Evolution of the lipid, glycemic and blood pressure profile of premature infants: a longitudinal study

• Main Author: Viera, Cláudia Silveira
• Publication Date: 2020
• Other Authors: Favil, Pâmela Talita, Toso, Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira, Rover, Milene Sedrez, Barreto, Grasiely Masotti Scalabrin, Grassioli, Sabrina
• Format: Article
• Language: por; eng
• Source: Revista Eletrônica de Enfermagem
• Download full: https://revistas.ufg.br/fen/article/view/59190
• topic: Infant, Premature; Continuity of Patient Care; Lipid Metabolism; Blood Glucose; Neonatal Nursing; Recém-nascido Prematuro; Continuidade da Assistência ao Paciente; Metabolismo dos Lipídeos; Glicemia; Enfermagem Neonatal

Objective: To relate the evolution of the lipid, glycemic and blood pressure profile of premature infants from birth to 2 years corrected age with the classification of birth weight and sex. Methodology: Longitudinal study, initial sample of 71 premature infants, of which 31 completed outpatient follow-up. Evaluated at birth, discharge, 6 months and 2 years corrected age (weight, gestational age, lipid, glycemic, blood pressure profile). Results: Blood glucose, total cholesterol, blood pressure and triglycerides were not statistically significant in relation to birth weight nor throughout follow-up. Total cholesterol (p=0.18) and blood glucose underwent interaction with sex. Blood pressure was higher than expected at 2 years old. Growth was uniform regardless of sex. Conclusion: The lipid, glycemic and blood pressure profile of premature infants during follow-up was not influenced by the birth weight classification. The cholesterol and blood glucose concentrations were influenced by sex.