Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Involving Parents During Painful Interventions for Their Preterm Infants

ObjectiveTo systematically review the literature related to the effectiveness of parents’ active involvement during painful interventions for their preterm infants.Data SourcesWe performed a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE/Ovid, CINAHL, Livivio, and PsycInfo using the keywords “preterm infants,” “pain,” and “parents.”Study SelectionArticles were eligible for inclusion if they were published between 2000 and 2021 and reported randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which preterm infants underwent painful interventions, and parents were present and actively involved in pain-reducing measures.Data ExtractionWe used the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist for RCTs for data extraction. We assessed methodologic quality using critical appraisal for RCTs according to the Joanna Briggs Institute.Data SynthesisIn total, 22 articles met the inclusion criteria. These articles reported 19 studies focused on kangaroo/skin-to-skin care, one focused on breastfeeding, and two focused on facilitated tucking. The methods used to evaluate pain in the infant varied substantially. Overall, kangaroo/skin-to-skin care and facilitated tucking resulted in clinically and statistically significant decreases in pain. For breastfeeding, effectiveness was linked to a more mature sucking pattern of the preterm infant.ConclusionThe current evidence suggests that involving parents in pain-reducing measures during painful interventions for their preterm infants is beneficial. However, more research is needed for the different methods of involving parents in pain-reducing measures.     

Anal Tonometry in the Neonatal Period for the Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease

ABSTRACT. A double balloon technique was used for anal tonometry in 22 infants. The weight was less than 2500 g in 10 of the infants. Ileus or delayed passage of meconium was seen in 9 infants. Thirteen infants had not revealed any symptoms of intestinal obstruction during the first week of life. In all cases, except one, it was possible to demonstrate reflexes from the internal anal sphincter. In 18 infants normal curves were registered from the internal anal sphincter. None of these developed Hirschsprung's disease. In 3 infants a pathological pattern of contractions of the internal anal sphincter was demonstrated. Two of them proved to have Hirschsprung's disease. In the third case normal reflexes were registered after one year. Possibly the innervation of rectum and the internal anal sphincter was disrupted during the neonatal period in connection with enterocolitis and ileus, thus representing a reversible case of achalasia.     

蒙古族,汉族新生儿蒙古斑研究

目的：调查蒙古族、汉族、蒙汉后裔新生儿蒙古斑的出现情况。方法：观察蒙古斑的数量、颜色、分布、面积，进行分析。结果与结论：蒙古斑出现率蒙古族为７８．７９％，汉族为７３．５４％，蒙汉后裔为８３．７０％。蒙古斑出现率无性别间差异。蒙古斑多分布于臂部和骶尾部。在有斑者中，人均斑面积为０．００２０ｍ＾２左右，斑面积与体表表面的比值多小于２％。     

颅脑超声对高原新生儿缺氧缺血性脑病观察及探讨

本文对西宁地区新生儿缺氧缺血性脑病（ＨＩＥ）颅脑超声诊断分析脑缺氧缺血产生的原因、脑实质损伤程度及预后评估。提出对围产期窒息导致脑缺血性损害的预防措施。     

Protective Cellular Immunity Against Influenza Virus Induced by Plasmid Inoculation of Newborn Mice

Neonate organisms display an intrinsic disability to mount effective immune responses to infectious agents or conventional vaccines. Whereas low. doses of antigens trigger a suboptimal response, higher doses are frequently associated with tolerance induction. We investigated the ability of a plasmid-expressing nucleoprotein of influenza virus to prime a specific cellular immune response when administered to newborn mice. We found that persistent exposure to antigen following plasmid inoculation of neonates leads to a vigorous priming of specific CTLs rather than tolerance induction. The CTLs were cross-reactive against multiple strains of type A influenza viruses and produced IFNγ but no IL-4. The immunity triggered by plasmid inoculation of neonates was protective in terms of pulmonary virus clearance as well as survival rate following lethal challenge with influenza virus. Whereas the persistence of the plasmid at the site of injection was readily demonstrable in adult mice at 3 months after inoculation, mice immunized as newborns displayed no plasmid at 3 months and very little at 1 month after injection. Thus, DNA-based immunization of neonates may prove an effective and safe vaccination strategy for induction of cellular immunity against microbes that cause serious infectious diseases in the early period of life.     

