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Original Article
Extubation Time by Birth Weight and the Predictors for Success/Failure at the First Extubation in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Chang Won Choi, Sung Eun Park, Ga Won Jeon, Eun Jung Yoo, Jong Hee Hwang, Yun Sil Chang, Won Soon Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(5):488-494.   Published online May 15, 2005
Purpose : To outline the aspects of extubation by birth weight and find the predictors for success/ failure at the first extubation in extremely low birth weight infants. Methods : One hundred thirteen extremely low birth weight infants(<1,000 g) who were admitted to NICU at Samsung Seoul Hospital between Jan. 2000 and Jun. 2004 were enrolled. Clinical characteristics that are thought...
Survival Rate in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Jae Ju Cho, Soon Bum Lee, Woo Sung Park, Young Pyo Chang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(5):505-509.   Published online May 15, 2004
Purpose : We observed changes in the outcome of very low birth weight infants(VLBWI) admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit(NICU) of Dankook University Hospital(DKUH) in the last six years. Methods : The distribution of birth weight and gestational age, survival rate, neonatal complications, and causes of death for 228 VLBWI who had been admitted to DKUH from 1st January...
The Effect of Parenteral Nutrition and Respiratory Distress Syndrome in the Early Neonatal Period on Bone Mineralization at the Time of Reaching 2 kg Body Weight in Premature Infants
Yun-Jin Lee, Su-Eun Park, Jae-Hong Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(4):368-372.   Published online April 15, 2004
Purpose : To evaluate the effect of parenteral nutrition in early neonatal period on bone mineralization at the time of reaching 2 kg body weight in premature infants, bone mineral density(BMD) in infants who received long-term parenteral nutrition in the early neonatal period was measured and compared with infants who received enteral nutrition only. Methods : Twenty low birth weight infants(those...
Risk Factors of Nephrocalcinosis in Very Low Birth Weight(VLBW) Infants
Gyu Hong Shim, Jin A Lee, Yun Jung Shin, Ee Kyung Kim, June Dong Park, Beyong Il Kim, Jung Hwan Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(3):275-281.   Published online March 15, 2004
Purpose : Nephrocalcinosis in very low birth weight(VLBW) infants were known to be caused by a longer duration of furosemide use. However, etiologies, pathogenesis and risk factors remain unclear. Therefore, we examined the incidence and risk factors of nephrocalcinosis in VLBW infants retrospectively. Methods : Inborn babies of birth weights less than 1,500 gm were examined retrospectively. Data were reviewed on...
A Study on the Changes in Ventilator Care Rate and Outcome of Very Low Birth Weight Infants During Last Four Years
Byun Kyung Jung, Yeoung Ju Kim, Sang Geel Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(11):1073-1079.   Published online November 15, 2003
Purpose : Recently there has been a decrease in ventilator care rate and duration of very low birth weight infants(VLBWI) in Fatima Hospital. The aims of this study were to survey the frequency and duration of ventilation in VLBWI and to develop a non-invasive neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) policy. Methods : We performed a retrospective study of 284 newborn of...
Changes in Incidence, Survival Rate and Morbidity of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Young Ok Kim, Sun Hui Kim, Chang Yee Cho, Young Youn Choi, Jin Hwa Kook, Tae Ju Hwang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(8):769-776.   Published online August 15, 2003
Purpose : The survival rate of very low birth weight infants(VLBWI) has improved by virtue of specialized neonatal care. This study was performed to analyze the changes in incidence, survival rate and morbidity of VLBWI who admitted to Chonnam National University Hospital from 1996 to 2001. Methods : We enrolled 565 VLBWI, and compared the incidence and the survival rate according...
Comparison of Rehospitalization during the First Year of Life in Normal and Low Birth Weight Infants Discharged from NICU
Sae Ah Min, Myung Won Jeon, Sun Hee Yu, Oh Kyung Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(12):1503-1511.   Published online December 15, 2002
Purpose : Although the short- and long-term outcomes of low birth weight(LBW) neonatal intensive care unit(NICU) survivors have been extensively studied, much less information is available for normal birth weight(NBW) infants(greater than 2,500 gm) who require NICU care. Methods : We retrospectively examined the neonatal hospitalizations and one year health status of 302 NBW and 131 LBW admissions to our...
