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The Newborn Lung: Neonatology Questions and Controversies E-Book

The Newborn Lung: Neonatology Questions and Controversies E-Book

Eduardo Bancalari

(2012)

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Abstract

The Newborn Lung, a volume in Dr. Polin’s Neonatology: Questions and Controversies Series, offers expert authority on the toughest challenges in neonatal pulmonology and respiratory care. This medical reference book will help you provide better evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes with research on the latest advances.

  • Reconsider how you handle difficult practice issues with coverage that address these topics head on, offering opinions from the leading experts in the field, supported by the best available evidence.
  • Find information quickly and easily with a consistent chapter organization.
  • Get the most authoritative advice available from world-class neonatologists who have the inside track on new trends and developments in neonatal care.
  • Stay current in practice with in-depth coverage of presentation, pathogenesis, epidemiology, and prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia; short and long-term outcomes of oxygenation strategies in preterm infants; and many other hot topics in neonatal respiratory care.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Half title page i
Series page ii
The Newborn Lung: Neonatology Questions and Controversies iii
Copyright Page iv
Contributors v
Series Foreword ix
Preface xi
Table Of Contents xiii
A Normal and Abnormal Lung Development 1
1 Molecular Bases for Lung Development, Injury, and Repair 3
Stages of Lung Development 4
Embryonic Stage 4
Pseudoglandular Stage 5
Canalicular Stage 5
Saccular Stage 6
Alveolar Stage 6
Molecular Regulation of Lung Bud Initiation and Tracheal-Esophageal Separation 6
Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions Control Branching Morphogenesis 8
FGF10-FGFR2b Signaling: Driving Force for Branching Morphogenesis 8
Control of FGF10-FGFR2b Signaling by Shh and Sprouty 8
BMP Signaling: Controversial Role in Regulating Branching Morphogenesis 8
TGF-β Signaling Inhibits Branching 9
Wnt Signaling: Autocrine and Paracrine Effects on Branching Morphogenesis 10
Summary 10
Regulatory Mechanisms of Alveologenesis 11
Myofibroblast Differentiation and Elastin Deposition: Key to Alveolar Septation 11
VEGF Signaling Mediates Alveolar Epithelial-Endothelial Interaction in Alveolarization 12
Regulation of Pulmonary Vascular Development 13
Vascular Morphogenesis 13
VEGF-Mediated Epithelial-Endothelial Interaction in Vascular Development 14
Additional Angiogenic Factors in Vascular Development 14
Lung Injury and Repair: Disruption of Normal Lung Development 16
Increased TGF-β Signaling in Neonatal Lung Injury and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 16
Decreased VEGF Signaling in Neonatal Lung Injury and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 18
Imbalance of MMPs and Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases in Neonatal Lung Injury and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 19
Conclusions 20
References 20
2 Genetic Influences in Lung Development and Injury 29
Genetic Influences in Lung Development: Animal Models 29
Adenosine Triphosphate–Binding Cassette Transporter A3 29
β-Catenin 30
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 30
Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor Type 1A 30
Coactivator-Associated Arginine Methyltransferase 1 30
CCAAT Enhancer–Binding Protein α 31
Cytidylyltransferase-α 31
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase 31
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 31
ErbB4 32
Eyes Absent 32
Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 32
Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 32
Forkhead Box f1 32
Forkhead Box m1 32
Gata6 32
Glucocorticoid Receptor 33
G Protein–Coupled Receptor 4 33
Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor-3β 33
Homeobox a-5 33
