Does Whole-Body Hypothermia in Neonates with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Affect Surfactant Disaturated-Phosphatidylcholine Kinetics?

Background: It is unknown whether Whole-Body Hypothermia (WBH) affects pulmonary function. In vitro studies, at relatively low temperatures, suggest that hypothermia may induce significant changes to the surfactant composition. The effect of WBH on surfactant kinetics in newborn infants is unknown.

Assessment of bone health in preterm infants through quantitative ultrasound and biochemical markers.

Objective: To assess bone status in preterm infants with quantitative ultrasound and to search for biochemical markers of bone health.

Methods: Metacarpus bone transmission time (mcBTT) was prospectively performed during hospitalization, together with biochemical and clinical outcomes analysis.

Results: 154 patients were studied.