Physical parameters in Japanese newborns

Summary A total of 19 physical parameters of the head, face, chest, and the fingers were examined in Japanese 50 male and 50 female newborns, measured 8 to 64 hr after birth. Exceptional values were excluded referring to the estimated mean and standard deviations. Normal values are presented as mean ±2 S.D. for each sex. As compared with Caucasian newborns, the Japanese newborns showed longer inner canthal and shorter outer canthal distances, shorter ear lengths, and longer palm and middle finger lengths.     

性别、孕周、身长体重指数和日龄对早期新生儿血化学指标的影响

为探讨性别、孕周、身长体重指数和日龄对早期新生儿血化学指标的影响，我们对241例早期新生儿六大类常用血化学指标进行了检测和分析，现报道如下。     

Anti-HIV I antibodies prevalence in parturients through newborn testing: Results of the Italian anonymous serosurvey

A prevalence assessment of HIV infection among parturients was performed in order to estimate the future incidence of pediatric AIDS cases and obtain data on the trend of the infection in Italy.Consecutive whole blood samples from newborns collected on filter paper from all regions of Italy (October-December 1990) for routine metabolic screenings, were anonymously examined for HIV-1 antibodies by an ELISA technique. Positive results were confirmed by Western blot.Among 97,658 blood samples tested, 121 (0.124%, 95% confidence interval Poisson distribution 0.103–0.148) were positive. A high prevalence of HIV infection (> 0.2%) was observed in four regions from North and Central Italy while, in some regions in the South, the seroprevalence was ten times lower. In the Lazio Region, namely in Rome, 5 inner-city hospitals with a particularly high prevalence of HIV infection were identified.Assuming that the prevalence of HIV infection observed in the population in this study may reflect the infection rate in the total population of childbearing women, we estimate that approximately 700 newborn babies were delivered from HIV-positive mothers in Italy during 1990. The identification of high prevalence areas could allow for the development of targeted testing programs to plan and provide adequate counselling and care of HIV-infected women and their infants.U. Angeloni (Roma), I. Antonozzi (Roma), R. Beghini (Verona), S. Carta (Roma), R. Ciannainea (Lecce), L. Chiovato (Tirrenia), V.D. Dainato (Foggia), G.C. Fiorucci (Torino), R. attei (Siena), A. Bracco (Napoli), A. Misserini (Taranto), E. Pasquini (Firenze), S. Piazzi (Bologna), L. Piceni-Sereni (Milano), A. Pignero (Napoli), C. Pintor (Cagliari), G. Pugliese (Potenza), C. Romano (Genova), V. Rossolini (Fano).     

215例正常新生儿瞬态诱发耳声发射测试分析及随访研究

目的：进一步了解正常新生儿瞬态诱发耳声发射（TEOAE）的特征，为新生儿听力筛查提供帮助。方法：采用ILO96型耳声发射仪，对出生后0（出生当天）-8d的215例（425耳）正常新生儿进行TEOAE测试，并跟踪随访结果：TEOAE总检出率为89%，检出率与检测时的天龄有一定的关系。新生儿出生后0-3d检出率平均为72%，4-8d为97%，分娩方式，左右耳，孕龄36至41周间的差异对检出率无明显影响；女性的检出率显著高于男性，快速扫描较TEOAE测试敏感，经随访确诊有1耳听力损害。结论：新生儿听力筛查应在出生后≥4d出院前进行；分娩方式对耳蜗功能无明显影响；人耳蜗毛细胞的成熟是在怀孕36周以前；快速扫描不能代替TEOAE测试；对于1耳或双耳未检出TEOAE的受测者必须跟踪随访和复检，并结合ABR测试尽早确诊。     

125例新生儿溶血病临床分析

目的:探讨新生儿溶血病的诊断和治疗.方法:对1996年1月～2004年3月间125例新生儿溶血病进行三项试验、胆红素、血红蛋白测定,部分行脑干听觉诱发电位检查.治疗方法有光疗、换血及输丙种球蛋白.结果:125例中ABO溶血病121例(占96.8%);三项试验中直接抗人球蛋白试验阳性49例(39.2%),释放试验阳性110例(88%),游离试验阳性87例(69.6%);高胆红素血症95例,9例发生胆红素脑病;血红蛋白＜145 g/L者68例;48例脑干听觉诱发电位异常.光疗81例,用丙球14例,换血治疗10例.结论:新生儿溶血病的诊断必须根据三项试验和临床进行综合分析;胆红素浓度高及诊治时间迟是胆红素脑病的重要危险因素,中等程度的黄疸也可导致脑损伤.对于中等程度的黄疸可行光疗或丙球治疗,重症黄疸应予丙球和(或)换血治疗.