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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Quality Improvement Science

Background:

  • Management of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) lacks standardized approaches among neonatologists.
  • A significant gap exists in institution-specific, evidence-based guidelines for PDA therapeutic closure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of implementing evidence-based guidelines on PDA therapeutic closure rates.
  • To determine if adjusted odds of PDA therapy decreased post-guideline implementation in premature infants.

Main Methods:

  • A quality improvement project was conducted in infants less than 30 weeks gestational age (GA).
  • Guidelines promoting a conservative approach to PDA management were implemented.
  • Treatment frequencies and outcomes were compared before and after guideline implementation (Epoch 1 vs. Epoch 2).

Main Results:

  • PDA treatment frequency dropped from 40% to 20% after guideline implementation.
  • Treatment was more common in very preterm infants (23-26 weeks GA) compared to moderately preterm infants (27-29 weeks GA).
  • The odds of surgical ligation after indomethacin treatment decreased, particularly in older preterm infants and during Epoch 2.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing evidence-based guidelines effectively reduced both medical and surgical interventions for PDA closure.
  • The study highlights the success of a conservative management strategy in improving PDA treatment outcomes.