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Hemodynamic assessment by neonatologist using echocardiography: Primary provider versus consultation model.

Noori S, Ramanathan R, Lakshminrusimha S, Singh Y.

Pediatr Res. 2024 May 22. doi: 10.1038/s41390-024-03248-7. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 38778230

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Impact of targeted neonatal echocardiography consultations for critically sick preterm neonates.

Joye S, Kharrat A, Zhu F, Deshpande P, Baczynski M, Jasani B, Lee S, Mertens LL, McNamara PJ, Shah PS, Weisz DE, Jain A.

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2024 Sep 3:fetalneonatal-2024-327347. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2024-327347. Online ahead of print.

PMID: 39227145

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Lung Magnetic Resonance Imaging Phenotype in Moderate and Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Pulmonary Hypertension.

Bjorkman KR, Miles KG, Bellew LE, Schneider KA, Magness SM, Higano NS, Ollberding NJ, Hoyos Cordon X, Hirsch RM, Hysinger E, Woods JC, Critser PJ.

Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024 Aug 1;210(3):318-328. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202310-1733OC.

PMID: 38568735

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Transcatheter and Surgical Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: 2018-2022.

Leahy BF, Edwards EM, Ehret DEY, Soll RF, Yeager SB, Flyer JN.

Pediatrics. 2024 Aug 1;154(2):e2024065905. doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-065905.

PMID: 39005106

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In this episode of Tech Tuesday on The Incubator Podcast, Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau sits down with Ben Moore, founder of VCreate, a multi-award-winning clinical video management platform. VCreate bridges the gap between families and neonatal care teams by enabling the creation and sharing of secure video updates, fostering family engagement during NICU stays. The conversation delves into the origins of VCreate, inspired by a father’s request to stay connected with his baby through video, and its rapid adoption by over 150 hospitals globally.

Ben highlights VCreate’s innovative features, including personalized video diaries, milestone recordings, and its HIPAA-compliant, secure platform. Families receive positive updates like their baby’s first bath or coming off a ventilator, easing anxiety and strengthening bonds with clinical teams. The episode also explores VCreate’s multi-language translation capabilities and digital tools, like parent passports and therapy follow-ups, which further enhance communication and care.

Dr. Yasova Barbeau emphasizes the transformative impact of VCreate in addressing the emotional and practical needs of families during stressful NICU journeys. To learn more or schedule a demo, listeners are encouraged to visit vcreate.tv. This episode sheds light on how technology is revolutionizing family-centered neonatal care.

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In this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review several recent studies that hold meaningful implications for neonatal care.

They begin by discussing a comprehensive meta-analysis on postnatal corticosteroids, exploring their impact on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and cerebral palsy outcomes. The conversation highlights the nuanced findings, including the benefits for high-risk infants and the risks for those at lower risk, and considers how these insights could guide clinical decisions.

Next, they analyze a large observational study investigating thrombocytopenia and its relationship to major bleeds in preterm infants. The discussion focuses on whether low platelet counts directly contribute to bleeding or are merely a marker of other conditions, with potential implications for transfusion thresholds.

The episode also features an EBNeo segment with guest experts, who provide an in-depth discussion of a pivotal trial comparing video and direct laryngoscopy for neonatal intubation. They evaluate the study’s design, its impact on procedural success, and its role in enhancing trainee education.

This episode of Journal Club offers evidence-based insights and actionable takeaways for neonatal clinicians, with a focus on advancing care and improving outcomes for vulnerable newborns.

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Somatic growth outcomes in response to an individualized neonatal sodium supplementation protocol. Stalter EJ, Verhofste SL, Dagle JM, Steinbach EJ, Ten Eyck P, Wendt L, Segar JL, Harshman LA.J Perinatol. 2024 Oct 17. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02141-9. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39420073

 A pinch of salt to enhance preemie growth? Steflik HJ, Pearlman SA, Gallagher PG, Lakshminrusimha S.J Perinatol. 2024 Nov 20. doi: 10.1038/s41372-024-02174-0. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39567649 No abstract available.

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Chorioamnionitis and Two-Year Outcomes in Infants with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy.

Cornet MC, Gonzalez FF, Glass HC, Wu TW, Wisnowski JL, Li Y, Heagerty P, Juul SE, Wu YW.J Pediatr. 2024 Nov 20:114415. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114415. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39577760 Free article.

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Intratracheal Budesonide Mixed With Surfactant for Extremely Preterm Infants: The PLUSS Randomized Clinical Trial.

Manley BJ, Kamlin COF, Donath SM, Francis KL, Cheong JLY, Dargaville PA, Dawson JA, Jacobs SE, Birch P, Resnick SM, Schmölzer GM, Law B, Bhatia R, Bach KP, de Waal K, Travadi JN, Koorts PJ, Berry MJ, Lui K, Rajadurai VS, Chandran S, Kluckow M, Cloete E, Broom MM, Stark MJ, Gordon A, Kodur V, Doyle LW, Davis PG, McKinlay CJD; PLUSS Trial Investigators.JAMA. 2024 Nov 11:e2417380. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.17380. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39527075

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Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Urgent Intubation of Newborn Infants.

Geraghty LE, Dunne EA, Ní Chathasaigh CM, Vellinga A, Adams NC, O'Currain EM, McCarthy LK, O'Donnell CPF.N Engl J Med. 2024 May 30;390(20):1885-1894. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2402785. Epub 2024 May 5.PMID: 38709215 Clinical Trial.

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