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Objective
To investigate vitamin D levels in patients with recurrent wheeze at early ages of childhood.Methods
In the present cross-sectional study, serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25 (OH)D], levels which is known as an indicator of vitamin D adequacy, was examined in infants with three or more wheezing attacks.Results
A total of 186 infants with recurrent wheezing were included in the study along with 118 healthy control peers. The recurrent wheezing study participants were classified into two groups according to Asthma Predictive Index (API) positivity and compared to control subjects regarding their serum vitamin D status. The API negative group had the lowest mean serum 25 (OH)D level (n = 121; 22.71 ± 10.76 ng/ml) followed by API positive group (n = 65; 24.08 ± 9.02 ng/ml) compared to healthy group (26.24 ± 11.88 ng/ml) (p < 0.05). In addition, higher vitamin D deficiency was observed in infants in API negative group (52.1 %; p < 0.01) and API positive group (38.5 %; p < 0.05) than control group (31.4 %).Conclusions
Low levels of 25 (OH)D were detected in infants with two different phenotypes of recurrent wheeze. Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the pathogenesis of infants with recurrent wheezing.2.
Aakriti Gupta Umesh Kapil Lakshmy Ramakrishnan Ravindra Mohan Pandey Chander Prakash Yadav 《Indian journal of pediatrics》2017,84(4):289-293
Objective
To assess the prevalence of vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies among children residing at high altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh, India.Methods
A total of 215 school children in the age group of 6–18 y were included. Biochemical estimation of serum vitamin B12 and folate levels was undertaken using chemiluminescence immunoassay method. The consumption pattern of foods high in dietary vitamin B12 and folate was recorded using Food Frequency Questionnaire.Results
The median levels (interquartile range) of serum vitamin B12 and folate were 326 (259–395) pg/ml and 7.7 (6–10) ng/ml respectively. The prevalence of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency amongst school age children was found as 7.4% and 1.5% respectively.Conclusions
A low prevalence of vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies was found amongst children aged 6–18 y living at high altitude regions in India. This is possibly due to high frequency of consumption of foods rich in vitamin B12 and folate.3.
Shan-Shan Shi Xiao-Jie Yue Dong-Yan Zhao Jia-Jie Fan Jian-Guo Xu Xi-Wang Liu Bao-Li Cheng Xiang-Ming Fang Jie Fan Qiang Shu 《World journal of pediatrics : WJP》2018,14(2):143-150
Background
Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a common complication especially in pediatric population. Plasma gelsolin (pGSN) is an anti-inflammatory factor through binding with actin and pro-inflammatory cytokines in circulation. Decrease in pGSN has been reported in some pathologic conditions. The purpose of the study was to determine the alterations of pGSN level in infants and young children after CPB and the role of pGSN as a predictor for the morbidity and severity of post-CPB AKI.Methods
Sixty-seven infants and young children at age ≤ 3 years old undergoing CPB were prospectively enrolled. PGSN levels were measured during peri-operative period with enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay and normalized with plasma total protein concentration. Other clinical characteristics of the patients were also recorded.Results
In patients developing AKI, the normalized pGSN (pGSNN) levels significantly decreased at 6 h post-operation and remained low for 24 h post-operation as compared to the patients with non-AKI. PGSNN at 6 h post-operation combining with CPB time presents an excellent predictive value for AKI.Conclusions
Decreased pGSNN identifies post-CPB AKI in the patients ≤ 3 years old, and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. The findings suggest that circulating GSN in post-CPB patients may have beneficial effects on diminishing inflammatory responses.4.
