How to improve CPAP failure prediction in preterm infants with RDS: a pilot study

Autor: Maurizio Radicioni, Alberto Leonardi, Vittorio Bini, Victoria Elisa Rinaldi, Lucia Lanciotti, Pier Giorgio Camerini
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: European journal of pediatrics. 180(3)
ISSN: 1432-1076
Popis: We aimed to test the diagnostic accuracy in predicting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) failure in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by integrating oxygen saturation (SpO2)/fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) (SF ratio) with the measurement of peak velocity of the right diaphragmatic excursions (RD-PV), during the inspiration (I-Peak) and expiratory (E-Peak) phases, performed by pulsed-wave Tissue Doppler imaging. This is a prospective, observational pilot study conducted over a 2-year period. Neonates at ≤ 32 weeks gestation supported by early CPAP were eligible. Natural surfactant was delivered via a minimally invasive technique. We performed serial measurements of SF ratio and RD-PV during the early post-natal hours to test the accuracy in predicting surfactant administration as well as invasive ventilation support within 72 h from birth because of the RDS worsening. Of 56 preterm infants enrolled, 34 (61%) failed CPAP support. SF ratio showed a significant inverse relationship with both Silverman-Andersen score at birth (rho = − 0.417; P = .001) and RD-PV [E-Peak] (rho = − 0.361; P = .007). We achieved a high accuracy in predicting CPAP failure (AUC = 95%; 95% CI, 89–100%) by integrating gender, SF ratio, and RD-PV [E-Peak] at the restricted, multivariate analysis. Conclusions: SF ratio and RD-PV, as measured by pulsed-wave Tissue Doppler, may help physicians to improve their confidence in optimizing therapeutic options in preterm infants with RDS.
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