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FOLLOW UP OF THE NICU GRADUATESeptember 14, 2010
Lynn T. Tran, MD and Jeffrey W. Surcouf, MD
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CASE PRESENTATION-O.N. O.N. is a 27 WGA female who was admitted to the
NICU for prematurity and resp distress. She comes to you for a F/U clinic visit.
What are some things you want to know?
Maternal labs and prenatal course were noncontributory.
90 day hospital course notable for Short duration of intubation
Quick wean to room air Feeding difficulties
Reflux treated with Ranitidine
Pt discharged home stable on RA with a prescription for Ranitidine and Enfacare/EBM ad lib.
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O.N. (CONT.)
Previous visits were unremarkable. Today, she presents to your office 2 months
after D/C with the mother complaining that she is not feeding well. What are some things that you should ask?
Poor feeding (taking appropriate amount with increased effort and spits)
Increased fussiness with feeds Difficulty sleeping
PE was normal.
What is the diagnosis?
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REFLUX Incidence is high in preemies.
Important to distinguish between functional and pathologic reflux
Functional Pathologic
Limited episodes of emesis
Excessive episodes of emesis
Appropriate wt gain Poor wt gain
No evidence of esophagitis
Hoarseness, sleep disturbances, irritability, hematemesis
No resp sx Wheezing, recurrent aspiration, chronic cough, stridor
No neurobehavioral sx Sandifer syndrome
No long term effects Oral aversion, esophageal stricture, FTT
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REFLUX (CONT.)
Frequency: Mild GER
Term: 40-65% Course: 55% resolve by 10 mos; 99% by 2 yrs
Preemie: similar to term infants Pathologic:
Term: 6-7% Preemies: 3-10%
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REFLUX (CONT.)
Risk factors: Prematurity Perinatal depression Sepsis Congenital
anomalies Neurologic
impairment h/o ECMO
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REFLUX (CONT.)
Pathophysiology Relaxation of LES Sluggish esophageal motility CNS disorder Increased abd pressure Decreased gastric compliance Anatomic
Decreased acute angle of the esophagus into the stomach
Abnormal diaphragmatic activity Delayed gastric emptying
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REFLUX (CONT.)
Management: Mild:
Conservative therapy Moderate to severe:
Pharmacologic therapy Histamine-2 antagonists
Ranitidine Proton pump inhibitors
Omeprazole Prokinetic
Metoclopramide Erythromycin
Not routinely used
First line of tx
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REFLUX (CONT.)
Diagnostic testing pH probe Modified barium swallow study
Assesses ability to tolerate different formula consistencies
Endoscopy
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O.N. (CONT.)
Upon further questioning of the parents, you realize that the dosage of Ranitidine had not been increased for the infant’s weight gain. Ranitidine dose adjusted with improvement in
pt’s sx.
Remember!!! Course: 55% resolve by 10 mos; 99% by 2 yrs Try to let infant outgrow the dose and monitor
clinically for sx
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O.N. (CONT.)
During the examination, the mother says, “Enfamil is so much cheaper and easier to obtain. Why is my baby still on Enfacare?”
Your response?
Compared to term formula, postdischarge formulas (Enfacare or Neosure) contains?? Increased amount of protein with sufficient
additional energyContains extra Ca, P, Zn
Necessary to promote linear growth
Additional vitamins and trace elements
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O.N. (CONT.)
“Ok. Since Enfacare is better for my baby, how long does she have to stay on that formula?”
The AAP recommends: “The use of postdischarge formula to a postnatal
age of 9 months results in greater linear growth, weight gain, and bone mineral content compared with the use of term infant formula.”
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O.N. (CONT.)
“What about soy formula?”
The AAP recommends: Do not use soy formula for:
Preemies weighing < 1800 grams Prevention of colic/allergy Infants with cow milk protein allergy
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O.N. (CONT.)
As the mother is preparing to leave, she mentions, “My best friend says that my baby should be on vitamins. What do you think about that?”
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THE AAP RECOMMENDSBreast Fed Formula Fed
Vitamin D 400 IU/d beginning in 1st few days of life
400 IU/d if ingesting < 1 L/d
Iron 2 mg/kg/d at 1 mo until 12 mos
May benefit from 1 mg/kg/d until 12 mos (Most formulas including PDF supply 1.8 mg/kg/d)
Calcium Consider HMF or MVI
Adequate amounts in PDF
Fluoride 0.25 mg/d in areas with < 0.3 ppm for those > 6 mos
0.25 mg/d in areas with < 0.3 ppm for those > 6 mos
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CASE PRESENTATION-A.N. A.N. is a 25 WGA male who was admitted to the
NICU for prematurity and resp distress. He presents to your office 1 month after D/C.
