Anne Laura Costa Ferreira

The frequency of nasal injury in newborns due to the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prongs is the ventilatory support most used in newborns. Nasal injuries are complications that may arise due to the prolonged use of this device. This study aimed to determine the frequency of nasal injuries in newborns through the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs. A convenience sample composed of hospitalized newborns using prongs for more than two days was used. Data were collected through a structured form. Lesions were observed in all newborns, which were classified as: mild (79.6%), moderate (19.7%) and severe (0.7%). The conclusion is that the use of prongs for more than two days represents a risk factor for the lesions to develop.A pressao positiva continua nas vias aereas com pronga e a assistencia ventilatoria mais utilizada em neonatologia. Lesoes nasais sao complicacoes que podem surgir pelo uso prolongado desse dispositivo. Este estudo objetivou determinar a frequencia de lesoes nasais em neonatos por uso de pressao positiva continua nas vias aereas com pronga. A amostragem foi por conveniencia, constituida de recem-nascidos internados e em uso de pronga, e excluiu-se aqueles que utilizavam o dispositivo por periodo inferior a dois dias. Os dados foram coletados atraves de um formulario estruturado. Observaram-se lesoes em todos recem-nascidos, graduadas em: leve (79,6%), moderada (19,7%) e severa (0,7%). Concluiu-se que o tempo de permanencia de pronga, por mais de dois dias, e fator de risco para a evolucao do estagio das lesoes nasais.

Irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceió

The effectiveness of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia treatment depends directly on the amount of energy emitted by light (irradiance). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceio, AL, Brazil. All equipment in use in the neonatal units in Maceio was included in the study, totaling 36 devices, except those in maintenance. The measurement of irradiance was carried out with a radiometer. We observed that 72.20% of the equipment presented efficient irradiance and 27.76% were inefficient. The conclusion is that the majority of phototherapy devices are emitting the minimum required irradiance for neonatal jaundice treatment.The effectiveness of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia treatment depends directly on the amount of energy emitted by light (irradiance). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceió, AL, Brazil. All equipment in use in the neonatal units in Maceió was included in the study, totaling 36 devices, except those in maintenance. The measurement of irradiance was carried out with a radiometer. We observed that 72.20% of the equipment presented efficient irradiance and 27.76% were inefficient. The conclusion is that the majority of phototherapy devices are emitting the minimum required irradiance for neonatal jaundice treatment.

Frequência de lesão nasal em neonatos por uso de pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas com pronga

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prongs is the ventilatory support most used in newborns. Nasal injuries are complications that may arise due to the prolonged use of this device. This study aimed to determine the frequency of nasal injuries in newborns through the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs. A convenience sample composed of hospitalized newborns using prongs for more than two days was used. Data were collected through a structured form. Lesions were observed in all newborns, which were classified as: mild (79.6%), moderate (19.7%) and severe (0.7%). The conclusion is that the use of prongs for more than two days represents a risk factor for the lesions to develop.A pressao positiva continua nas vias aereas com pronga e a assistencia ventilatoria mais utilizada em neonatologia. Lesoes nasais sao complicacoes que podem surgir pelo uso prolongado desse dispositivo. Este estudo objetivou determinar a frequencia de lesoes nasais em neonatos por uso de pressao positiva continua nas vias aereas com pronga. A amostragem foi por conveniencia, constituida de recem-nascidos internados e em uso de pronga, e excluiu-se aqueles que utilizavam o dispositivo por periodo inferior a dois dias. Os dados foram coletados atraves de um formulario estruturado. Observaram-se lesoes em todos recem-nascidos, graduadas em: leve (79,6%), moderada (19,7%) e severa (0,7%). Concluiu-se que o tempo de permanencia de pronga, por mais de dois dias, e fator de risco para a evolucao do estagio das lesoes nasais.

La irradiación de los aparatos de fototerapia en las maternidades de Maceió

The effectiveness of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia treatment depends directly on the amount of energy emitted by light (irradiance). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceio, AL, Brazil. All equipment in use in the neonatal units in Maceio was included in the study, totaling 36 devices, except those in maintenance. The measurement of irradiance was carried out with a radiometer. We observed that 72.20% of the equipment presented efficient irradiance and 27.76% were inefficient. The conclusion is that the majority of phototherapy devices are emitting the minimum required irradiance for neonatal jaundice treatment.The effectiveness of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia treatment depends directly on the amount of energy emitted by light (irradiance). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceió, AL, Brazil. All equipment in use in the neonatal units in Maceió was included in the study, totaling 36 devices, except those in maintenance. The measurement of irradiance was carried out with a radiometer. We observed that 72.20% of the equipment presented efficient irradiance and 27.76% were inefficient. The conclusion is that the majority of phototherapy devices are emitting the minimum required irradiance for neonatal jaundice treatment.

Irradiância dos aparelhos de fototerapia nas maternidades de Maceió

The effectiveness of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia treatment depends directly on the amount of energy emitted by light (irradiance). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceio, AL, Brazil. All equipment in use in the neonatal units in Maceio was included in the study, totaling 36 devices, except those in maintenance. The measurement of irradiance was carried out with a radiometer. We observed that 72.20% of the equipment presented efficient irradiance and 27.76% were inefficient. The conclusion is that the majority of phototherapy devices are emitting the minimum required irradiance for neonatal jaundice treatment.The effectiveness of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia treatment depends directly on the amount of energy emitted by light (irradiance). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the irradiance of phototherapy equipment in maternity wards in Maceió, AL, Brazil. All equipment in use in the neonatal units in Maceió was included in the study, totaling 36 devices, except those in maintenance. The measurement of irradiance was carried out with a radiometer. We observed that 72.20% of the equipment presented efficient irradiance and 27.76% were inefficient. The conclusion is that the majority of phototherapy devices are emitting the minimum required irradiance for neonatal jaundice treatment.

La frecuencia de lesión nasal en neonatos causada por la presión positiva continua en las vías aéreas con prongs

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with prongs is the ventilatory support most used in newborns. Nasal injuries are complications that may arise due to the prolonged use of this device. This study aimed to determine the frequency of nasal injuries in newborns through the use of continuous positive airway pressure with prongs. A convenience sample composed of hospitalized newborns using prongs for more than two days was used. Data were collected through a structured form. Lesions were observed in all newborns, which were classified as: mild (79.6%), moderate (19.7%) and severe (0.7%). The conclusion is that the use of prongs for more than two days represents a risk factor for the lesions to develop.A pressao positiva continua nas vias aereas com pronga e a assistencia ventilatoria mais utilizada em neonatologia. Lesoes nasais sao complicacoes que podem surgir pelo uso prolongado desse dispositivo. Este estudo objetivou determinar a frequencia de lesoes nasais em neonatos por uso de pressao positiva continua nas vias aereas com pronga. A amostragem foi por conveniencia, constituida de recem-nascidos internados e em uso de pronga, e excluiu-se aqueles que utilizavam o dispositivo por periodo inferior a dois dias. Os dados foram coletados atraves de um formulario estruturado. Observaram-se lesoes em todos recem-nascidos, graduadas em: leve (79,6%), moderada (19,7%) e severa (0,7%). Concluiu-se que o tempo de permanencia de pronga, por mais de dois dias, e fator de risco para a evolucao do estagio das lesoes nasais.