Kruppel-Like Factor 5 33
Lysophosphatidylcholine Acyltransferase 1 34
Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor 34
GlcNac N-Deacetylase/N-Sulfotranferase-1 34
Nmyc 34
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-A 34
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-C 34
Prophet of Pit 1 34
Pten 35
Retinoic Acid Receptor β 35
Sonic Hedgehog 35
Surfactant Protein-B 35
Thyroid Transcription Factor-1 35
Transforming Growth Factor-β1 35
Transforming Growth Factor-β3 36
Transforming Growth Factor-β Receptor II 36
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 36
Wingless-Int 7b 36
Summary 36
Genetic Influences in Lung Development: Clinical Context of RDS 37
Twin Studies in RDS 37
Candidate Genes and RDS 37
ABCA3 37
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase 38
Surfactant Proteins A, B, C, and D 38
G Protein–Coupled Receptor A (GPRA) 38
Miscellaneous 39
Conclusion 39
Genetic Influences in Injury to the Developing Lung 39
Animal Models 39
Angiopoietin 1 39
Connective Tissue Growth Factor 40
Fas-Ligand 40
Fibroblast Growth Factors 3 and 4 40
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2 40
Interferon-γ 40
Interleukin-1β 40
Interleukin-6 41
Interleukin-11 41
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-A 41
Stroma-Derived Factor 1 41
Thy-1 (CD90) 41
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase 3 41
Transforming Growth Factor-α 41
Transforming Growth Factor-β1 42
Thyroid Transcription Factor-1 42
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 42
Summary 42
Genetic Influences in Injury to the Developing Lung: Clinical Context of BPD 42
Twin Studies in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 43
Candidate Genes and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 43
Adhesion Molecules 43
Dystroglycan 43
L-Selectin 44
Antioxidants 44
Glutathione-S-Transferase 44
Microsomal Epoxide Hydrolases 44
Inflammatory Mediators 44
Interleukin-4 44
Interleukin 10 44
Interferonγ 44
Mannose-Binding Lectin 2 44
Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor 45
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 45
Transforming Growth Factor-β1 45
Tumor Necrosis Factor 45
Surfactant Proteins A, B, and D 45
Miscellaneous 46
Adenosine Triphosphate–Binding Cassette Transporter A3 46
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 46
Factor VII 46
Factor-XIII 46
Human Leukocyte AntigenA2 46
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and its Receptor 47
Matrix Metalloproteinase-16 47
5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase 47
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 47
Transporter Associated with Antigen Processing 47
Urokinase 47
Summary 47
Conclusions 50
Acknowledgments 50
References 50
3 Perinatal Events and Their Influence on Lung Development and Function 57
Overview of Lung Development and Perinatal Events 57
Lung Development: The Substrate for Adverse Events 58
Lung Maturation 59
Antenatal Corticosteroids 60
Antenatal Infection/Inflammation 65
Overview of Fetal Inflammation 65
Diagnosis of Chorioamnionitis 65
Clinical Pulmonary Outcomes of Fetal Exposure to Inflammation/Infection 67
Experimental Results: The Link between Fetal Exposure to Inflammation and Lung Maturation 69
Mediators that Induce Fetal Lung Responses 72
Early Gestational Fetal Lung Responses to Inflammation 73
Mechanisms of Inflammation-Mediated Lung Maturation 73
Experimental Chronic Chorioamnionitis 75
Immune Modulation from Fetal Exposures to Inflammation 76
Antenatal Corticosteroid Treatments and Chorioamnionitis 78
Intrauterine Growth Restriction/Small for Gestational Age 81
Environmental Factors and Lung Disease 83
Summary: The Complexities 84
References 84
4 Hypoxia and Hyperoxia: 91
Overview of Reactive Oxygen Species 91
Cellular Sources of Reactive Oxygen Species 92
Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain 92
NADPH Oxidases 93
Nitric Oxide Synthase 94
Xanthine Oxidase 94
Peroxynitrite 94
ROS Scavengers 95
Hypoxia and the Pulmonary Circulation 96
Acute Hypoxic Vasoconstriction 96