What are some things you want to know?
Maternal labs were negative but mother suffered preeclampsia precipitating preterm delivery.
150 day hospital course notable for Long duration of intubation
Wean to HFNC then to RA Apnea of prematurity
Treated with Caffeine Abnormal sleep study prior to D/C confirming
AOP
Pt discharged home stable on RA with a prescription for Caffeine and with an apnea monitor.
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APNEA Apnea is defined by
Cessation of air flow > 20 sec < 20 sec accompanied by bradycardia or
cyanosis
How is this different from periodic breathing? Periodic breathing is defined as ≥ 3 respiratory
pauses of ≥ 3 sec with intervening episodes of respiration < 20 sec
Types Central Obstructive Mixed-most common
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APNEA OF PREMATURITY
Incidence inversely related to GA 100% between 24-29 WGA 50% between 30-32 WGA 25% between 34-35 WGA
Usually begins in 1st 2 DOL
When does it end? By 37 weeks postmenstrual age in infants
delivered ≥ 28 WGA Some infants continue to have apnea beyond 40 weeks
postmenstrual age.
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A.N. (CONT.)
During the examination, the mother asks, “When can I stop using the Caffeine?”
What are some questions that you should ask? How often has the monitor gone off? When it has gone off, what did the baby look
like? How abnormal was the sleep study? What is the corrected gestational age of the
baby? What dose of Caffeine is the baby receiving?
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CAFFEINE Mechanism of action:
Stimulatory effects on the brainstem via increasing cAMP levels
May increase diaphragmatic contractility
Dosing: Loading dose: 20-25 mg/kg IV/PO Maintenance: 5-10 mg/kg/d IV/PO Q24
Therapeutic levels: 5-25 mcg/ml
Side effects: Tachycardia, restlessness, vomiting May worsen reflux
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CAFFEINE (CONT.)
Discontinuing Caffeine: If having events
Consider checking Caffeine level and optimize dose if subtherapeutic
No events Trial off of Caffeine Continue on home apnea monitor
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A.N. (CONT.)
The mother wants to know how long he has to be on the apnea monitor and states that it is inconvenient and drives her crazy.
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APNEA MONITORS
In general, when should you be able to discontinue the apnea monitor? In infants 43 to 46 weeks postmenstrual age or
in older infants after 1 month of clinically irrelevant events.
If no recent events, discontinue at least 2-4 weeks after stopping Caffeine.
If the infant had an abnormal sleep study, consider repeating the study prior to stopping the monitor. This is a clinical decision with no scientific
evidence to support the use of sleep studies or home apnea monitoring!
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APNEA MONITORS (CONT.)
Monitors should not be used for healthy preemies with a previous hx of AOP.
Consider monitors for those infants with persistent apnea being sent home on Caffeine or in those infants with isolated, infrequent As/Bs.
Alarm settings: HR:
Low: 60 – 80 bpm High: 220 bpm
Apnea: 20 sec
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HOME OXYGEN USE
Will need concurrent care with Pulmonology to help with discontinuing oxygen
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CASE PRESENTATION-C.W.
C.W. is a 24 WGA male who was admitted to the NICU for prematurity and resp distress. He presents to Developmental Clinic 3 mos after D/C.
What are some things you want to know?
Maternal labs were negative, but mother presented with preterm labor.
Nearly 1 year hospital course notable for multiple complications particularly
Grade IV bilateral IVH
Pt discharged home on O2 with seizure medications and close neurosurgery follow-up.
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C.W. (CONT.)
The mother wants to know if it is ok that her baby is not walking as he is now 13 mos old.
Thoughts?
Consider pt’s corrected age Majority will correct by 1 year of age However, correction for developmental
milestones may be continued until 2 years of age.
What are the risk factors for abnormal development?