Sudarsan Krishnaswamy Dharmagat Bhattarai Bhavneet Bharti Prateek Bhatia Reena Das Deepak Bansal 《Indian journal of pediatrics》2017,84(7):505-508
Objective
To assess the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in predominantly breastfed, 3–5-mo-old infants, born at term, with a birth weight ≥ 2.5 kg.Methods
The cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient department of a tertiary care center from January 2013 through December 2014. Inclusion criteria: Age: 90–180 d, exclusively/predominantly breastfed, birth weight ≥ 2.5 kg and term gestation. Exclusion criteria: systemic illness, leucocytosis, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, peripheral smear abnormality or iron supplementation. Blood sample was collected for complete blood count and ferritin assay. ID was defined as serum ferritin <12 μg/L. IDA was defined as ID plus Hb ≤ 10.5 g/dl.Results
Two hundred ninety six infants were initially recruited; 29 declined consent; 22 had leukocytosis, leucopenia or eosinophilia; 15 had thrombocytopenia; 15 samples were hemolyzed or insufficient. Finally, 215 infants were evaluated. The male-female ratio was 1.8:1. The mean birth weight was 2.9 (0.4) kg. The mean Hb was 10.8 (1.2) g/dl. The median serum ferritin was 44 μg/L (18, 120). The prevalence of ID at 3, 4 and 5 mo of age was 5.4%, 21.4% and 36.4%, while that of IDA was 4.6%, 16.7% and 11.4%, respectively.Conclusions
The prevalence of ID at 4 and 5 mo of age in predominantly breastfed, term infants was 21.4% and 36.4%, respectively. The study generates evidence for considering iron supplementation for well-babies from 4 mo of age, instead of the currently recommended 6 mo by National Iron plus Initiative in India.5.
Background
To investigate strategies used for the management of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.Methods
A survey of neonatal specialists working in US academic institutions with fellowship training programs.Results
Eighty percent (72/89) of the identified academic institutions had at least one physician who responded to the survey. Among respondents, 85% (171/201) agreed or strongly agreed to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initially for the management of RDS, and the majority agreed or strongly agreed to use a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) ≥0.4 and a mean airway pressure (MAP) ≥10 cm H2O as a criteria for surfactant therapy; and 73% (146/200) sometimes or always used caffeine to prevent BPD. Only 25% (50/202) sometimes or almost always used steroids to prevent or treat BPD. Identified indications to use steroids were 3 or more extubation failures or inability to extubate beyond 8 weeks of age.Conclusions
Variability in treatment strategies of ELBW is common among neonatal specialists. However, the majority of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed to use early CPAP for the management of RDS, consider a FiO2 ≥0.4 and a MAP ≥10 cm H2O as criteria for surfactant therapy, and sometimes or almost always used caffeine to prevent BPD. Steroids continue to have a role in the management of BPD in infants who are difficult to extubate.6.
Piyush Gupta Pooja Dewan Dheeraj Shah Nisha Sharma Nidhi Bedi Iqbal R. Kaur Ajay Kumar Bansal S.V. Madhu 《Indian pediatrics》2016,53(11):967-976
Objective
To evaluate the efficacy of single oral mega-dose of Vitamin D3 for treatment and prevention of pneumonia in underfive children.Design
Randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.Setting
Tertiary-care hospital.Participants
324 children (of 980 assessed) between 6 mo-5 y age (median (IQR): 12 (7,19.8) mo) with WHO-defined severe pneumonia. Of these, 126 (39%) were vitamin D deficient (serum 25(OH)D <12 ng/mL).Intervention
100,000 IU of oral cholecalciferol (n= 162) or placebo (n= 162) in single dose, administered at enrolment.Outcome variables
Primary: Time to resolution of severe pneumonia and proportion of children having recurrence of pneumonia in next 6 months; Secondary: Change in serum levels of 25(OH)D; immunoglobulins IgA, IgG, IgM, and cathelicidin 2 weeks following supplementation; and time taken for overall resolution of illness.Results
Median (95% CI) time for resolution of severe pneumonia was 30 (29, 31) h in the vitamin D group as compared to 31 (29,33) h in the placebo group [adjusted hazard ratio (95% CI): 1·39 (1·11, 1·76); P=0·005]. The risk of recurrence of pneumonia in next 6 months was comparable in the two groups [placebo: 36/158 (22·8%); vitamin D: 39/156 (25%); RR (95% CI): 1·13 (0·67,1·90); P=0·69]. Proportion of vitamin D deficient children declined from 38% to 4% in the supplementation group, and from 41% to 33% in the placebo group, two weeks after supplementation. There was no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on serum levels of cathelicidin, IgA and IgG. The time taken for complete recovery from pneumonia, duration of hospitalization, and fever clearance time were comparable for the two groups. No adverse event was noted related to the intervention.Conclusion
There is no robust evidence of a definite biological benefit, either for therapy or prevention, to suggest a routine megadose supplement of vitamin D3 for under-five children with severe pneumonia.7.
