São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Low birth weight is associated with higher blood pressure in childhood and adulthood. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on newborn systolic blood pressure (SBP). ⋯ IUGR seems not to have any influence on SBP, PRA or kidney weight among term newborns during their first month of life.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Thoracic sympathetic block reduces respiratory system compliance.
Thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) following thoracic surgery presents known analgesic and respiratory benefits. However, intraoperative thoracic sympathetic block may trigger airway hyperreactivity. This study weighed up these beneficial and undesirable effects on intraoperative respiratory mechanics. ⋯ TEA decreased respiratory system compliance by reducing its lung component. Resistance was unaffected. Under TEA, positive end-expiratory pressure and recruitment maneuvers are advisable.
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It is challenge to assess and treat pain in premature infants. The objective of this study was to compare the multidimensional pain assessment of preterm neonates subjected to an acute pain stimulus at 24 hours, 72 hours and seven days of life. ⋯ Homogeneous pain scores were observed following venepuncture in premature infants during their first week of life.