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EARLY INTERVENTIONS Candidates:
High risk infant Neurologic condition
IVH PVL Seizures
Visual impairment Hearing loss
At risk infant BW < 1200g GA < 32 weeks Total hospital stay > 25d APGARS < 5 at 5 min IUGR SGA
The high risk infant and the at risk infant have the potential for abnormal outcomes…normal HUS does not guarantee normal outcome, nor does abnormal HUS guarantee abnormal outcome.
Helping parents understand and cope with this (must be patient) is one of the challenges we face.
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EARLY INTERVENTION
Can be accomplished through Developmental clinic School based intervention Early Steps via parish
Multidisciplinary care Neurology PT/OT/Speech Psychology
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CASE PRESENTATION-S.W. S.W. is a 27 WGA male that was admitted to the
NICU for prematurity and resp distress. On initial D/C follow up, infant was noted to be gaining weight and doing well.
What are some things you want to know?
Maternal labs were negative, but mother presented with placental abruption.
2.5 month hospital course Short intubation period Prolonged use of supplemental O2 via HFNC Stage 2 Zone 2 ROP Multiple courses of Abx due to sepsis
Pt discharged home on RA and PolyViSol with Fe.
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S.W. (CONT.)
Upon perusal of the D/C Summary you note: Newborn screen was drawn on DOL 1 and was
found to be normal. Does this reassure you? What else should you be asking?
Hepatitis B was given prior to discharge.
BAER was equivocal.
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NEWBORN SCREENING
New state of Louisiana recommendations Premature, LBW, or sick infants
Upon admit to the NICU Hemoglobins, GALT, biotinidase enzymes and
provide baseline amino acids and acylcarnitines 48-72 hours of age
Only if 1st NBS collected < 24 hours of age 28 days of age or upon discharge
Thyroid, later onset CAH and homocystinuria in preemies
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NEWBORN SCREENING (CONT.)
Term infants All should be screened prior to discharge but no later
than 7 days of age. However, risk of false negatives if screened < 24 hrs of
age. Repeat between 1-2 wks of age but no later than 3
wks of age
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NEWBORN SCREENING (CONT.)
If a specimen is collected after a blood transfusion, repeat testing should be performed: 3 days after transfusion
To detect congenital hypothyroidism, CAH and metabolic disorders detected by MS/MS
And 90 days after last transfusion To detect sickle cell disease, biotinidase
deficiency, galactosemia and cystic fibrosis
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NEWBORN SCREENING (CONT.)
What about feeds? Some programs recommend waiting 48-72 hrs
after PN Based on the new recommendations, the timing
of feeds does not matter.
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IMMUNIZATIONS
Medically stable preemies should receive all routine vaccinations at the same chronologic age as recommended for full term infants.
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IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
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CATCH UP IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
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IMMUNIZATIONS Palivizumab (Synagis)
1st dose given during 1st week of November 5th (last) dose given in March
Indications: Infants with chronic lung dz ≤ 24 mos of age who receive
tx within 6 mos before the start of RSV season (max of 5 doses)
GA ≤ 28 WGA who are ≤ 12 mos of age at start of RSV season
≥ 28 WGA or ≤ 32 WGA who are ≤ 6 mos of age at the start of RSV season (max of 5 doses)
> 32 WGA or ≤ 35 WGA who are ≤ 3 mos of age or born during RSV season with risk factors (max of 3 doses) Daycare OR School aged siblings (< 5 yrs)
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www.cdc.gov
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S.W. (CONT.)
In addition to Developmental Clinic, what other appointments should you make for this infant? Audiology Ophthalmology
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HEARING SCREEN All infants should receive BAER or OAE in the
NICU prior to D/C. Infants should have repeat screens at 12 months
of age if < 32 WGA. F/U every 6 months after the last hearing screen
until 3 yrs of age if at risk for late onset or progressive hearing loss In utero infection Hyperbilirubinemia ECMO PPHN Syndromes Head trauma Prolonged use of ototoxic medications
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FINAL THOUGHT
Infants are discharged from the NICU with potentially obvious, treatable medical problems.
The parents, however, may be left with less-obvious emotional difficulties due to having an NICU graduate.
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FINAL THOUGHT Parents experience, among others:
Guilt Fatigue Anxiety and emotional disturbances Financial difficulties…time away from work, medical
expenses Marital stress Family stress…what do you tell older siblings?
These feelings don’t go away immediately on discharge.
Some families cope better than others.
As the PCP, it is important to understand these feelings and to support not only the patient, but the family as well. It is important to know where to refer these families if they need more support.
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