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An antibiotic a day doesn't keep BPD away

Azithromycin Therapy for Chronic Lung Disease (AZTEC) trial in #preemies < 30 weeks finds no diff in death or BPD at 36 weeks (42 vs 45%) even in subgroups with ureaplasma app colonization
pulmonologyadvisor.com/news/azithromy…
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Ahhh yes. The PDA. Tim Hundscheid 🇳🇱 with a lovely summary of the ongoing controversies… 🤯 #SPIN2024

Micro-Modified Seldinger Technique for PICC insertion
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Of course, Week #1 of the #52MoreChallenge must belong to Dr. Mel Avery,
Avery M, Mead J. Surface Properties in Relation to Atelectasis and HMD. AMA Journal of Disease in Children. 1959 May;97(5, Part 1):517-23: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13649082/

Today we’re launching the sequel to #52in52RCTChallenge . For those who were doing other things in the pre-COVID times, that initiative shone a spotlight on some classic RCTs that have shaped practice or provided an excuse to discuss various methodological points.

Take two short surveys from our partners, and contribute to the development of solutions that meet the needs of the neonatal community! More info and links here ->
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Magills Forcep - how small size do you have?
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Open vs. Closed cod nursing - how do you manage (larger demand of) fluids if the infant is placed in an open cod?
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After missing out on PAS 2024, wanted to create a thread of take home messages/practice changing/thought provoking learnings from this year. If you have attended PAS, please share 2 take home points from your experience & also tag a few friends who attended. #PAS2024 #neoEBM

Fortifier & Anti Reflux (alginate) - do you add those two in the same feeds or do you keep them separate? Please share your thoughts here ->
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Respiratory outcomes and survival after unplanned extubation in NICU

Reintubation rates:
Green=planned
Orange=unplanned

Unplanned extubation very undesired - 4% leads to CPR required

Prospective cohort SEPREVEN trial 🇫🇷
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Happy to receive this award. #99nicumeetup was a fully enjoyed learning experience. If we talk about future, this is the model for non-liquid conferences. Practice-focused, closeness from speakers, nice & relaxed atmosphere, sharing knowledge. and best coffee!, Dr Vicky Payne

📢 99nicu Meetup: Warm congrats for Best Poster Award to Roser Porta + reflections on the (possible) future of neonatal care
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Question for Evidence-Based Neo & 🤖#𝕟𝕖𝕠𝕋𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣. What is your practice for delayed cord clamping/ cord milking in MONOCHORIONIC multiples. Looking to the experts Anup Katheria Ola Andersson Satyan. Comments welcomed.

How should we pasteurize donor breast milk? neonatalresearch.org/2024/04/23/how…

Recently X sent me nasty antisemitic tweets. I no longer read X, and only use it to publicize my blog posts. Please join me in the #nicuverse
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Preterm brain injury ultrasound imaging guide is available now for free
We hope this along with the consensus paper ( included) will decrease variability in the diagnosis

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If babies are treated with opioids for withdrawal but exposed to eat, sleep, console vs FNAS it still makes a difference! Mean 6.3 days ⬇️ tx in the ESC care approach group vs usual care group Mean LOS 📷6.2 days with the ESC care approach tinyurl.com/3aehefhv #neoTwitter

Arguably one of the more important commentaries in the past year for #neoEBM and #NeoTwitter . A reminder that it's not just the evidence, it's how we process it. Consider the following extracts, then see the last two paragraphs of article for some practical mitigation recs.

Late systemic administration of dexam. is considered an effective intervention to reduce the risk of BPD in infants with a high risk profile for BPD.
Endotracheal instillation of budesonide with surfactant as a carrier is a promising intervention.
doi.org/10.1002/146518…