Bikramjit Das Venkataseshan Sundaram Praveen Kumar William T. Mordi Lakhbir K. Dhaliwal Reena Das 《Indian journal of pediatrics》2018,85(3):172-178
Objective
To assess the effect of placental transfusion by delayed cord clamping (DCC) of 60 s or cord milking (CM) on serum ferritin levels at hospital discharge and 3 mo of postmenstrual age (PMA) in preterm neonates of 30 to 33 wk gestation in comparison to early cord clamping (ECC) within 10 s.Methods
This mixed longitudinal study was conducted in moderately preterm neonates of 30 to 33 wk gestation born in a level III unit in Northern India with the study sample nested within a randomized controlled trial on placental transfusion. Intervention was delayed cord clamping for 60 s or cord milking compared with early cord clamping (within 10 s). Primary outcome measure was serum ferritin levels at discharge. Secondary outcome measures were serum ferritin levels at 3 mo PMA, incidence of anemia, need for blood transfusion and incidence of iron deficiency by 3 mo PMA.Results
Out of the 215 randomly chosen infants, serum ferritin levels were estimated at least at one time point (at discharge or at 3 mo PMA) in 197 neonates [placental transfusion – 107; early cord clamping – 90]. Amongst them, ferritin level was estimated at discharge in 141 neonates, at 3 mo PMA in 76 neonates and at both time points in 20 neonates. Median (IQR) serum ferritin (μg/L) at discharge was significantly higher in placental transfusion group in comparison to the ECC group [399 (309,600) (n = 79) vs. 254 (190,311) (n = 62); p < 0.001]. Median (IQR) ferritin level at 3 mo PMA was not different between the study groups [20 (14,57) (n = 39) vs. 24 (8,52) (n = 37); p = 0.2]. The incidence of anemia by 3 mo PMA was significantly lesser in the placental transfusion group. No difference was observed in anemia requiring blood transfusion and iron deficiency by 3 mo PMA between the groups.Conclusions
In 30 to 33 wk preterm neonates, placental transfusion resulted in significantly higher serum ferritin at discharge in comparison to early cord clamping. However, this benefit did not persist till 3 mo PMA.8.
Antonio Di Mauro Manuela Capozza Sergio Cotugno Silvio Tafuri Francesco Paolo Bianchi Federico Schettini Raffaella Panza Nicola Laforgia 《Italian journal of pediatrics》2017,43(1):116
Background
Pulmonary disorders and respiratory failure represent one of the most common morbidities of preterm newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The use of nasal high-flow therapy (nHFT) has been more recently introduced into the NICUs as a non-invasive respiratory (NIV) support.Methods
We performed a retrospective study to evaluate safety and effectiveness of nHFT as primary support for infants born <?29 weeks of gestation and/or VLBW presenting with mild Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS).The main outcome was the percentage of patients that did not need mechanical ventilation. Secondary outcomes were rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BDP), air leaks, nasal injury, late onset sepsis (LOS), intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), retinopathy (ROP), necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), hemodynamically-significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and death.Results
Sixty-four preterm newborns were enrolled. Overall, 93% of enrolled patients did not need mechanical ventilation. In a subgroup analysis, 88.5% of infants <?29 weeks and 86.7% of infants ELBW (<?1000 g BW) did not need mechanical ventilation.BPD was diagnosed in 26.6% of preterms enrolled (Mild 20%, Moderate 4.5%, Severe 1.5%). In subgroup analysis, BPD was diagnosed in 53.9% of newborns with GA <?29 weeks, in 53.3% of ELBW newborns and in 11.1% of small for gestational age (SGA) newborns.Neither air leaks nor nasal injury were recorded as well as no exitus occurred. LOS, IVH, ROP, NEC and PDA occurred respectively in 16.1%, 0%, 7.8%, and 1.6% of newborns.Conclusions
According to our results, n-HFT seems to be effective as first respiratory support in preterm newborns with mild RDS. Further studies in a larger number of preterm newborns are required to confirm nHFT effectiveness in the acute phase of RDS.9.
