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Introduction Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among preterm infants, necessitating effective treatment strategies. This study compared the efficacy of Beractant (SURVANTA®) to Poractant alfa (CUROSURF®) in treating RDS in preterm infants admitted to Tawam Hospital in the UAE. Methodology This retrospective study included preterm infants from 23+0 to 36+6 weeks of gestation with a diagnosis of RDS and treatment by Beractant or Poractant alfa within 48 hours of life between January 2020 and March 2023.
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December 2024
Mount Sinai Hospital Pediatrics, TORONTO, Canada.
Background Neonatal vascular air embolism is a rare but often fatal condition. The literature comprises mostly case reports and a few dated systematic reviews. Our objective was to review all case reports of neonatal vascular air embolism to date, and provide up-to-date information about patient characteristics, clinical presentations, outcomes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and prognosis.
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November 2024
Premature Baby Foundation of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan.
Background: Pulmonary air leak may cause serious complications and mortality in neonates, especially preterm infants. Its incidence and perinatal risk factors in preterm infants might differ from those in term infants. We investigated the incidence, perinatal risk factors and morbidities associated with pulmonary air leak in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) preterm infants in Taiwan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi
December 2024
Department of Hematology and Oncology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen 518038, China.
Background: In patients with coronavirus disease pneumonia, strong spontaneous breathing increases pulmonary vascular permeability and induces self-inflicted lung injury, prolonging the intensive care unit stay and worsening prognosis. Therefore, spontaneous respiration must be strictly controlled.
Case Presentation: A 48-year-old man was admitted for respiratory management of severe coronavirus disease pneumonia.
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