A Clinical Characteristics of Systemic Candidiasis in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit : Comparison with Systemic Bacterial Infection
Jung Hwa Lim, Kyung Pil Park, Jin Kyung Kim, Heng Mi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(7):847-854.   Published online July 15, 2002
Purpose : Long term hospitalized infants in neonatal intensive care units(NICUs) are prone to systemic infection. It is important to differentiate systemic candidiasis from systemic bacterial infection early in the course. Thus, in this study, we have compared clinical characteristics of systemic candidiasis and systemic bacterial infection, in premature low birth weight infants. Methods : Retrospective chart review of the medical...
Changes in the Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Shung Shin Kim, Moon Hee Kim, Jae Won Shin, Sun Young Ko, Eun Kyung Lee, Yun Sil Chang, I Seok Kang, Won Soon Park, Mun Hyang Lee, Sang Il Lee, Heung Jae Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(7):828-835.   Published online July 15, 2002
Purpose : The outcomes of infants weighing less than 1,500 gm(very low birth weight infant : VLBWI) reflect recent progress in neonatal intensive care. In this study, we analyzed changes over time in survival rate and morbidity of VLBWIs during the past seven years. Methods : A retrospective review of medical records was analyzed for VLBWIs admitted to the neonatal intensive...
The Role of Aldosterone on the Development of Renal Tubular Reabsorption in Low Birth Weight Infants
Byung Min Choi, Hoe Kyoung Koo, Jin Won Yook, Kyoung Bum Kim, Gi Young Jang, Moon Hee Kim, Kee Hwan Yoo, Young Sook Hong, Joo Won Lee, Soon Kyum Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(11):1233-1242.   Published online November 15, 2001
Purpose : To determine the postnatal changes in aldosterone action on the renal tubular reabsorption in low birth weight(LBW) infants, we assessed the relation of the aldosterone concentrations to renal parameters during the first 10 days of life. Methods : Twenty LBW infants were evaluated and their gestational ages ranged from 32.4 to 39.3 weeks and their birth weights ranged from...
The Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis Using Nested PCR in Prematurity and Delivery of Low Birth Weight Infant
Jae Ho Noh, Hye Kyung Lee, Han Jin Kim, Yong Sik Min, Kyeong Bae Park, Joon Soo Park, Young Chang Kim, Sung Ran Cho
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(8):875-880.   Published online August 15, 2001
Purpose : Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) has generally been more sensitive than traditional tests for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis which has been a leading cause of sexually transmitted disease. We performed this study to find out if there is an association between C. trachomatis infection and low birth weight(LBW) or prematurity. Methods : The study included 98 premature or LBW infants...
Influence of Phototherapy on Incidence of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Birth W eight Infants
Hee Seok Kim, Ee Kyung Kim, Yun Kyoung Lee, Hee Eun Lee, Chan Hwu Park, Kyung Ran Park, Jun Dong Park, Beyong Il Kim, Woong Heum Kim, Jung-Hwan Choi, Yong Su Yun, Chong Ku Yun, Jeong Mi Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(10):1410-1418.   Published online October 15, 1997
Purpose : Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) is a common disease in very low birth weight infants(VLBWI). Hemodynamically significant PDA increases the morbidity and mortality of premature infants. Based on experimental model, light inhibits the constriction of immature piglet' s ductal rings. No specific mechanism adequately explains the effect of light on the relaxation of PDA. Several hypotheses, including activation of photosensitive metabolites, alterations in receptors, or...
Impact of Perinatal Risk Factors on Mental or Psychomotor Developmental Outcome of Very Low Birth W eight Infants
Eun Kyung Jin, Jong Uk Kim, Do Whan Kil, Oh Kyung Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(9):1202-1209.   Published online September 15, 1997
Purpose : To determine which perinatal risk factors influence neurodevelopmental outcome, we try to investigate which perinatal risk factors are correlated with Baley mental or psychomotor developmental index using BSID-Ⅱ test(Baley Scales of Infant Development, Ⅱ) in long term follow up of very low birth weight who received neonatal intensive care. Methods : This study was performed on 56 very low birth weight infants with...
Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcome on Very Low Birth Weight Infants During 2 Years
Eun Suk Kim, Jong Uk Kim, Oh Kyung Lee, Wan Soeb Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(5):641-651.   Published online May 15, 1996
Purpose : By rapid development of neonatal intensive care from 1960, we are able to expect the long survival of the very low birth weight infants. But, there were high risk of poor growth, neurodevelopmental delay, deafness, and blindness in very low birth weight infants. So, it is important to follow-up after discharge. We try to compare normal term infants with...
