Michael Narvey π¨π¦
@NICU_Musings
A #Neonatologist in Canada. All opinions are my own #neoTwitter #neonatal #NICU
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Systematic review on caffeine in preemies
β¬οΈ apnea (RR 0.59; 95%CI 0.46,0.75)
β¬οΈBPD (0.77; 0.69,0.86)
β¬οΈ doses more effective
no diff neurocognitive impairment in early childhood but possibly motor function in mid childhood (0.72; 0.57,0.91)
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38553606/
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5 month old with hypopigmented macules that developed after a visit to the beach.
Dx: Tinea Versicolor
Culprit: Malassezia
Exceptionally rare under 1 year of age!
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38237888/
Not all palpable 'olives' are due to pyloric stenosis
Duodenal web the culprit here with typical 'windsock sign' upon introduction of contrast
tinyurl.com/4z3wdc77
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Compared with 23- and 24-week infants, 22-week infants did not use a disproportionate amount of hospital resources
Length of stay < at 22 weeks due to higher mortality rates but those who survive are similar to 23 & 24
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38552951/
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Congenital arhinia
Perhaps most interesting was that unlike many patients with choanal atresia this infant was capable of breathing on her own
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Anyone who says they are able to 'keep up with the literature' please let me know how you do it!
Remember when 'keeping up' involved reading paper copies of a few of the 'good ones'
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Having at least one transitional period severe blood glucose < 30 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L) assoc with following at ages 7-11
4.8 points β¬οΈfull-scale IQ & significantly β¬οΈperformance in visual-motor and fine motor functions
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Easter eggs aren't the only things hatching this season! π°π·
Neonatal units are buzzing with the pitter-patter of tiny feet and the sweet sounds of new beginnings.
It's someone's first Easter this weekend. May it be a good one!
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Every tiny heartbeat matters & it takes a team with family at the core to nurture the tiniest souls into strength.
Let's celebrate the dedication of neonatal caregivers worldwide, illuminating the path to a brighter, healthier future, one precious life at a time!
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Don't be in a rush to fix inguinal hernias in #preemies
Fewer serious adverse events if waiting until after 55 weeks postmenstrual age
Patience is a virtue...
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