title: A comprehensive study of clinical biomarkers, use of inotropic medications and fluid resuscitation in newborns with persistent pulmonary hypertension.
abstract: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated clinical outcomes in PPHN in relation to echocardiographic (EC) markers, score of neonatal acute physiology, perinatal extension, version II (SNAPPE II) scores, inotropic agent use, and the amount of fluid received as boluses. In this retrospective chart analysis of 98 neonates with PPHN born at >34 weeks' gestation, we compared two cohorts of newborns: those who received inhaled nitric oxide and mechanical ventilation only, and who survived to discharge (Group 1); and those who required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or who died (Group 2). Of 21 EC parameters assessed, seven were significantly different between Group 1 and Group 2. Eleven (24.4%) newborns in Group 2 had decreased left ventricular (LV) function, compared with three (5.1%) in Group 1 (p = 0.011). Median SNAPPE II scores were significantly higher in Group 2 than in Group 1 (p < 0.001). Newborns in Group 2 also received a significantly higher amount of fluid as boluses during the first 7 days of hospitalization compared with Group 1 (p = 0.018). Following logistic regression analysis, only the difference in total SNAPPE II score retained statistical significance (p < 0.001); however, the total amount of fluid administered as boluses trended higher (p = 0.087) for newborns in Group 2. Our findings show that SNAPPE II scores may help guide counseling for parents of newborns with PPHN regarding the likelihood of death or the need for ECMO. Limiting fluid boluses may improve outcomes in newborns with high SNAPPE II scores and decreased LV function.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA, jmydam@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Janardhan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mydam
authors.forename: Marwan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zidan
authors.forename: Nitin Shashikant
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Chouthai
mesh_terms: D001034:Apgar Score; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis*; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010547:Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents
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