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    Late Preterm and Term Birth: Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia and Birth Model
    (2016) Ozdemirci, Safak; Kut, Altug; Salgur, Funda; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0776-8349; 27115573; A-2550-2015
    Aim: To evaluate the mode of delivery's influence on development of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in term or near term infants. Methods: The hyperbilirubinemic neonates were divided into two groups according to their mode of delivery (i.e., vaginal or cesarean). The birth weight and gestational age at the time of birth, the age of the neonates in days, and the serum levels of bilirubin of the neonates at the time of hyperbilirubinemia were compared from the date of hospitalization until treatment, based on the birth model. Results: 288 were fulfilled the inclusion criteria during the neonatal period. The vaginal delivery group consisted of 157 infants (16.8%) with hyperbilirubinemia, whereas the cesarean group included 131 (22.6%) infants with hyperbilirubinemia. Neonates in the cesarean group had a significantly higher rate of hyperbilirubinemia (p = 0.01). Conclusion: This study revealed that compared with vaginal births, cesarean births led to higher rates of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
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    Risk factors and frequency of acute and permanent femoral arterial occlusion in neonates with CHD who undergo ultrasound-guided femoral arterial access
    (2023) Gokdemir, Mahmut; Cindik, Nimet; 0000-0002-5676-2747; 36062562; N-4174-2014
    Objective: We investigated frequency and risk factors of acute loss of the arterial pulse and permanent femoral arterial occlusion in neonates with CHD who underwent ultrasound-guided femoral arterial access. Methods: We divided the patients into groups according to the presence of acute loss of the arterial pulse and permanent femoral arterial occlusion. We obtained data related to patient characteristics and access variables of ultrasound-guided femoral arterial access from our database of cardiac catheterisation between August, 2017 and May, 2021. We used an echocardiography-S6, 12-MHz linear probe, 21-gauge needle, 0.018"guidewire, and a 4F sheath for arterial access. Results: Ultrasound-guided femoral arterial access was obtained in 323 (98.8%) of the 327 neonates. We identified acute loss of the arterial pulse in 130 (40.2%) patients and permanent femoral arterial occlusion in 19 (5.9%) patients. Median weight was 3.05 (Interquartile range (IQR): 2.80-3.40) kg, first attempt success rate was 88.2%, and median access time was 46 sec (IQR: 23-94). Logistic regression analysis identified coarctation of the aorta (odds ratio: 2.46; 95% CI: 1.30-4.66; p = 0.006) as independent risk factor for acute loss of the arterial pulse, but did not identify any independent risk factors for permanent femoral arterial occlusion. Conclusions: This study showed coarctation of the aorta as an independent risk factor for acute loss of the arterial pulse, but did not identify any independent factors for permanent femoral arterial occlusion in neonates with CHD. Although most cases of acute loss of the arterial pulse resolve in the early period, the frequency of permanent femoral arterial occlusion remains high despite effective treatment.
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    The prevalence and diagnostic criteria of health-care associated infections in neonatal intensive care units in Turkey: A multicenter point- prevalence study
    (2021) Demirdag, Tugba Bedir; Koc, Esin; Tezer, Hasan; Oguz, Suna; Satar, Mehme; Saglam, Ozge; Uygun, Saime Sunduz; Onal, Esra; Hirfanoglu, Ibrahim Murat; Tekgunduz, Kadir; Oygur, Nihal; Bulbul, Ali; Zubarioglu, Adil Umut; Ustun, Nuran; Unal, Sezin; Aygun, Canan; Karagol, Belma Saygili; Zenciroglu, Aysegul; Oncel, M. Yekta; Saglik, Adviye Cakil; Okulu, Emel; Terek, Demet; Narli, Nejat; Aliefendioglu, Didem; Gursoy, Tugba; Unal, Sevim; Turkmen, Munevver Kaynak; Narter, Fatma Kaya; Ciftdemir, Nukhet Aladag; Beken, Serdar; Cakir, Salih Cagri; Yigit, Sule; Coban, Asuman; Ecevit, Ayse; Celik, Yalcin; Kulali, Ferit; 0000-0002-2232-8117; 33546932; AAJ-4616-2021
    Background: Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) in the neonatal period cause substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Our purpose was to determine the prevalence of HAIs, antimicrobial susceptibility of causative agents, and the adaptivity of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria in neonatal HAI diagnosis. Methods: A HAI point prevalence survey was conducted in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) of 31 hospitals from different geographic regions in Turkey. Results: The Point HAI prevalence was 7.6%. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and late onset sepsis were predominant. The point prevalence of VAP was 2.1%, and the point prevalence of CLABSI was 1.2% in our study. The most common causative agents in HAIs were Gram-negative rods (43.0%), and the most common agent was Klebsiella spp (24.6%); 81.2% of these species were extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) (& thorn;). Blood culture positivity was seen in 33.3% of samples taken from the umbilical venous catheter, whereas 0.9% of samples of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) were positive. In our study, 60% of patients who had culture positivity in endotracheal aspirate or who had purulent endotracheal secretions did not have any daily FiO2 change (p = 0.67) and also 80% did not have any increase in positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) (p = 0.7). On the other hand, 18.1% of patients who had clinical deterioration compatible with VAP did not have endotracheal culture positivity (p = 0.005). Conclusions: Neonatal HAIs are frequent adverse events in district and regional hospitals. This at-risk population should be prioritized for HAI surveillance and prevention programs through improved infection prevention practices, and hand hygiene compliance should be conducted. CDC diagnostic criteria are not sufficient for NICUs. Future studies are warranted for the diagnosis of HAIs in NICUs.