INTRODUCTION: There is a broad awareness of shifts in the oxygen hemoglobin dissociation (ODC) relationship associated with fetal hemoglobin (HbF) changes. However, quantification of the shift has been limited. Aim was to quantify the shift of partial oxygen tension (PO2) associated with HbF and with changes after transfusion of adult erythrocytes (TAE) in preterm infants. METHODS: This is a single-center, retrospective observational analysis of blood gas samples. The shifts of ODC and PO2 related to HbF were evaluated in two models. Either HbF or TAE status (0, 1, ≥2) were used as the independent variable. Multivariate analysis was used to correct for confounding effects (gestational age, postnatal age, source of blood gas sample as well as pH, SO2, and PCO2). RESULTS: There were 3,452 blood gas observations analyzed from 2,464 infants whose median gestational age was 334 weeksdays (IQR 296-363). With SpO2 between 90 and 95%, the ODC was shifted to the left (13 mm Hg, 1.3 kPa). After adjusting for confounding variables, the number of TAEs (0, 1, ≥2), was highly significantly related to a shift (p < 0.001), consistent with the percent HbF level (p < 0.001). Based on the multivariate model (i.e., holding confounding parameters constant), with a SpO2 of 92% the PaO2 could be expected to shift markedly higher with 2 or more TAEs in an extremely preterm infant (7.3 mm Hg, 0.97 kPa). CONCLUSION: While preliminary, these data suggest that in vulnerable preterm infants a change to a slightly lower SpO2 target range following TAE could maintain equivalent PaO2 exposure.

• MeSH
• analýza krevních plynů MeSH
• fetální hemoglobin * metabolismus   analýza   MeSH
• gestační stáří MeSH
• kyslík * krev   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený * krev   MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• saturace kyslíkem * MeSH
• transfuze erytrocytů * škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• pozorovací studie MeSH

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the performance of the fabian-Predictive-Intelligent-Control-of-Oxygenation (PRICO) system for automated control of the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2). DESIGN: Multicentre randomised cross-over study. SETTING: Five neonatal intensive care units experienced with automated control of FiO2 and the fabian ventilator. PATIENTS: 39 infants: median gestational age of 27 weeks (IQR: 26-30), postnatal age 7 days (IQR: 2-17), weight 1120 g (IQR: 915-1588), FiO2 0.32 (IQR: 0.22-0.43) receiving both non-invasive (27) and invasive (12) respiratory support. INTERVENTION: Randomised sequential 24-hour periods of automated and manual FiO2 control. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Proportion (%) of time in normoxaemia (90%-95% with FiO2>0.21 and 90%-100% when FiO2=0.21) was the primary endpoint. Secondary endpoints were severe hypoxaemia (<80%) and severe hyperoxaemia (>98% with FiO2>0.21) and prevalence of episodes ≥60 s at these two SpO2 extremes. RESULTS: During automated control, subjects spent more time in normoxaemia (74%±22% vs 51%±22%, p<0.001) with less time above and below (<90% (9%±8% vs 12%±11%, p<0.001) and >95% with FiO2>0.21 (16%±19% vs 35%±24%) p<0.001). They spent less time in severe hyperoxaemia (1% (0%-3.5%) vs 5% (1%-10%), p<0.001) but exposure to severe hypoxaemia was low in both arms and not different. The differences in prolonged episodes of SpO2 were consistent with the times at extremes. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the ability of the PRICO automated oxygen control algorithm to improve the maintenance of SpO2 in normoxaemia and to avoid hyperoxaemia without increasing hypoxaemia.

• MeSH
• hyperoxie prevence a kontrola   MeSH
• hypoxie MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče o novorozence * MeSH
• klinické křížové studie * MeSH
• kyslík krev   aplikace a dávkování   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxygenoterapie metody   škodlivé účinky   přístrojové vybavení   MeSH
• oxymetrie metody   MeSH
• saturace kyslíkem * MeSH
• umělé dýchání škodlivé účinky   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• pragmatická klinická studie MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH

