NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.1159/000542702
Rahima Yasin, Maha Azhar, Zoha Allahuddin, Jai K Das, Zulfiqar A Bhutta
{"title":"Antenatal care strategies to improve perinatal and newborn outcomes.","authors":"Rahima Yasin, Maha Azhar, Zoha Allahuddin, Jai K Das, Zulfiqar A Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000542702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000542702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Antenatal care strategies (ANC) play a pivotal role in ensuring a healthy gestational period for expectant mothers and promote optimal outcomes for their babies. Implementing these interventions can contribute to a supportive environment for pregnant women, resulting in positive perinatal and neonatal outcomes.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>We summarize evidence for a total of twenty-seven interventions pertaining to ANC from Every Newborn Series published in The Lancet 2014 by identifying the most recent systematic reviews, extracting data from each review, and conducting a sub group analysis for low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LICs/LMICs) for outcomes relevant to maternal and neonatal health. Findings from our paper suggest a paucity in evidence from LMICs, and consolidated efforts are required to narrow this gap to build on more inclusive evidence on antenatal care strategies. .</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>Evidence from LMICs suggests that antenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation when compared to iron and folic acid, had a significant effect on stillbirth, small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and low birthweight (LBW). Vitamin D supplementation reduced the risks of preterm birth and LBW. High-dose calcium supplementation, when compared to placebo in pregnancy, lowered the likelihood of developing high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. Antihypertensives significantly reduced the probability of developing severe hypertension, proteinuria/pre-eclampsia and severe pre-eclampsia. Metformin for GDM reduced the risk of neonatal death or serious morbidity composite. Cervical cerclage had no effect on stillbirth, preterm birth, or perinatal and neonatal mortality. Data for anti-D administration for rhesus alloimmunization was limited to HICs.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142712343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-23DOI: 10.1159/000542792
Nerea Valles-Murcia, Álvaro Solaz-García, Alejandro Pinilla-González, Laura Torrejón-Rodriguez, María Gormaz, Raquel Escrig-Fernández, Alba González-Timoneda, María Cernada, Maximo Vento
{"title":"Reference ranges for preductal oxygen saturation and heart rate in moderate and late preterm infants with deferred cord clamping.","authors":"Nerea Valles-Murcia, Álvaro Solaz-García, Alejandro Pinilla-González, Laura Torrejón-Rodriguez, María Gormaz, Raquel Escrig-Fernández, Alba González-Timoneda, María Cernada, Maximo Vento","doi":"10.1159/000542792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000542792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Moderate and late preterm (MLPT) infants represent a substantial percentage of all preterm infants and frequently need support in the delivery room (DR). Deferring cord clamping (DCC) improves SpO2 and heart rate (HR) stabilization in term infants. However, data on MLPT infants are limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prospective observational study collecting SpO2 and HR by pulse-oximetry (PO) in healthy MLPT infants with DDC to construct percentile graphs for the first 10 minutes after birth.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>96 MLPT infants were monitored for preductal SpO2 and HR, and percentiles were calculated. SpO2 mean was significantly lower for MLPT than for term infants during the first six minutes after birth, and 15% didn't achieve SpO2 > 85% in the first five minutes after birth. HR was significantly lower in MLPT infants in the first 4 minutes after birth; however, HR consistently remained above bradycardic values (> 100 bpm). NICU admission and postnatal complications were not different between MLPT achieving SpO2 > 85% or not.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MLPT infants with DCC achieved stable SpO2 and HR significantly later, 6 min and 4 min, respectively than term infants. In addition, 15% of MLPT infants didn't achieve SpO2 85% at five minutes after birth. However, admission to the NICU and clinical evolution didn't differ from newborns with SpO2 85% at 5 minutes. Larger studies including long-term follow-up are needed to assess if lower SpO2 in the first five minutes has clinical consequences in non-resuscitated MLPT.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142712348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-22DOI: 10.1159/000542539
Davneet Sihota, Rachel Lee Him, Georgia Dominguez, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta
