Antioxidative system in the erythrocytes of preterm neonates with sepsis: the effects of vitamin E supplementation.

Background: Vitamin E is routinely supplemented to preterm babies, including those with neonatal sepsis. Our aim was to examine the effects of neonatal sepsis and vitamin E on antioxidative system (AOS) in the blood.

Methods: A prospective, randomized, open label study involved 65 preterm neonates (control/sepsis - 34/31), which were divided into two subgroups - non-supplemented and supplemented with vitamin E (25 IU/day for 60 days).

[Aminoglycoside trough levels in neonates].

Introduction: Drug safety depends on trough levels.

Objective: Objective of the study was to measure gentamicin and amikacin trough levels in neonates and to identify risk groups by gestational and postnatal age.

Methods: Gentamicin and amikacin were applied according to the clinical practice guidelines.

Does the gestation age of newborn babies influence the ultrasonic assessment of hip condition?

Introduction: Ultrasound represents a method of examination of hips of newborn babies capable of defining hip condition and distinguishing stable and unstable hips based on morphological elements. It is accepted in a large number of countries as a method of examination of high risk newborns, or as a method of systematic screening.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate correlation between ultrasonically estimated hip maturity and respective gestation maturity both in premature and term-born babies, and to investigate the influence of different delivery types on hips condition.