Management of respiratory distress syndrome in moderate/late preterm neonates: A Delphi consensus.

Introduction: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the most frequent cause of respiratory distress in preterm neonates. In the management of RDS, surfactant plays a pivotal role, but there are no evidence-based recommendations for moderate/late preterm neonates (32-36 weeks).

Methods: A scientific committee developed a questionnaire with 53 questions addressing diagnosis, treatment, potential complications and future trends in RDS specifically focused on moderate and late preterm neonates.

Duration of Colonization by Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing in Healthy Newborns and Associated Risk Factors: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Duration of colonization by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing (ESBL-E) and factors associated with it were studied in 20 newborns in Seville, Spain. Median duration of colonization was 7.5 months; factors associated with prolonged colonization were delivery by caesarean section, colonization of the mother, and phylogroup B2 isolate.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Acquisition of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Newborns in Seville, Spain: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are an emerging cause of infections in children. Data are scarce on incidence rates and risk factors for acquisition of colonisation with ESBL-E.

Methods: A total of 46 and 50 newborns from colonised and non-colonised mothers, respectively, were followed during one year after birth.