{"title":"Effectiveness of Neonatal Resuscitation Training Programs, Implementation, and Scale-Up in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.","authors":"Davneet Sihota, Rachel Lee Him, Georgia Dominguez, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000542539","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000542539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>To describe recent evidence regarding the most effective neonatal resuscitation training program and scale-up of these programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which has contributed to the upcoming Lancet Global Newborn Care Series 2025, and forms part of a supplement describing an extensive synthesis on effective newborn interventions in LMICs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included relevant studies from Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL and Global Index Medicus databases on the effectiveness and scale-up of Neonatal Resuscitation Training Programs (NRTP), with searches run August 2022. Data extraction and quality assessments were completed independently and in duplicate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 93 unique records met the eligibility criteria and were included in our analyses across the reviews. NRTPs improved most knowledge and skill-based outcomes but impact on mortality varied. Included studies identified knowledge and skill retention, standardized training protocols, and limited training opportunities for health care providers as challenges to current NRTPs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Reported knowledge, skills, and mortality outcomes were similar across NRTPs. The Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) program was found to be cost-effective in Tanzania, suggesting that the HBB program or elements thereof are low-cost and scalable in LMICs. Future research across diverse settings should evaluate the cost-effectiveness of other NRTPs. To scale-up current NRTPs, programs should focus on improving long-term retention outcomes and improving training material accessibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142712346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-21DOI: 10.1159/000541872
Li Jiang, Rachel Lee Him, Davneet Sihota, Oviya Muralidharan, Georgia Dominguez, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta
{"title":"Supportive Care for Common Conditions in Small Vulnerable Newborns and Term Infants: The Evidence.","authors":"Li Jiang, Rachel Lee Him, Davneet Sihota, Oviya Muralidharan, Georgia Dominguez, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000541872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000541872","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Small vulnerable newborns (SVNs) are at an increased risk of early death and other morbidities. Essential interventions provided to SVN, and other high-risk newborns have been proven critical in improving their outcomes. We aimed to provide an update on the effectiveness and safety of these interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Following a comprehensive literature scope, we updated or reanalyzed LMIC-specific evidence for essential SVN care interventions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 113 individual LMIC studies were identified. Most of them were of high risk of bias. Kangaroo mother care significantly reduced SVN's mortality by discharge. Early erythropoiesis stimulating agent lowered SVN's risk of receiving blood transfusion. Prophylactic oral or intravenous ibuprofen resulted in a decreased risk of patent ductus arteriosus in SVN. But it did not have a significant effect on mortality and led to a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. No pooled LMIC data were available for universal screening of hyperbilirubinemia in high-risk newborns. Sunlight therapy had no effect in treating hyperbilirubinemia but increased the risk of hyperthermia. Reflective curtains with phototherapy resulted in a greater and faster decline in bilirubin than standard phototherapy in treating hyperbilirubinemia. Early child development interventions were shown to have a favorable effect on cognitive and motor scores in SVN. The evidence for family involvement and family support was limited and uncertain.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We present the most updated LMIC evidence for interventions targeting SVN. Despite their effectiveness and safety in improving certain neonatal outcomes, further high-quality trials are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142690166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-14DOI: 10.1159/000542482
Georgia Dominguez, Oviya Muralidharan, Rachel Lee Him, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta
{"title":"The Care of Preterm and Term Newborns with Respiratory Conditions: A Systematic Synthesis of Evidence from Low- and Middle-Income Countries.","authors":"Georgia Dominguez, Oviya Muralidharan, Rachel Lee Him, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000542482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000542482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Neonatal respiratory conditions are leading causes of mortality and morbidity during the neonatal period. This review evaluated 11 management interventions for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), apnoea of prematurity (AOP), meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), as well as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) as a potential complication from respiratory care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two different methodological approaches were completed: (1) updating outdated reviews and pooling all LMIC studies and (2) re-analysis of LMIC studies from up-to-date reviews. Review updates were conducted between October 2022 and February 2023 and followed systematic methodology. A total of 50 studies were included across four review updates and seven review re-analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings indicate that bubble CPAP (RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.96) and prophylactic CPAP (RR 0.39, 95% CI 0.26 to 0.57) for RDS reduced the risk of treatment failure compared to other ventilation types or supportive care, respectively. Postnatal corticosteroids reduced BPD assessed as oxygen requirement at 36 weeks' postmenstrual age (RR 0.56, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.77). All other outcomes were found to be non-significant across remaining interventions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings indicate that prophylactic and bubble CPAP may provide some benefit by reducing treatment failure compared to other pressure sources. The safety and efficacy of other management interventions for RDS, AOP, BPD, MAS, and TTN remains uncertain given limited evaluations in LMICs. Future research should conduct adequately powered trials in underrepresented LMIC regions, investigate long-term outcomes, and evaluate cost-effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1159/000541862
