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Automated Adjustment of the Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2) and the Time Spe...
Rocha, Gustavo; Soares, Paulo; Flor-de-Lima, Filipa; Amaral, RitaIntroduction: The challenge of maintaining normoxemia in preterm infants undergoing respiratory support and oxygen therapy has led to the development of closed-loop automatic control systems for FiO2. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of these systems in maintaining SpO2 within a target range (90% - 94%) in preterm neonates receiving supplemental oxygen.Methods: We conducted a single-centre ...
Neonatal Resuscitation Practices in Portuguese Delivery Rooms: A Cross-Sectiona...
Alves, Natacha; Rocha, Gustavo; Flor-de-Lima, Filipa; Rosário, Marta; Pissarra, Susana; Mateus, Mário; Azevedo, Inês; Soares, HenriqueIntroduction: Data from previous studies have demonstrated inconsistency between current evidence and delivery room resuscitation practices in developed countries. The primary aim of this study was to assess the quality of newborn healthcare and resuscitation practices in Portuguese delivery rooms, comparing current practices with the 2021 European Resuscitation Council guidelines. The secondary aim was to comp...
The Importance of Autopsy in Early Neonatal Death in Portugal
Miranda, Marlene; Costa, Sandra; Soares, Henrique; Barbosa, Joselina; Flor-de-Lima, Filipa; Rodrigues, Manuela; Guimarães, HercíliaIntroduction: The early neonatal period is the most critical for the newborn’s life. The autopsy is important to understand the cause of death, and find other diagnoses not clinically identified. However, the rate of neonatal autopsy is declining worldwide. This study aims to characterize early neonatal death and the clinical importance of the autopsy, evaluating the concordance between clinical and pathologica...
Bebidas energéticas: Qual a realidade na adolescência?
Branco, Liliana; Flor-de-Lima, Filipa; Ferreira, Carla; Macedo, Liliana; Laranjeira, CarlaIntrodução: Nos últimos anos, tem-se verificado um aumento progressivo do consumo de bebidas energéticas (BE) nos adolescentes. No entanto, o seu consumo na população pediátrica não está recomendado. É objetivo do estudo caracterizar o padrão de consumo de BE nos adolescentes e avaliar o seu grau de conhecimento sobre este tipo de bebidas. Métodos: Aplicação de um inquérito a adolescentes a frequentar o ensino ...
Etiological Agents and Antimicrobial Susceptibility in Hospitalized Children wi...
Flor-de-Lima, Filipa; Martins, Tânia; Teixeira, Ana; Pinto, Helena; Botelho-Moniz, Edgar; Caldas-Afonso, AlbertoIntroduction: Antibiotic resistance driven by antibiotic use remains a major public health and professional concern. Our aim was to know the local prevalence of uropathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile in acute pyelonephritis.Material and Methods: A prospective study of patients admitted in a level III Pediatric Department ward with acute pyelonephritis from 1994 to 2012 was performed in Nort...
Off-Label and Unlicensed Drug Use in Neonatology: Reality in a Portuguese Unive...
Silva, Joana; Flor-de-Lima, Filipa; Soares, Henrique; Guimarães, HercíliaIntroduction: This study aims to characterize the drugs used in a Portuguese Neonatal Intensive Unit Care, assess the rate of off-label or unlicensed drugs use according to the information available in the Summary of Product Characteristics and compare results between preterm and full-term neonates.Material and Methods: A 6-month period retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in our Neonatal Intensive...