Effect of Intravenous Immunoglobulin(IVIG) on Renal Function in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Hwa Young Jang, Haeng Mi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(4):475-481.   Published online April 15, 1996
Purpose : This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of IVIG infusion on renal function in VLBW infants. IVIG has been proved quite safe in neonates given prophylactic and therapeutic doses. But nephrotoxicity is not recognized as adverse in IVIG therapy, only several previous adult cases have been noted. Methods : For a total of ten VLBW infants who had...
Clinical Study on Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Sha Young Choi, Dae Young Jang, Oh Kyung Lee, Wan Seob Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(5):628-635.   Published online May 15, 1994
Medical records of very low birth weight infants weighing less than 1500 grams at birth were reviewed and analyzed. One hundred and forty three infants who were admitted to neonatal intensive care unit of Presbyterian Medical Center, including those who were born and transferred from other hospitals, from January 1987 to December 1991 were examined and the following results were obtained; 1)...
Case Report
Furosemide-Induced Nephrocalcinosis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(4):553-559.   Published online April 15, 1994
Renal calcifications are a recognized complication of furosemide therapy in premature infants. Particularly in infants with chronic lung disease, the use of this potent diuretic is associated with hypercalciuria, which may predispose the infant to medullary nephrocalcinosis and renal calculi. We experienced two cases of nephrocalcinosis in very low birth weight infants. One had bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pneumonia, patent ductus arteriosus,...
Original Article
Clinical Observation for Low Birth Weight Infants
Hye Jin Lee, Soon Wan Kwon, Soon Ok Byun, Ji Sub Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(7):928-935.   Published online July 15, 1993
Clinical observations were made on 338 low birth weight infants, who were delivered at Pusan Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital, during the 3 year periods from 1989 to 1991. The results were as follows; 1) The incidence of LBWI was 5.6% and sex ratio was 1:1.09. Among them AGA was 62.7%. 2) Of all infants, 47.3% were in the birth weight range of 2251-2500...
Neurosonographic Diagnosis of Periventricular-Intaventricular Hemorrhage in Low Birth Weiht Infants
Hee Seok Koh, Dong Kyun Ryu, Young Tack Jang, Oh Kyung Lee, Jin Ok Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(1):57-66.   Published online January 15, 1993
Periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (PV-IVH) is one of the most important neurologic lesion of the low birth weight infants. Serial neurosonographic examinations were performed in 113 low birth weight infants who were admitted to the neonatal internsive care unit of Presbyterian Medical Center from November 1, 1990 to July 31, 1991. The results were summarized as follows: 1) The incidence of PV-IVH in he study...
Evaluation of the Development of High Risk Low Birth Weight Infants Using Bayley Developmental Test
Chul Lee, Yil Seob Lee, Hyung Rae Cho, Dong Kwan Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(1):38-48.   Published online January 15, 1993
Forty two high risk low birth weight infants who had been admitted in neonatal intensive care unit at Yongdong Severance Hospital from August 1987 to July 1990 and followed up in the high risk infants follow-up clinic were studied for evaluation of their development using the Bayley developmental test at the age of 9 month (corrected age). The results obtained were...
Statistical Study on the Incidence and Mortality Rate of Low Birth Weight Infant
Sun-ae Kang, Jae-Kag Choi, Yeon-Kyun Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(12):1690-1695.   Published online December 15, 1992
A statistical study on the icidence and mortality rate of low birth weight infant (LBW) was done on 11,406 newborns delivered at Wonkwang University Hospital during 9 years from Jan. 1,983 to Dec. 1,991. The results were as follows, 1) The incidence of LBW was 10.2%. 2) The incidence of LBW was higher than that of other hospital delivery (p<0.005). 3) Mortality rate of...
Clinical Observation on Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Jong Soo Lee, Mi Young Yeo, Byung Hak Lim, Sang Geel Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(1):44-50.   Published online January 15, 1992
Charts of very low birth weight infants weighing less than 1500 gms at birth were revieved and the results were analyzed. Infants were 152 in numbers, admitted to nursery in Fatima Hospital from January 1986 to December 1989 including outborns. Results were as follow: 1) The incidence of very low birth weight was 5.78/1000 among 26270 newborn infants. 2) Maternal high...
Clinical and statistical observation for very low birth weight infants.
