Umbilical catheter-associated complications in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit.

Objective: To assess complication rates and risks associated with the use of umbilical catheters.

Study Design: An observational cohort study was conducted in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit over 11 years. Any neonate with an umbilical catheter placed during this period was included.

Two-Year Neurodevelopment and Growth Outcomes for Preterm Neonates Who Received Low-Dose Intravenous Soybean Oil.

Background: In some studies, the dose of intravenous soybean oil (SO) has been associated with a decreased incidence of intestinal failure-associated liver disease. The effect of lipid sparing on neurodevelopment (ND) and growth remains unknown. This study investigated the impact of SO dose on ND and growth over the first 2 years of age in preterm neonates.

Risk factors for tracheostomy requirement in extremely low birth weight infants.

Aim: To identify variables that affect the risk of tracheostomy in a population of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.

Methods: A retrospective matched case-control study was conducted. ELBW infants with a tracheostomy were compared with controls without tracheostomy.

Do you see what I see? A randomised pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of simulation-based training with videolaryngoscopy for neonatal intubation.

Introduction: Direct laryngoscopy (DL) and airway intubation are critical for neonatal resuscitation. A challenge in teaching DL is that the instructor cannot assess the learners' airway view. Videolaryngoscopy (VL), which allows display of a patient's airway on a monitor, enables the instructor to view the airway during the procedure.

Low-Dose Intravenous Soybean Oil Emulsion for Prevention of Cholestasis in Preterm Neonates.

Background: Premature infants depend on intravenous fat emulsions to supply essential fatty acids and calories. The dose of soybean-based intravenous fat emulsions (S-IFE) has been associated with parenteral nutrition (PN)-associated liver disease. This study's purpose was to determine if low-dose S-IFE is a safe and effective preventive strategy for cholestasis in preterm neonates.