Affiliation
Department of Neonatology, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork.Issue Date
2012-01-31T16:43:43ZMeSH
Antibodies, Monoclonal/*therapeutic useAntibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
Antiviral Agents/*therapeutic use
Bronchiolitis/*prevention & control/virology
Clinical Protocols
Female
Guideline Adherence
Humans
Infant, Newborn
*Infant, Premature
Ireland
Male
Physician's Practice Patterns/*statistics & numerical data
Questionnaires
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections/*prevention & control
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Ir Med J. 2010 May;103(5):141-4.Journal
Irish medical journalPubMed ID
20666085Abstract
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants. Palivizumab is an immunoprophylactic agent for RSV prevention in preterm infants and those with neonatal chronic lung disease. This study examines its use across neonatal units in Ireland. A questionnaire was administered to one Consultant Neonatologist or Paediatrician in each of the 20 maternity centres in Ireland about their guidelines for Palivizumab administration. There is variation in administration of Palivizumab with little consistency found between protocols reported in terms of age and presence of chronic lung disease. Ten centres have in house protocols, 3 centres use the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) guidelines, 2 centres prefer the UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidelines and 3 centres do not have a set protocol. Four participants felt its use has impacted on hospital admissions and 61% believe its use is cost effective. The budgetary implication for immunoprophylaxis with Palivizumab in Ireland is estimated at 1.5 to 2 million euros annually. Given current pharmacoeconomic constraints there is a need to implement a national protocol on RSV immunoprophylaxis.Language
engISSN
0332-3102 (Print)0332-3102 (Linking)
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