Sasivimon Soonsawad Buranee Swatesutipun Anchalee Limrungsikul Pracha Nuntnarumit 《Indian journal of pediatrics》2017,84(4):262-266
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 (FiO2) equal to positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and FiO2 of ventilator before extubation was applied. In the HHHFNC group, predefined flow rate according to the protocol was applied. Primary outcome was extubation failure within 72 h after endotracheal tube removal.Results
Forty-nine infants were enrolled; 24 in the HHHFNC and 25 in the CPAP group. Baseline demographic and respiratory conditions before extubation were similar. There was no difference in infants who met failed extubation criteria between the two groups [8 (33%) in HHHFNC vs. 6 (24%) in CPAP group (p = 0.47)]. However, 6 infants (75%) in HHHFNC and 4 infants (66%) in CPAP group who met failed extubation criteria could be rescued by bilevel CPAP. Therefore, the reintubation rate was comparable [2 infants (8.3%) in HHHFNC vs. 2 infants (8%) in CPAP group]. Morbidities or related complications were not different but infants in the HHHFNC group had significantly less nasal trauma (16.7% vs. 44%; p = 0.03).Conclusions
In the index study, the extubation failure rate was not statistically different between infants who were on HHHFNC or CPAP support.10.
Background
This study is to explore the clinical characteristics, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment outcomes in pediatric patients with non-diabetic ketoacidosis.Methods
Retrospective patient chart review was performed between March 2009 to March 2015. Cases were included if they met the selection criteria for non-diabetic ketoacidosis, which were: 1) Age?≤?18 years; 2) urine ketone positive ++ or >8.0 mmol/L; 3) blood ketone >3.1 mmol/L; 4) acidosis (pH?<?7.3) and/or HCO3?<?15 mmol/L; 5) random blood glucose level?<?11.1 mmol/L. Patients who met the criteria 1, 4, 5, plus either 2 or 3, were defined as non-diabetic ketoacidosis and were included in the report.Results
Five patients with 7 episodes of non-diabetic ketoacidosis were identified. They all presented with dehydration, poor appetite, and Kussmaul breathing. Patients treated with insulin plus glucose supplementation had a quicker recovery from acidosis, in comparison to those treated with bicarbonate infusion and continuous renal replacement therapy. Two patients treated with bicarbonate infusion developed transient coma and seizures during the treatment.Conclusion
Despite normal or low blood glucose levels, patients with non-diabetic ketoacidosis should receive insulin administration with glucose supplementation to correct ketoacidosis.11.
Melanie Drewett Nav Johal Charles Keys Nigel J Hall David Burge 《Pediatric surgery international》2016,32(5):483-486
Purpose
To determine the number of term infants with bilious vomiting (BV) referred to a neonatal surgical centre for exclusion of malrotation by upper gastrointestinal contrast (UGI) examination.Methods
Retrospective review of term (>37/40) neonates <28 days of age undergoing UGI for exclusion of malrotation between Jan 2010 and Dec 2014 in a neonatal network with 30,000 term deliveries annually. Only infants with BV in the absence of alternative clinical/radiological diagnosis were included.Results
One hundred and sixty-six infants met the inclusion criteria. Fourteen (9 %) infants had malrotation diagnosed by UGI and confirmed at laparotomy. Only 1 of 110 infants referred at 0–2 days of age had positive UGI compared to 13 of 56 infants referred after this age (p < 0.01). An increase in referrals followed the death of an infant from midgut volvulus and as a result one in 500 term infants are currently being referred.Conclusion
Increasing awareness of the potential consequences of bilious vomiting appears to have resulted in increased referrals with no increase in detection of malrotation. Prospective studies are required to determine whether investigation of all infants with unexplained bilious vomiting is required and if it is possible to select cases for surgical referral.12.
Purpose
Gastric perforation is a rare condition with high mortality rates in preterm infants. The aim of this retrospective study was to define the risk factors and prognosis in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants with gastric perforations.Methods
VLBW infants with a diagnosis of gastric perforation between 2012 and 2016 were included. The data including birth weight, gestational age, gender, risk factors, time and location of the perforation and prognosis were recorded.Results
A total of eight infants were identified. The median gestational age and birth weight of the infants were 26 weeks and 860 g, respectively. Five were male and 6 (75%) had a diagnosis of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), early sepsis, persistent hypotension, and drug administration (paracetamol, ibuprofen). The main clinical finding was abdominal distension and pneumoperitoneum was detected in all infants. The median diagnosis was 6 days of life. The median perforation size was 2.5 cm and curvature major and anterior wall were the most common locations. The mortality rate was 62.5%.Conclusion
Male gender, chorioamnionitis, early sepsis, asphyxia, hemodynamic PDA, persistent hypotension, ibuprofen and paracetamol usage, and orogastric catheter administration were the main risk factors for gastric perforations in VLBW infants.13.
