Abstract
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is important cause of preventable blindness and ocular disabilities in premature neonates.
Objectives: The current study is done to determine the role of prophylactic propranalol in prevention of retinopathy of prematurity in premature neonates (25-36 wks) and to compare the incidence of ROP in premature neonates receiving oral propranalol in those not receiving oral propranalol.
Material and Methods: This was a single centric observational prospective comparative study. The sample size of this study was 100, divided into 2 groups A and B. Group A = neonates in whom propranalol was given and Group B = neonates in whom propranalol was not given. Neonates in Group A were given oral propranalol 0.5mg/kg/day 12hourly for 14 days. ROP screening was done after 4 weeks of post menstrual age.
Results: Progression of ROP was significantly less (16%) in neonates who were given propranalol (Group A) prophylactically as compared to neonates in whom propranalol was not given (36%) Group B. Majority of neonates in Group A required no intervention (88%) as compared to those without propranalol therapy (64%) Group B.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that use of prophylactic propranalol reduces progression of ROP to higher stages as well as requirement of intervention.
Keywords: Propranalol, Neonate, ROP and Blindness.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Bismilla Mansuri
M.D Paediatrics Junior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i10.23
