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The Anthropometric Measurements and Percentile Curves of Children Aged 0-5 Years in Eastern Turkey
(Univ West indies Faculty Medical Sciences, 2021) Sal, E.; Dogan, M.; Cesur, Y.; Ariyuca, S.; Basaranoglu, M.; Kaya, A.; Mazicioglu, M.
Objective: To determine the growth reference value of children in our province and to compare these values with current values of the USA and other local values of our country. Methods: A total of 615 boys and 586 girls with different socioeconomic levels and ages of 0-5 years were included in the study. In all children, weight, height, head circumference, abdominal circumference, hip circumference, mid-arm circumference, and lower segment length were taken. All measurements were performed by the same paediatrician. The lambda-mu-sigma method was used for the preparation of percentile curves. Results: The body weight, head circumference and chest circumference measurements of boys were significantly higher than those in girls. Anthropometric measurements of children in high-income groups were higher than those in the low-income group. All of the anthropometric parameters except upper mid-arm circumference were higher in children fed with breast milk and formula milk than in children who only fed with breast milk. The relation between the mother's education level and anthropometric parameters was insignificant. Conclusion: Our results showed that the anthropometric measurements of our children were similar to those of west Turkey as well as those of the United States. On the other hand, our children's anthropometric measurements were higher than other local values. Relatively high values of height have been interpreted as a genetic feature.
A Case of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Mimicking Leukodystrophy
(2010) Kaya, A.; Acikgoz, M.; Ustyol, L.; Avcu, S.; Sal, E.; Okur, M.; Caksen, H.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a monophasic, immune-mediated demyelinating disorder that can follow immunizations or more often infections including rubeola, rubella, varicella, herpes zoster, mumps, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or, more commonly, other nonspecific upper respiratory tract infections. Documentation of a preceding illness is not required to make this diagnosis. This report examines the case of a 9-month-old male patient presenting with the features of an acute leukodystrophy following innoculation with the mixed vaccine Pentaxim (Sanofi Pasteur, LyonFrance) while suffering from a lower respiratory tract infection, and who was eventually diagnosed as ADEM. The case is presented as a reminder that ADEM can sometimes be linked to lower respiratory tract infection and vaccination, and that the features in such cases can be confused with leukodystrophy.
Comparison of Cerebral Oximeter and Pulse Oximeter Values in the First 72 Hours in Premature, Asphyctic and Healthy Newborns
(Univ West indies Faculty Medical Sciences, 2014) Kaya, A.; Okur, M.; Sal, E.; Peker, E.; Kostu, M.; Tuncer, O.; Kirimi, E.
Aim: The monitoring of oxygenation is essential for providing patient safety and optimal results. We aimed to determine brain oxygen saturation values in healthy, asphyctic and premature newborns and to compare cerebral oximeter and pulse oximeter values in the first 72 hours of life in neonatal intensive care units. Methods: This study was conducted at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Van Yuzuncu Yil University Research and Administration Hospital. Seventy-five neonatal infants were included in the study (28 asphyxia, 24 premature and 23 mature healthy infants for control group). All infants were studied within the first 72 hours of life. We used a Somanetics 5100C cerebral oximeter (INVOS cerebral/somatic oximeter, Troy, MI, USA). The oxygen saturation information was collected by a Nellcor N-560 pulse oximeter (Nellcor-Puriton Bennet Inc, Pleasanton, CA, USA). Results: In the asphyxia group, the cerebral oximeter average was 76.85 +/- 14.1, the pulse oximeter average was 91.86 +/- 5.9 and the heart rate average was 139.91 +/- 22.3. Among the premature group, the cerebral oximeter average was 79.08 +/- 9.04, the pulse oximeter average was 92.01 +/- 5.3 and the heart rate average was 135.35 +/- 17.03. In the control group, the cerebral oximeter average was 77.56 +/- 7.6, the pulse oximeter average was 92.82 +/- 3.8 and the heart rate average was 127.04 +/- 19.7. Conclusion: Cerebral oximeter is a promising modality in bedside monitoring in neonatal intensive care units. It is complementary to pulse oximeter. It may be used routinely in neonatal intensive care units.
Comparıson of Pulse Oxymeter and Cerebral Oxymeter Values in Healthy Newborns in the First Five Mınutes of Life
(Nobelmedicus, 2014) Taskin, G.A.; Kaya, A.; Sal, E.; Üstyol, L.; Peker, E.; Tuncer, O.; Kırımi, E.
Objective: Practical approaches in delivery rooms have been discussed about oxygen usage in recent years. In this study, it was aimed to correlate preductal arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate per minute and serebral oxygen saturation (SbO2) values of first five minutes of life and to try the pulse oxymeter (PO) and cerebral oxymeter (SO) usage practice in delivery room. Material and Method: A hundred healthy term uncomplicated newborn babies, who were born via normally spontan vaginal route, were included in the study. SpO2, SbO2, heart rate measurements and blood gase analysis of first five minutes of postnatal life were completed. Babies, who needed oxygen during measurements, were not taken in to the study.. Results: While postnatal 1st minute SpO2 value was 83.0±4.4 (74-94)%; at 5th minute these measurements reached to 92.9±3.5 (85-98)% with gradually increment. Except values of 4th and 5th minutes; SpO2 values were found statistically significant high with each other (p<0.05). At SbO2 measurements, suitable data was taken from 100% of the babies in first minute of life. While postnatal mean SbO2 value of the first minute was 48.9±9.9 (32-74)%; these measurements were reached to 69.9±9.5 (46-89)% at 5th minute gradually increment as like as SpO2 values. Conclusion: SO is complementary to PO in delivery room and can be used routinely. It was seen also in our study; oxygen need of newborns can be determined faster and more accurately with SO use in delivery room so unnecessary oxygen usage and its potential risks can be avoided.. © 2015, Nobelmedicus. All Rights Reserved.
Joubert Syndrome Associated With Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Newborn Infant
(Medecine Et Hygiene, 2009) Peker, E.; Kirimi, E.; Sal, E.; Ceylan, A.; Ustyol, L.; Caksen, H.