Şule Gökçe Zafer Kurugöl S. Şöhret Aydemir Candan Çiçek Aslı Aslan Güldane Koturoğlu 《Indian journal of pediatrics》2018,85(3):189-193
Objective
To assess the frequency of B. pertussis infection among young infants hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis and to determine whether B. pertussis infection affects the clinical course of acute bronchiolitis.Methods
A total of 172 infants <6 months of age hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis were tested for B. pertussis and respiratory viruses with real-time PCR. Cases were divided into 2 groups according to B. pertussis positive or negative. Clinical parameters, clinical severity scores and laboratory characteristics of the pertussis-positive and pertussis-negative cases were compared.Results
Bordetella pertussis infection was detected in 44 (25.6%) of the 172 infants hospitalized for acute bronchiolitis, and as co-infection with respiratory viral agents in 27 (61.4%) infants. Of the 44 pertussis-positive infants, only 17 (38.6%) experienced a paroxysmal cough, 13 (29.5%) had whooping and 15 (34.1%) had post-tussive vomiting. There was no significant difference between pertussis-positive and pertussis-negative infants according to Wang clinical score at admission (4.9 ± 1.5 vs. 5.2 ± 2.5; p = 0.689). The overall disease severity score was also similar between the two groups (6.5 ± 1.4 vs. 6.9 ± 1.6; p = 0.095).Conclusions
Bordetella pertussis infection is common in young infants hospitalized for acute bronchiolitis, mostly as co-infection with respiratory viruses. The clinical features of pertussis in the infants are not characteristic. Viral bronchiolitis and pertussis cases could not be differentiated by clinical findings. Co-infection with pertussis did not affect the clinical outcome in infants hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis.14.
Background
Recently, studies suggesting that vitamin D deficiency correlates with the severity and frequency of Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and that vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of developing T1DM have been reported.Objective
In this study, we aimed to assess vitamin D status in Egyptian children and adolescents with T1DM.Methods
This was a case–control study including 80 T1DM diagnosed cases aged 6 to 16 years and 40 healthy children with comparable age and gender as the control group. For all subjects, serum 25 (OH) D levels were measured by ELISA, Serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum insulin were measured by an electrochemiluminesce immunoassay. Serum glucose, Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were also assessed.Results
Compared to the control group, serum vitamin D levels were not significantly lower in diabetic subjects (24.7?±?5.6 vs 26.5?±?4.8 ng/ml; P?>?0.05). Among diabetic cases 44(55%) were vitamin D deficient; meanwhile 36(45%) cases had normal vitamin D level (P?<?0.01). In addition, 26(32.5%) diabetic cases had 2ry hyperparathyroidism and 54(67.5%) cases had normal parathyroid hormone level; meanwhile, none of the control group had 2ry hyperparathyroidism (P?<?0.01). Furthermore, we found a significant difference between vitamin D deficient diabetic cases and those with normal vitamin D level as regards HOMA-IR and diabetes duration (P?<?0.01).Conclusion
Public health message on the importance of vitamin D status; especially in diabetic children and adolescents, should be disseminated to the public.15.
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Background
Pneumonia is a common respiratory infectious disease in infancy. Previous work shows controversial results on the benefit of zinc supplementation in patients with pneumonia. We conducted this study to investigate serum zinc status amongst infants with severe pneumonia and the clinical impact that zinc supplementation has on those patients with low serum zinc levels.Methods
This study design was a non-blinded prospective randomized controlled trial. The study is approved by the Ethics Committees of Beijing Children’s Hospital. A total of 96 infants diagnosed with severe pneumonia and hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit between November 2011 and January 2012 were enrolled. Enrolled patients were divided into low serum zinc and normal serum zinc group. The low serum zinc group was randomized into treatment and control groups. Only the treatment group received zinc supplementation within 48-72 hours after hospitalization.Results
The prevalence of zinc deficiency on admission was 76.0%. The low zinc level was most apparent in infants between 1 and 3 months of age. The serum zinc level increased in the zinc treatment group and returned to a normal level (median, 53.20 μmol/L) on day 12±2. There was no statistical difference in the pediatric critic illness score, lung injury score, length of hospital stay, and duration of mechanical ventilation between the zinc treatment group and control group.Conclusion
Zinc deficiency is common in infants with severe pneumonia. Normalization of zinc levels with zinc supplementation did not improve clinical outcomes of infants with pneumonia.17.
