Radiological findings associated with the death of newborns with necrotizing enterocolitis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify radiological and clinical risk factors for death in newborns with necrotizing enterocolitis.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study, based on radiological examinations and medical charts of 66 infants with necrotizing enterocolitis, as confirmed by a finding of intestinal pneumatosis (stage IIA, according to modified Bell's staging criteria). Radiological and clinical variables were evaluated.

Excessive weight loss in exclusively breastfed full-term newborns in a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

Objective: To determine the risk factors for weight loss over 8% in full-term newborns at postpartum discharge from a Baby Friendly Hospital.

Methods: The cases were selected from a cohort of infants belonging to a previous study. Healthy full-term newborns with birth weight ≥2.

Application of tactile/kinesthetic stimulation in preterm infants: a systematic review.

Objective: To verify the methods used by the clinical trials that assessed the effect of tactile/kinesthetic stimulation on weight gain in preterm infants and highlight the similarities and differences among such studies.

Sources: This review collected studies from two databases, PEDro and PubMed, in July of 2014, in addition to bibliographies. Two researchers assessed the relevant titles independently, and then chose which studies to read in full and include in this review by consensus.

Manual therapy for childhood respiratory disease: a systematic review.

Objective: This study reviewed the scientific evidence available on the effects of manipulative techniques on children with respiratory diseases.

Method: Three databases (SciELO, PEDro, and MEDLINE) were searched for clinical trials on the effects of manual therapy techniques on children and adolescents with respiratory diseases. The relevant studies were chosen by 2 independent researchers who assessed their abstracts and selected the studies that met the criteria for a complete and structured review.

Expiratory flow increase technique and acid esophageal exposure in infants born preterm with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Objective: To determine if an expiratory flow increase technique (EFIT) is associated with acid reflux episodes in infants born preterm with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

Methods: A crossover study was carried out. Eighteen subjects divided into 2 groups were randomly assigned to receive 2 EFIT sessions at 2 postprandial time points.

Systematic follow-up of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates with a gestational age of 35 to 37 weeks.

Objectives: To determine the outcomes of an intervention for follow-up of bilirubinemia in the first week of life in a cohort of newborn infants with gestational ages between 35 0/7 and 37 6/7 weeks and to determine risk factors for readmission for phototherapy (total bilirubin > 18 mg/dL).

Methods: Retrospective cohort study carried out at a public teaching hospital. Neonates underwent periodic monitoring of total bilirubin levels (measured in plasma or by transcutaneous device) before and after discharge to assess the need for phototherapy.

Incidence and risk factors of accidental extubation in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Objective: To determine the incidence and risk factors of accidental extubation (AE) in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted to determine AE incidence density per 100 patient-days, during a 23-month period, in 222 newborns receiving assisted ventilation (AV). Logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors for AE.

Clinical predictors of abnormal esophageal pH monitoring in preterm infants.

Background: Risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease in preterm neonates have not been yet clearly defined.

Aim: To identify factors associated with increased esophageal acid exposition in preterm infants during the stay in the neonatal unit.

Methods: A case-control study in preterm infants who had undergone prolonged monitoring of distal esophageal pH, following clinical indication.

Follow-up of neonatal jaundice in term and late premature newborns.

Objectives: To report on the results of a project following term and near term newborn infants who were jaundiced during the neonatal period.

Methods: Neonates were referred to the follow-up clinic with weight >/= 2,000 g and/or gestational age >/= 35 weeks, and jaundice at discharge was initially assessed with an Ingram icterometer or Bilicheck and, if indicated, with a Unistat bilirubinometer (Leica). These newborn infants had bilirubinemia at or above the 40th percentile on the nomogram developed by Bhutani.