Sung Shin Park, Ji Hee Jung, Dong Hwan Lee, Sang Jhoo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(12):1629-1640.   Published online December 31, 1991
We made clinical and statistical observation of 90 very low birth weight infants who were admitted at Soonchunhyang university hospital during the 6 years period from January 1985 through December 1990. The result obtained were as follows: 1) The incidence of very low birth weight infant during 6 years period was 0.68%, and the mortality rate was 488/1000 very low birth weight infants. 2) There was no obvious...
Neurosonographic Follow-up Study in Low Weight Infants.
Yil Sub Lee, Chul Lee, Ran Namgung, Dong Gwan Han, Ki Keun Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1988;31(12):1573-1579.   Published online December 31, 1988
Serial neurosonographic examinations were performed in 34 low birth weight infants who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Yong-Dong Severance Hospital. Among them, 14 (41 %)were found to have periventicular-intraventricular hemorrhage. The initial hemorrhage occured in the first three days of life among 71% infants. After initial hemorrhage, hemorrhage was decreased in size and thereafter absorbed. Fourteen (44%) infants demonsrated cysts...
Clinical Observation on the Change of Body Weight in Low Birth Weight Infant.
Dae Young Kim, Gong Sick Kim, Young Bong Park, Sang Kee Park, Chang Soo Ra
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1988;31(11):1432-1436.   Published online November 30, 1988
A clinical and statistical observation was made on 102 LBWIs who were admitted to the newborn nursery of Chosun University Hospital during 4 years from Jaunary, 1983 to December, 1987. The results were as follows: 1) The maximum weight loss was found on average 4.9 days after birth, the duration of returning to the birth weight was the average 9.4 days, and appeared to be...
Clinical Survey of Very low Birth Weight Infant.
Seong Sook Jeon, Wha Mo Lee, Yang Sook Choi, Son Sang Seo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1988;31(9):1120-1125.   Published online September 30, 1988
A clinical survey of Very Low Brith Weight Infant was done on 27,170 infants bom at II Sin Christian Hospital between Jan. 1 1983 and Dec. 31 1986. The results were as follows; 1) The incidence of VLBWI in the 27,170 births was 1.0%, and there was no annual variation. 2) Among 10,749 multiparaty there was a higher incidence of VLBWI (1.4%) compared to that in primiparity...
The Result of Intensive Care on the very Low Birth Weight Infants(1001~1500gm).
Seo Jeong Kim, Ran Namgung, Chul Lee, Dong Gwan Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1988;31(1):29-39.   Published online January 31, 1988
The clinical study on the results of intensive care was performed on the 137 very low birth weight infants with birth weight of 1001-1500 gram who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Severance hospital from 1981 to 1986. The results were as follows. 1) The range of gestational age of very low birth weight infants was from 22 to 40 weeks, most predominantly...
Clinical Observation on Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
Ran Ah Kim, Yeong Jee Kim, Kyung Hee KIm, Keun Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(1):26-31.   Published online January 31, 1986
Charts of very low birth weight infants weighing less than 1,500 grams at birth were reviewed and the results analyzed. Infants were 107 in numbers, admitted to NICU, Ewha Womans University Hospital for the period of 4 years from July 1980 to June 1984 including outborns. Results were as follows: 1) Incidence of very low birth weight infant was 1....
Follow Up Study of the Low Birth Weight Infants Less than Birth Weight 1,500 grams.
Hyun Sook Yoon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1984;27(7):648-657.   Published online July 31, 1984
The growth and development of very low birth weight infants was evaluated in 92 of 114 survivors out of 384 babies weighing less than 1,500 grams who were born from January 1976 to December 1979 in Il-Sin Hospital. The mean birth weight and gestional age were 1,378±15.2 grams and 31±0.6 wks. Apgar score 5 or more at five minutes were...
The Effect of Blue Light and White Light, Continous and Intermittent Phototherapy in the Treatment of Jaundice for the Low Birth Weight Infants.
Ki Tae Kim, Heon Kyung Lee, Woo Yeong Chung, Soon Youg Lee, Yeon Soon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1983;26(4):299-303.   Published online April 30, 1983
The effect of phototherapy was studied between blue and white lights, and continuous and intermittent regimens in the treatment of jaundice for the low birth weights at Busan Children’s Hospital from October, 1981 to March, 1982. The results were as following: 1) The duration of phototherapy necessary to reduce serum bilirubin level below 8 mg/dl were 58.9 hours with blue light, and 102.3 hours with white...