K. Diwakar Walter J. Hader Selphee Tang Kelly Bullivant Majeeda Kamaluddeen Abhay Lodha 《Indian journal of pediatrics》2017,84(9):662-669
Objective
To compare long-term neurodevelopmental and growth (NDG) outcomes at 3 y corrected gestational age (GA) in premature infants with grade ≥ III intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus who were treated with ventriculo-peritoneal shunt with those who were not treated with shunt.Methods
In a retrospective cohort study, NDG outcomes were compared between preterm infants of <29 wk GA with IVH treated with shunt (IVHS) and IVH with no shunt (IVHNS). This was a single centre study. The primary outcome was moderate to severe cerebral palsy (CP).Results
Of 1762 preterm infants who survived to discharge, 90 had grade ≥ III IVH. Infants in IVHS group had more grade IV IVH than IVHNS (p < 0.05). Seventy percent of the patients in IVHNS groups had no hydrocephalus. IVHS group had increased CP (76% vs. 30%; p 0.003), and higher odds of CP after controlling for GA and IVH grade [odds ratio (OR); 4.23 (1.38 to 13.00)]. Growth delay was not different between groups.Conclusions
Infants with IVHS are at increased risk of CP but not growth delay.18.
Objective
To assess the safety and immunogenicity of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCVs) in preterm infants.Methods
In accordance with the PRISM (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement (as of May 2015), a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of PCVs in preterm infants.Results
Ten thousand nine hundred sixty full-term infants and 2131 preterm infants with 344 preterm infants of <2500 g birth weight [low-birth weight (LBW)] were included, and all the subjects were immunized with either PCV-7, PCV-10 or PCV-13 in this random-effects meta-analysis. For safety, the range of risk ratio (RRs) for local reaction was from 0.88 to 1.02 and from 0.94 to 1.24 for systematic reaction respectively. For immunogenicity, either post-primary or booster vaccination with PCV-7, PCV-10 or PCV-13, genomic mean concentration (GMC) of serotypes 4, 6B, 9 V, 19F and 23F was always less in preterm infants than in full-term infants, in which huge comparison of GMC was found in serotype 19F(SMD = ?0.393, 95%CI:-0.612 ~ 0.175). After primary vaccination, the combined risk ratio (RRs) of immune response against seven common serotypes and additional serotype 1 was approximated to 1.00 with narrow 95 % confidence interval (CI) between preterm infants and full-term infants, and at least 91 % sero-conversion of two additional serotypes, 5 and 7F in two cohorts was observed. Furthermore, between very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants of <1500 g and 1501 ~ 2500 g, overall RRs of immune response to PCV-7 administration was 0.98 (95%CI: 0.96 ~ 1.00).Conclusions
Preterm infants have a great tolerance to PCV-7, PCV-10 or PCV-13 vaccination. PCV-7 could elicit optimal immune response post vaccination in preterm infants, even in VLBW infants.19.
Background
During surgery for spinal deformities, accurate placement of pedicle screws may be guided by intraoperative cone-beam flat-detector CT.Objective
The purpose of this study was to identify appropriate paediatric imaging protocols aiming to reduce the radiation dose in line with the ALARA principle.Materials and methods
Using O-arm® (Medtronic, Inc.), three paediatric phantoms were employed to measure CTDIw doses with default and lowered exposure settings. Images from 126 scans were evaluated by two spinal surgeons and scores were compared (Kappa statistics). Effective doses were calculated. The recommended new low-dose 3-D spine protocols were then used in 15 children.Results
The lowest acceptable exposure as judged by image quality for intraoperative use was 70 kVp/40 mAs, 70 kVp/80 mAs and 80 kVp/40 mAs for the 1-, 5- and 12-year-old-equivalent phantoms respectively (kappa = 0,70). Optimised dose settings reduced CTDIw doses 89–93%. The effective dose was 0.5 mSv (91–94,5% reduction). The optimised protocols were used clinically without problems.Conclusions
Radiation doses for intraoperative 3-D CT using a cone-beam flat-detector scanner could be reduced at least 89% compared to manufacturer settings and still be used to safely navigate pedicle screws.20.
Jeremy Wong Vishal Punwani Christopher Lai Jessalynn Chia John M. Hutson 《Pediatric surgery international》2016,32(5):509-514