Publications by authors named "L Borenstein-Levin"
Background: Several studies have associated prenatal exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with adverse health outcomes among newborns. However, little is known about the associations of VOCs at relatively low concentrations with newborn outcomes. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the potential associations between prenatal exposure to VOCs and VOC mixtures with newborn anthropometric measures.
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- The study aimed to determine if using a continuous non-invasive pCO monitor in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants during their first week of life could reduce rates of severe brain injuries (IVH or PVL) and related mortality.
- A total of 132 ELBW infants were observed, divided into a study group monitored by the TCpCO and a smaller control group due to monitor availability, showing no significant difference in rates of IVH/PVL or combined outcomes between the two groups.
- The research highlighted difficulties in conducting controlled trials in fast-evolving medical practices, as changes in standard care complicated the study's findings and limited the ability to make strong conclusions.
Objective: This study aims to examine the perspectives of neonatologists in Israel regarding resuscitation of preterm infants born at 22-24 weeks gestation and their consideration of parental preferences. The factors that influence physicians' decisions on the verge of viability were investigated, and the extent to which their decisions align with the national clinical guidelines were determined.
Study Design: Descriptive and correlative study using a 47-questions online questionnaire.
Article Synopsis
- Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) premature infants are at high risk for both low and high carbon dioxide levels, which can lead to serious health issues.
- A study was conducted to compare CO levels from non-invasive transcutaneous monitors (TcCO) with traditional blood gas measurements (bgCO) in ELBW infants, finding a moderate correlation and good agreement between the two methods.
- Results indicate that while TcCO can effectively monitor CO levels in these infants, it should be used alongside blood gas sampling for a comprehensive assessment due to variability in readings.
Objective: This study aimed to compare oxygenation instability, as documented by the oxygen saturation (SpO) histograms, during bolus (over 30 minutes) versus continuous (over 2 hours) feeding among very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infants, supported with noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
Study Design: This was a randomized prospective study. VLBW infants supported with NIV received three consecutive feeds in a random order of bolus-continuous-bolus or continuous-bolus-continuous.