied to all patients following the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass (for 10, 15, and 20 min in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively). Pulmonary compliance, gas exchange capacity, hemodynamic measurements, inotropic support, blood loss, transfusion requirements, hematocrit level, and duration of ventilatory support were measured after intubation, at termination of cardiopulmonary bypass, at the end of modified ultrafiltration, and in the 1st, 6th, 12th, and 24th hours after admission to ICU. The amount of fluid removed by modified ultrafiltration in groups 2 and 3 was larger than that of group 1 (p < 0.01). Systolic blood pressure was significantly increased at the end of modified ultrafiltration in group 3 compared to groups 1 and 2 (p < 0.05). Hematocrit levels were significantly increased at the end of modified ultrafiltration in groups 2 and 3 compared to group 1 (p < 0.01). Therefore, RBCs were transfused less after modified ultrafiltration in groups 2 and 3 compared to group 1 (p < 0.05). Static and dynamic compliance, oxygen index, and ventilation index had improved similarly in all three groups at the end of modified ultrafiltration (p > 0.05) CONCLUSIONS:: Modified ultrafiltration acutely improved pulmonary compliance and gas exchange in all groups. Increased hematocrit and blood pressure levels were also observed in the longer modified ultrafiltration group. However, extended duration of modified ultrafiltration did not have a significant impact on duration of intubation or the stay in ICU.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Nonnutritive Sucking and Oral Stimulation on Feeding Performance in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
To evaluate the effectiveness of nonnutritive sucking (NNS) and oral stimulation (OS), either applied alone or in combination, to reduce the transition time from tube feeding to independent oral feeding. ⋯ The combined NNS + OS intervention reduced the transition time from introduction to independent oral feeding and enhanced the milk transfer rate. The combined intervention seems to have a beneficial effect on oral feeding proficiency in preterm infants.
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Analysis of hospitalization data can help elucidate the pattern of morbidity and mortality in any given area. Little data exist on critically ill children admitted to hospitals in the resource-limited nation of Nepal. We sought to characterize the profile, management, and mortality of children admitted to one PICU. ⋯ Within a short time of opening, the PICU has been seeing significant numbers of critically ill children. Despite adverse conditions and limited resources, survival of 75% is similar to many units in developing nations. Sepsis was the most common reason for PICU admission and mortality.
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Sep 2014
Editorial CommentSerum biomarkers of brain injury: a call for collaboration*.