BACKGROUND: Changes in oxygen saturation (SpO2) exposure have been shown to have a marked impact on neonatal outcomes and therefore careful titration of inspired oxygen is essential. In routine use, however, the frequency of SpO2 alarms not requiring intervention results in alarm fatigue and its corresponding risk. SpO2 control systems that automate oxygen adjustments (Auto-FiO2) have been shown to be safe and effective. We speculated that when using Auto-FiO2, alarm settings could be refined to reduce unnecessary alarms, without compromising safety. METHODS: An unblinded randomized crossover study was conducted in a single NICU among infants routinely managed with Auto-FiO2. During the first 6 days of respiratory support a tight and a loose alarm strategy were switched each 24 h. A balanced block randomization was used. The tight strategy set the alarms at the prescribed SpO2 target range, with a 30-s delay. The loose strategy set the alarms 2 wider, with a 90-s delay. The effectiveness outcome was the frequency of SpO2 alarms, and the safety outcomes were time at SpO2 extremes (< 80, > 98%). We hypothesized that the loose strategy would result in a marked decrease in the frequency of SpO2 alarms, and no increases at SpO2 extremes with 20 subjects. Within subject differences between alarm strategies for the primary outcomes were evaluated with Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS: During a 13-month period 26 neonates were randomized. The analysis included 21 subjects with 49 days of both tight and loose intervention. The loose alarm strategy resulted in a reduction in the median rate of SpO2 alarms from 5.2 to 1.6 per hour (p <  0.001, 95%-CI difference 1.6-3.7). The incidence of hypoxemia and hyperoxemia were very low (less than 0.1%-time) with no difference associated with the alarm strategy (95%-CI difference less than 0.0-0.2%). CONCLUSIONS: In this group of infants we found a marked advantage of the looser alarm strategy. We conclude that the paradigms of alarm strategies used for manual titration of oxygen need to be reconsidered when using Auto-FiO2. We speculate that with optimal settings false positive SpO2 alarms can be minimized, with better vigilance of clinically relevant alarms. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Retrospectively registered 15 May 2018 at ISRCTN ( 49239883 ).

• MeSH
• automatizace MeSH
• hypoxie prevence a kontrola   MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče o novorozence MeSH
• klinické alarmy * MeSH
• klinické křížové studie MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• monitorování fyziologických funkcí MeSH
• nemocnice veřejné MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený * MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxygenoterapie metody   MeSH
• oxymetrie MeSH
• péče o pacienty v kritickém stavu metody   MeSH
• prognóza MeSH
• spotřeba kyslíku fyziologie   MeSH
• umělé dýchání metody   MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Polsko MeSH

INTRODUCTION: The impact of SpO2 target ranges (TR) has been carefully studied; however, reports suggest a wide variation among infants and centres in maintaining the intended range. Little is known about the effectiveness of different approaches to manual control. Auto-SpO2 controllers are now available which show promise. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to compare two different protocol-driven manual strategies with different response requirements to each other, and a faster automated system (AveaCLiO2, Yorba Linda, CA, USA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a crossover design, each of the three FiO2/SpO2 approaches was implemented in three randomly assigned consecutive 2.5-hour runs. The two manual strategies (Attentive and Observational) were implemented by a trained operator. The primary endpoints were time in 1) SpO2 TR, 2) < 80% SpO2 and 3) >98% SpO2. RESULTS: Fifteen studies were completed. All three approaches resulted in good control, with time in the target range >60%. CLiO2 use reflected reduced exposure at the two SpO2 extremes. Post hoc analysis determined that the differences were more marked in the infants with more frequent desaturations. Likewise, in this group, the Attentive strategy performed better than the Observative. CONCLUSIONS: All three approaches provided excellent control of SpO2 in infants with infrequent desaturations, significantly better than typical routine care. In hard to manage infants with frequent desaturations, faster response appeared to result in better control. The potential of automating the tedious error prone FiO2 adjustment offers significant promise. If manual titration of FiO2 is to remain the usual method of care, additional studies are needed to identify optimal approaches.

• MeSH
• klinické křížové studie MeSH
• kyslík aplikace a dávkování   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mechanické ventilátory * MeSH
• monitorování fyziologických funkcí * MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxygenoterapie přístrojové vybavení   metody   MeSH
• oxymetrie přístrojové vybavení   MeSH
• syndrom respirační tísně novorozenců terapie   MeSH
• trvalý přetlak v dýchacích cestách přístrojové vybavení   MeSH
• umělé dýchání přístrojové vybavení   MeSH
• ventilace umělá s výdechovým přetlakem přístrojové vybavení   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Polsko MeSH

Příspěvek obsahuje český překlad doporučení European consensus guidelines on the management of respiratory distress syndrome ohledně používání oxygenoterapie u nezralých novorozenců, doplněný o nové patofyziologické poznatky, na jejichž základě může v budoucnu dojít k úpravě a individualizaci používání oxygenoterapie podle gestačního stáří pacienta.

The following text is a Czech translation of the European consensus guidelines on the management of respiratory distress syndrome recommendations on oxygenotherapy in preterm infants, supplemented by emerging pathophysiological findings, which might necessitate an updated version of these recommendations to be released, stratified by gestational age.