Oviya Muralidharan, Sarah Rehman, Davneet Sihota, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta
{"title":"Post-Asphyxial Aftercare and Management of Neonates in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis.","authors":"Oviya Muralidharan, Sarah Rehman, Davneet Sihota, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000541862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000541862","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Effective post-resuscitation care is crucial for improving outcomes in neonates post-asphyxia. This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of post-asphyxial aftercare strategies and forms part of a supplement describing an extensive synthesis of effective newborn interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Evidence was generated by performing de novo reviews, updates to reviews via systematic searches, and reanalyses of studies conducted in LMICs from existing reviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixty-one trials recruiting 5,046 term infants post-asphyxia were included across all intervention domains. Limited studies were available from LMICs related to fluid restriction, antiseizure medications, and early interventions to improve developmental outcomes. Our reanalysis of whole-body cooling trials in LMICs found effects on neonatal mortality and mortality or neurological disability in infancy differed significantly based on the care center and type of cooling device used. Pharmacological therapies for neuroprotection evaluated in 27 trials in middle-income countries had varied effects in neonates with encephalopathy. Majority of the trials (60%) focused on magnesium sulfate therapy and showed significant improvements in short-term mortality and morbidities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The sample sizes of included trials were relatively small, and the certainty of evidence ranged from very low to moderate. Evidence on long-term survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes was limited. Further research on promising neuroprotective therapies and factors affecting their implementation in low-resource contexts is required. To reduce the high burden related to asphyxia in LMICs, this review underscores the need for a paradigm shift toward prevention, and strategies that emphasize improving antenatal and obstetric care.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1159/000541471
Lily F Roberts, Libby G Lord, Caroline A Crowther, Jane E Harding, Luling Lin
{"title":"Intravenous Dextrose for the Treatment of Neonatal Hypoglycaemia: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Lily F Roberts, Libby G Lord, Caroline A Crowther, Jane E Harding, Luling Lin","doi":"10.1159/000541471","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000541471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hypoglycaemic neonates are usually admitted to neonatal intensive care for intravenous (IV) dextrose infusion if increased feeding and dextrose gel fail to restore normoglycaemia. However, the effectiveness of this intervention is uncertain. This review aimed to assess the evidence for the risks and benefits of IV dextrose for treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four databases and three clinical trial registries were searched from inception to October 5, 2023. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomised studies of interventions, cohort studies, and before and after studies were considered for inclusion without language or publication date restrictions. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane's Risk of Bias 2 tool or Risk of Bias in Non-Randomized Studies of Interventions tool. Certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. Meta-analysis was planned but not carried out due to insufficient data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across 6 studies (two RCTs and four cohort), 711 participants were included. Evidence from one cohort study suggests IV dextrose treatment may not be associated with neurodevelopmental impairment at ≥18 months of age (no effect numbers, p > 0.2; very low certainty evidence; 60 infants). Evidence from one RCT suggests IV dextrose treatment may reduce the likelihood of repeated hypoglycaemia (risk ratio [RR]: 0.67 [95% CI: 0.20, 2.18], p = 0.5; low certainty evidence; 80 infants) compared to treatment with oral sucrose bolus. However, the risk of a hyperglycaemic episode may be increased (RR: 2.33 [95% CI: 0.65, 8.39], p = 0.19; 80 infants).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>More evidence is needed to clarify the benefits and risks of IV dextrose for treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1159/000541037
Li Jiang, Georgia Dominguez, Aoife Cummins, Oviya Muralidharan, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta
