Abstract
Background: Infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and expected mild pulmonary hypoplasia have an estimated survival rate of 90%. Current guidelines for delivery room management do not consider the individual patient's disease severity, but an individualized approach with spontaneous breathing instead of routine mechanical ventilation could be beneficial for the mildest cases. We developed a resuscitation algorithm for this individualized approach serving two purposes: improving the success rate by structuring the approach and providing a guideline for other centers. Methods: An initial algorithm was discussed with all local stakeholders. Afterwards, the resulting algorithm was refined using input from international experts. Results: Eligible CDH infants: left-sided defect, observed to expected lung-to-head ratio ≥50%, gestational age at birth ≥37.0 weeks, and no major associated structural or genetic abnormalities. To facilitate fetal-to-neonatal transition, we propose to start stabilization with non-invasive respiratory support and to adjust this individually. Conclusions: Infants with mild CDH might benefit from an individualized approach for neonatal resuscitation. Herein, we present an algorithm that could serve as guidance for centers implementing this.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 945090 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Frontiers in Pediatrics |
Volume | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Jul 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors thank Dr. R. C. J. de Jonge, E. E. Langenberg, Dr. N. van Paassen, Profs. Drs. D. Tibboel, and R. M. H. Wijnen from the Erasmus MC for their contribution to this algorithm. This proposal has been endorsed by the European Scientific Collaboration on Neonatal Resuscitation Research (ESCNR), a section of the European Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR), and the CDH EURO Consortium.
Funding Information:
EH-O and PD are supported by a grant from Sophia Children's Hospital Foundation (SSWO, grant S19-12).
Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2022 Horn-Oudshoorn, Knol, Cochius-den Otter, te Pas, Hooper, Roberts, Rafat, Schaible, de Boode, van der Lee, Debeer, Kipfmueller, Roehr, Reiss and DeKoninck.