Vertical dengue transmission complicated with neonatal encephalitis.

Vertical transmission of the dengue virus is rare and infrequently reported in the literature. We report the case of a term newborn presented with high-grade fever, generalised petechial rash and hepatomegaly at the age of 5 days, with a history of dengue fever in the mother at 3 days before delivery. The diagnosis was nearly missed because the infant's dengue NS1 antigen test was initially negative and subsequently positive.

Association of Infant Feeding Practices with Iron Status and Hematologic Parameters in 6-Month-Old Infants.

Background: Infants' feeding practices in the first 6 months of life and their association with iron status and hematologic parameters has not been well studied. We aim to evaluate this association.

Methods: In a retrospective chart review, we identified 403 infants who received laboratory screening for anemia at 6-month visits.

Factors Associated with Umbilical Venous Catheter Malposition in Newborns: A Tertiary Center Experience.

Objective: Umbilical venous catheters (UVC) are widely used in neonatal intensive care (NICU). Noncentral catheter position is known to be associated with multiple adverse complications; however, risk factors for catheter malposition are unclear. This work aimed to identify clinical risk factors and complications associated with UVC malposition in neonates admitted in an NICU.

Decreased oxygen exposure during transportation of newborns.

Oxygen is the most common treatment for newborns in need of respiratory support. However, oxygen can cause tissue injury through reactive oxygen species formation, especially in premature infants with reduced antioxidant defences, and may result in short-term and long-term toxic effects in multiple organ systems. Although most hospitals have the capability to tightly control oxygen delivery to hospitalised neonates, in many circumstances, the need is overlooked during infant transport.

Heated Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula for Prevention of Extubation Failure in Preterm Infants.

Objectives: To compare extubation failure rate between the heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) groups.

Methods: Intubated infants with gestational age (GA) <32 wk, who were ready to extubate, were randomized to receive respiratory support with either CPAP or HHHFNC after extubation. In CPAP group, nasal mask CPAP with preset pressure and fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO) equal to positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and FiO of ventilator before extubation was applied.

Heated Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula for Weaning from Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Heated humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) therapy has been widely used in preterm infants. However, evidence to support its use as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) weaning method is still controversial.

Objectives: We aimed to compare time to wean directly off CPAP vs.