{"title":"Immediate Care for Common Conditions in Term and Preterm Neonates: The Evidence.","authors":"Li Jiang, Georgia Dominguez, Aoife Cummins, Oviya Muralidharan, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, Zulfiqar A Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000541037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000541037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Several interventions provided to newborns at birth or within 24 h after birth have been proven critical in improving neonatal survival and other birth outcomes. We aimed to provide an update on the effectiveness and safety of these interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Following a comprehensive scoping of the literature, we updated or re-analyzed the LMIC-specific evidence for included topics. Ninety-four LMIC studies were identified. Delayed cord clamping with immediate neonatal care after cord clamping resulted in a lower risk of blood transfusion in newborns <32-34 gestational weeks and a lower occurrence of anemia in term newborns but did not have significant effect on neonatal mortality or other common morbidities both in preterm and term newborns. Immediate thermal care using plastic wrap/bag led to a 38% lower risk of hypothermia and a higher axillary temperature in preterm newborns without increasing the risk of hyperthermia. Kangaroo mother care initiated immediately (iKMC) or early after birth (eKMC, within 24 h) significantly reduced neonatal mortality and the occurrence of hypothermia in preterm or low-birth-weight neonates. For delayed first bath in newborns, no pooled estimate was generated due to high heterogeneity of included studies. Trials from high-income countries demonstrated anti-D's effectiveness in lowering the incidence of Rhesus D alloimmunization in subsequent pregnancy if given within 72 h postpartum.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>We generated the most updated LMIC evidence for several immediate newborn care interventions. Despite their effectiveness and safety in improving some of the neonatal outcomes, further high-quality trials are necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-12DOI: 10.1159/000541871
Rachel Lee Him, Sarah Rehman, Davneet Sihota, Rahima Yasin, Maha Azhar, Taleaa Masroor, Hamna Amir Naseem, Laiba Masood, Sawera Hanif, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, M Jeeva Sankar, Angela Dramowski, Susan E Coffin, Davidson H Hamer, Zulfiqar A Bhutta
{"title":"Prevention and Treatment of Neonatal Infections in Facility and Community Settings of Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Descriptive Review.","authors":"Rachel Lee Him, Sarah Rehman, Davneet Sihota, Rahima Yasin, Maha Azhar, Taleaa Masroor, Hamna Amir Naseem, Laiba Masood, Sawera Hanif, Leila Harrison, Tyler Vaivada, M Jeeva Sankar, Angela Dramowski, Susan E Coffin, Davidson H Hamer, Zulfiqar A Bhutta","doi":"10.1159/000541871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000541871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>We present a robust and up-to-date synthesis of evidence on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and treat newborn infections in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Newborn infection prevention interventions included strategies to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR), prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), clean birth kits (CBKs), chlorhexidine cleansing, topical emollients, and probiotic and synbiotic supplementation. Interventions to treat suspected neonatal infections included prophylactic systemic antifungal agents and community-based antibiotic delivery for possible serious bacterial infections (PSBIs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive review combining different methodological approaches was conducted. To provide the most suitable recommendations for real-world implementation, our analyses considered the impact of these interventions within three distinct health settings: facility, mixed, and community.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In facility settings, the strongest evidence supported the implementation of multimodal stewardship interventions for AMR reduction and device-associated infection prevention bundles for HAI prevention. Emollients in preterm newborns reduced the risk of invasive infection compared to routine skin care. Probiotics in preterm newborns reduced neonatal mortality, invasive infection, and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) risks compared to standard care or placebo. There was insufficient evidence for synbiotics and prophylactic systemic antifungals in LMICs. In mixed settings, CBKs reduced neonatal mortality risk compared to standard care. In community settings, chlorhexidine umbilical cord cleansing reduced omphalitis risk compared to dry cord care. For the treatment of PSBIs, purely domiciliary-based antibiotic delivery reduced the risk of all-cause neonatal mortality when compared to the standard hospital referral.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strategies for preventing HAIs and reducing AMR in healthcare facilities should be multimodal, and strategy selection should consider the feasibility of integration within existing newborn care programs. Probiotics are effective for facility-based use in preterm newborns; however, the establishment of high-quality, cost-effective mass production of standardized formulations is needed. Chlorhexidine cord cleansing is effective in community settings to prevent omphalitis in contexts where unhygienic cord applications are prevalent. Community-based antibiotic delivery of simplified regimens for PSBIs is a safe alternative when hospital-based care in LMICs is not possible or is declined by parents. More randomized trial evidence is needed to establish the effectiveness of CBKs, emollients, synbiotics, and prophylactic systemic antifungals in LMICs.</p>","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeonatologyPub Date : 2024-11-11DOI: 10.1159/000542538
Christian A Maiwald, Christian F Poets, Axel R Franz
{"title":"Response to Härtel et al.: \"Less Invasive Surfactant Administration for Preterm Infants - State of the Art\".","authors":"Christian A Maiwald, Christian F Poets, Axel R Franz","doi":"10.1159/000542538","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000542538","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94152,"journal":{"name":"Neonatology","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}