Respiratory outcomes in children with congenital myotonic dystrophy

PURPOSE: Congenital myotonic dystrophy (CDM) results in hypotonia and acute respiratory distress at birth. Previous studies show that prolonged periods of intubation (>4 weeks) correlate with increased mortality rates. The objective is to describe the use and duration of respiratory support in newborns with CDM and how these relate to mortality.

METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed at a tertiary pediatric hospital among children with confirmed diagnosis of CDM. The main outcome measures were: mortality, duration of invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and non-invasive partial pressure ventilation (NIPPV), along with long-term use of respiratory support and equipment.

RESULTS: A total of 18 subjects met inclusion criteria, 83%.f which had documented respiratory distress at birth, 39%.equired NIPPV, and 50%.equired intubation in the neonatal period. The earliest NIPPV was initiated at day one of life, and the latest extubation to NIPPV was at 17 days of life.

CONCLUSION: This cohort required IMV for shorter periods with earlier transitions to NIPPV which suggests a possible change in practice and earlier transition to NIPPV recently. Further data are needed to determine if there is a possible correlation between the need for NIPPV/IMV and mortality rates.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine - 15(2022), 2 vom: 22., Seite 275-279

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Omura, Jaclyn [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Maida [VerfasserIn]
Haviland, Miriam [VerfasserIn]
Apkon, Susan [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Congenital myotonic dystrophy
Intubation
Journal Article
Respiratory distress

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 28.06.2022

Date Revised 17.09.2022

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3233/PRM-200726

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM333439627