Impact of Changing Clinical Practices on Early Blood Gas Analyses in Very Preterm Infants and Their Associated Inpatient Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early studies suggest an association of abnormal carbon dioxide (PCO₂) or oxygen (PO₂) levels with adverse inpatient outcomes in very preterm babies. Recent resuscitation practice changes, such as targeted oxygen therapy, end-expiratory pressure, and rescue surfactant may influence these associations.

Objective

The aim of this study is to assess the range of the initial partial pressures of PCO₂ and PO₂ in preterm neonates <33 weeks gestational age after birth and their correlation to inpatient neonatal outcomes.

Study design

This is a prospective observational cohort study of infants <33 weeks gestational age with arterial or venous blood gas analysis performed within the first hour after birth.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Huang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5303872 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature