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#157 - Journal Club - πŸ“‘ Feeding protocol, treatment of pneumonia, transcatheter closure of the PDA and more

Oct 29, 2023
01:20:17
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Daphna, an expert in neonatal literature, joins Dr. Ben Korsha in this episode of Journal Club. They discuss topics such as feeding protocols in premature infants, treatment of pneumonia in the NICU, transcatheter closure of the PDA, and challenges faced by academic neonatologists. They also touch on probiotic products, clinical findings in pneumonia and sepsis, and high expectations in neonatal units.
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Quick takeaways

  • Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in infants less than two kilograms is safe and effective, with a high success rate and effective closure documented up to three years.
  • There is a shift towards transcatheter closure of PDA in premature infants, with a decrease in surgical closure and an increase in transcatheter closure.

Deep dives

Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus in infants less than two kilos

This study assesses the safety and feasibility of percutaneous closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in infants less than two kilograms. The study finds that percutaneous PDA closure is safe and effective, with a high procedural success rate and effective closure documented up to three years. The study highlights the shift towards transcatheter closure and the potential benefits of earlier intervention. Further research is needed to determine the impact on long-term outcomes.

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