• Klíčová slova
• postmenstruační věk,
• MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxygenoterapie metody   MeSH
• saturace kyslíkem * MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• Publikační typ
• směrnice pro lékařskou praxi MeSH

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy and safety of automated adjustment of the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) in maintaining arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) within a higher (91%-95%) and a lower (89%-93%) target range in preterm infants. STUDY DESIGN: Eighty preterm infants (gestational age [median]: 26 weeks, age [median] 18 days) on noninvasive (n = 50) and invasive (n = 30) respiratory support with supplemental oxygen, were first randomized to one of the SpO2 target ranges and then treated with automated FiO2 (A-FiO2) and manual FiO2 (M-FiO2) oxygen control for 24 hours each, in random sequence. RESULTS: The percent time within the target range was higher during A-FiO2 compared with M-FiO2 control. This effect was more pronounced in the lower SpO2 target range (62 ± 17% vs 54 ± 16%, P < .001) than in the higher SpO2 target range (62 ± 17% vs 58 ± 15%, P < .001). The percent time spent below the target or in hypoxemia (SpO2 <80%) was consistently reduced during A-FiO2, independent of the target range. The time spent above the target range or at extreme hyperoxemia (SpO2 >98%) was only reduced during A-FiO2 when targeting the lower SpO2 range (89%-93%). These outcomes did not differ between infants on noninvasive and invasive respiratory support. Manual adjustments were significantly reduced during A-FiO2 control. CONCLUSIONS: A-FiO2 control improved SpO2 targeting across different SpO2 ranges and reduced hypoxemia in preterm infants on noninvasive and invasive respiratory support. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ISRCTN 56626482.

• MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče o novorozence MeSH
• klinické křížové studie MeSH
• kyslík krev   terapeutické užití   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxymetrie metody   MeSH
• umělé dýchání metody   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Evropa MeSH
• Kanada MeSH

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of different pulse oximetry (SpO2) target range settings during automated fraction of inspired oxygen control (A-FiO2) on time spent within a clinically set SpO2 alarm range in oxygen-dependent infants on noninvasive respiratory support. STUDY DESIGN: Forty-one preterm infants (gestational age [median] 26 weeks, age [median] 21 days) on FiO2 >0.21 receiving noninvasive respiratory support were subjected to A-FiO2 using 3 SpO2 target ranges (86%-94%, 88%-92%, or 89%-91%) in random order for 24 hours each. Before switching to the next target range, SpO2 was manually controlled for 24 hours (washout period). The primary outcome was the time spent within the clinically set alarm limits of 86%-94%. RESULTS: The percent time within the 86%-94% SpO2 alarm range was similar for all 3 A-FiO2 target ranges (74%). Time spent in hyperoxemia was not significantly different between target ranges. However, the time spent in severe hypoxemia (SpO2 <80%) was significantly reduced during the narrowed target ranges of A-FiO2 (88%-92%; 1.9%, 89%-91%; 1.7%) compared with the wide target range (86%-94%; 3.4%, P < .001). There were no differences between the 88%-92% and 89-91% target range. CONCLUSIONS: Narrowing the target range of A-FiO2 to the desired median ±2% is effective in reducing the time spent in hypoxemia, without increasing the risk of hyperoxemia. TRIAL REGISTRATION: www.trialregister.nl: NTR4368.

• MeSH
• časové faktory MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče o novorozence MeSH
• klinické alarmy statistika a číselné údaje   MeSH
• klinické křížové studie MeSH
• kyslík krev   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• neinvazivní ventilace metody   MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxymetrie metody   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Nizozemsko MeSH

UNLABELLED: The utility of decision tree machine learning in exploring the interactions among the SpO2 target range, neonatal maturity, and oxemic-risk is demonstrated. METHODS: This observational study used 3 years of paired age-SpO2-PaO2 data from a neonatal ICU. The CHAID decision tree method was used to explore the interaction of postmenstrual age (PMA) on the risk of extreme arterial oxygen levels at six different potential SpO2 target ranges (88-92%, 89-93%, 90-94%, 91-95%, 92-96% and 93-97%). Risk was calculated using a severity-weighted average of arterial oxygen outside the normal range for neonates (50-80 mmHg). RESULTS: In total, 7500 paired data points within the potential target range envelope were analyzed. The two lowest target ranges were associated with the highest risk, and the ranges of 91-95% and 92-96% were associated with the lowest risk. There were shifts in the risk associated with PMA. All the target ranges showed the lowest risk at ≥42 weeks PMA. The lowest risk for preterm infants was within a target range of 92-96% with a PMA of ≤34 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the utility of decision tree analytics. These results suggest that SpO2 target ranges that are different from typical range might reduce morbidity and mortality. Further research, including prospective randomized trials, is warranted.

• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Continuous monitoring of SpO2 in the neonatal ICU is the standard of care. Changes in SpO2 exposure have been shown to markedly impact outcome, but limiting extreme episodes is an arduous task. Much more complicated than setting alarm policy, it is fraught with balancing alarm fatigue and compliance. Information on optimum strategies is limited. METHODS: This is a retrospective observational study intended to describe the relative chance of normoxemia, and risks of hypoxemia and hyperoxemia at relevant SpO2 levels in the neonatal ICU. The data, paired SpO2-PaO2 and post-menstrual age, are from a single tertiary care unit. They reflect all infants receiving supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation during a 3-year period. The primary measures were the chance of normoxemia (PaO2 50-80 mmHg), risks of severe hypoxemia (PaO2 ≤ 40 mmHg), and of severe hyperoxemia (PaO2 ≥ 100 mmHg) at relevant SpO2 levels. RESULTS: Neonates were categorized by postmenstrual age: < 33 (n = 155), 33-36 (n = 192) and > 36 (n = 1031) weeks. From these infants, 26,162 SpO2-PaO2 pairs were evaluated. The post-menstrual weeks (median and IQR) of the three groups were: 26 (24-28) n = 2603; 34 (33-35) n = 2501; and 38 (37-39) n = 21,058. The chance of normoxemia (65, 95%-CI 64-67%) was similar across the SpO2 range of 88-95%, and independent of PMA. The increasing risk of severe hypoxemia became marked at a SpO2 of 85% (25, 95%-CI 21-29%), and was independent of PMA. The risk of severe hyperoxemia was dependent on PMA. For infants < 33 weeks it was marked at 98% SpO2 (25, 95%-CI 18-33%), for infants 33-36 weeks at 97% SpO2 (24, 95%-CI 14-25%) and for those > 36 weeks at 96% SpO2 (20, 95%-CI 17-22%). CONCLUSIONS: The risk of hyperoxemia and hypoxemia increases exponentially as SpO2 moves towards extremes. Postmenstrual age influences the threshold at which the risk of hyperoxemia became pronounced, but not the thresholds of hypoxemia or normoxemia. The thresholds at which a marked change in the risk of hyperoxemia and hypoxemia occur can be used to guide the setting of alarm thresholds. Optimal management of neonatal oxygen saturation must take into account concerns of alarm fatigue, staffing levels, and FiO2 titration practices.

• MeSH
• analýza krevních plynů MeSH
• hypoxie diagnóza   etiologie   MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče o novorozence * MeSH
• kojenec MeSH
• kyslík * MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxymetrie MeSH
• Check Tag
• kojenec MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• pozorovací studie MeSH

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of implementing automated oxygen control as routine care in maintaining oxygen saturation (SpO2) within target range in preterm infants. METHODS: Infants <30 weeks gestation in Leiden University Medical Centre before and after the implementation of automated oxygen control were compared. The percentage of time spent with SpO2 within and outside the target range (90-95%) was calculated. SpO2 values were collected every minute and included for analysis when infants received extra oxygen. RESULTS: In a period of 9 months, 42 preterm infants (21 manual, 21 automated) were studied. In the automated period, the median (IQR) time spent with SpO2 within target range increased (manual vs automated: 48.4 (41.5-56.4)% vs 61.9 (48.5-72.3)%; p<0.01) and time SpO2 >95% decreased (41.9 (30.6-49.4)% vs 19.3 (11.5-24.5)%; p<0.001). The time SpO2<90% increased (8.6 (7.2-11.7)% vs 15.1 (14.0-21.1)%; p<0.0001), while SpO2<80% was similar (1.1 (0.4-1.7)% vs 0.9 (0.5-2.1)%; ns). CONCLUSIONS: During oxygen therapy, preterm infants spent more time within the SpO2 target range after implementation of automated oxygen control, with a significant reduction in hyperoxaemia, but not hypoxaemia.

• MeSH
• intratracheální intubace MeSH
• jednotky intenzivní péče o novorozence MeSH
• kyslík aplikace a dávkování   krev   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• monitorování fyziologických funkcí * MeSH
• neinvazivní ventilace MeSH
• novorozenec nedonošený MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• oxygenoterapie MeSH
• oxymetrie * MeSH
• prospektivní studie MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• novorozenec MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• pozorovací studie MeSH