A5103175949- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Hernia repair and management
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Ospedale Maggiore
2025
University of Padua
2013-2024
University of Milan
2024
Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
2013-2023
Recent advances in perinatal care and neonatal respiratory therapy have led to a new phenotype of bronchopulmonary dysplasia ("new BPD"). The long-term outcome this form BPD has yet be adequately described. Aim study was provide longitudinal data on lung function an unselected cohort children born extremely premature (EP) with low birth weight the post-surfactant era.Respiratory assessed twice (at 8 12 years) 48 at gestational age <28 weeks <1,000 g. Twenty-eight them had (oxygen-dependency...
Abstract Pathophysiology of retinopathy prematurity (ROP) still presents a gap. Lately blood tests parameters premature infants have been measured at different times ROP, attempting to detect correlations with ROP development and progression. So far, very early post-natal biomarkers, predictive outcome, not detected. Our purpose is evaluate, in the earliest post birth sample, correlation between routinely dosed outcome. 563 preterm babies, screened according guidelines, were included...
Sepsis is a major concern in neonatology, but there are no reliable biomarkers for its early diagnosis. The aim of the study was to compare metabolic profiles plasma and urine samples collected at birth from preterm neonates with without earlyonset sepsis (EOS) identify perturbations that might orient search new biomarkers. All newborns admitted neonatal intensive care unit were eligible this proof-of-concept, prospective case-control study. Infants enrolled as “cases” if they developed EOS,...
Neonatologist performed echocardiography (NPE) has increasingly been used to assess the hemodynamic status in neonates. Aim of this survey was investigate utilization NPE Italian neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).We conducted an on-line from June September 2017. A questionnaire developed by cardiology study group and sent each NICU.The response rate 77%. In 94% NICUs functional neonatologists, cardiologists or both (57, 15 28% respectively). All respondents neonates with patent ductus...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Ibuprofen (IBU) has proved as effective indomethacin in the pharmacological closure of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (HsPDA), with an efficacy inversely related to gestational age (57-89%). <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study aimed establish whether continuous infusions IBU could be more very low birth weight infants no additional adverse effects and reduce need for surgical ligation....
Abstract Objectives To compare the efficacy of intra‐tracheal (IT) surfactant/budesonide (SB) with that surfactant alone (S) in reducing rate bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) at 36 weeks post‐menstrual age (PMA), we included extremely preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants severe respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) our tertiary neonatal level care unit (Padua, Italy). Study Design A retrospective chart review two cohorts VLBW neonates (<28 +0 gestation weeks, [BW] < 1500 g) born...
Summary Background: The efficacy of a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) has been previously evaluated in developed countries, but there is lack information regarding the impact this teaching program developing countries. Our aim was to compare knowledge gained by University Khartoum (Sudan) and Padova (Italy) pediatric residents following participation NRP course. Methods: An 80‐item questionnaire derived from standard test contained American Heart Association Academy Pediatrics Manual...
Abstract Background The optimal management of PDA in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is still controversial. Aim our study was to investigate the Italian neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Methods We conducted an on-line survey from June September 2017. A 50-items questionnaire developed by Neonatal Cardiology Study Group and sent NICUs. Results overall response rate 72%. Diagnosis done neonatologists, cardiologists or both (62, 12 28% respectively). significance assessed a...
Preterm newborns undergo hemodynamic challenges in the postnatal period. The aim of this study was to investigate myocardial mechanics changes period preterm infants using speckle tracking echocardiography (STE).Thirty-nine ≤34 weeks' gestation underwent cardiac ultrasound evaluation during first 96 hours life. A repeated echocardiogram at 3 weeks age performed. Echocardiographic assessment involved left ventricular ejection fraction, mitral E/A ratio, S' and E' velocities, E/E' tricuspid...
Background: Many prognostic factors for CDH patients are described and validated in the current literature: size of diaphragmatic defects, need patch repair, pulmonary hypertension left ventricular dysfunction recognized as most influencing outcomes. The aim this study is to analyze influence these parameters outcome our department identify any further factors. Methods: An observational retrospective single-center was conducted including all treated at centre with posterolateral between...
Aim The aim of this report is to present a brief review the current literature on management EEC. Case Report A term male neonate presented at birth with classic bladder exstrophy, variant exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC). defect was covered sterile silicon gauzes and waterproof dressing; 72 hours life, primary closure without osteotomy bladder, pelvis, abdominal wall successfully performed. Discussion EEC incidence approximately 2.15 per 1,00,000 live births; several urological,...
Placing an endotracheal tube (ETT) in neonates is challenging and currently requires timely radiographic confirmation of correct tip placement. The objective was to establish the reliability ultrasound (US) for assessing ETT position neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), time needed do so, patients' tolerance.A prospective study on 71 newborns admitted our NICU whose placement evaluated with US (ETT-echo) confirmed chest X-rays (CXR). Data were collected by 3 operators (2 neonatologists a...