Chronic Hypoxia–Induced Pulmonary Hypertension 96
Hyperoxia and the Pulmonary Circulation 98
Short-Term Effects of Hyperoxia 98
Chronic Hyperoxia 101
Therapeutic Implications 102
NO/cGMP Modulation 102
Antioxidants 103
Acknowledgments 105
References 105
5 The Role of Nitric Oxide in Lung Growth and Function 111
Fetal Lung Development 111
Angiogenic Factors and Their Receptors 114
Nitric Oxide and Lung Development 115
Role of Nitric Oxide in Lung Repair 117
Role of Nitric Oxide in Maintaining the Lung Structure during Postnatal Life 121
Regulation of NOS Catalytic Function and Its Alteration in Lung Injury 121
Role of BH4 in the Regulation of NOS Activity 123
Regulation of NOS Activity through l-Arginine Availability 123
Interaction of Antioxidant Enzyme Systems with Endogenous Nitric Oxide 124
Relationship of Oxygen Tension with NOS Function and Lung Growth during Fetal Life 124
Physiologic Role of Nitric Oxide in the Gas Exchange Function of the Lung 125
Altered Lung Architecture in BPD and Its Relation to NOS Signaling 125
Application of Inhaled Nitric Oxide to Restore Lung Growth in Premature Neonates 126
Summary 128
Acknowledgments 129
References 129
B Lung Injury—Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 133
6 Prenatal and Postnatal Microbial Colonization and Respiratory Outcome in Preterm Infants 135
Introduction 135
Antenatal Infection and Pulmonary Outcomes 135
Histologic Chorioamnionitis and Pulmonary Outcomes 137
Role of Infection-Mediated Cytokine Signaling in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 139
Chronic Inflammation in the Immature Lung Alters Developmental Signaling and Fibrosis 139
Role of Genital Mycoplasmas in Intrauterine Infection and Neonatal Lung Injury 140
Are There Ureaplasma Species- or Serovar-Specific Virulence Factors? 141
Potential Role of Ureaplasma Species in Preterm Birth and Intrauterine Inflammation 141
Ureaplasma Species and Neonatal Lung Injury 143
Human and Experimental Evidence for the Role of Ureaplasma Species in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 144
Developmental Deficiencies in Innate Immunity Contribute to Susceptibility to Ureaplasma Infection and Dysregulated Inflammation 148
Ureaplasma Diagnostic Methods 149
Can Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Be Prevented by Eradication of Ureaplasma? 150
Other Perinatally Acquired Microbes and Pulmonary Outcomes 150
Postnatal Microbial Colonization and Adverse Pulmonary Outcomes 151
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 151
Diagnostic Criteria 151
Risk Factors 152
Microbiology 153
Pathogenesis 153
Outcomes 154
Prevention 154
Effects of Antenatal Infection/Inflammation on Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes 154
Acknowledgments 155
References 155
7 Influence of Nutrition on Neonatal Respiratory Outcomes 163
Preterm Infant Nutrition 164
Undernutrition, Growth Failure, and Pulmonary Consequences 166
Effect of Undernutrition on Lung Growth and Development 166
Effect of Undernutrition on Respiratory Muscle Function 168
Effect of Undernutrition on Lung Function 168
Effect of Undernutrition on the Antioxidant System 169
Effect of Undernutrition on Infection Susceptibility 169
Effect of Undernutrition on Alveolar Fluid Balance 170
Effect of Undernutrition on Control of Breathing 170
Adequate Nutrition to Support Lung Growth and Function 170
Energy 170
Water and Fluid Volume 170
Macronutrients 171
Carbohydrates 171
Fats 171
Proteins 172
Micronutrients 173
Vitamins 173
Vitamin A 173
Vitamin D 173
Vitamin E 173
Vitamin C 174
Trace Elements 174
Other Nutrients 175
Calcium/Phosphorus 175
Surfactant Precursors 175
Individual Amino Acids 175
Conclusion 176
References 176
8 Patent Ductus Arteriosus and the Lung: 181
Why Does the Ductus Arteriosus Remain Open in Preterm Infants? 181
Surfactant Treatment and PDA 183
Systemic Consequences of PDA 183
Pulmonary Consequences of PDA 183
Acute Effects 183
PDA and Lung Inflammation 184
Long-Term Consequences 185
Effects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow on Vascular and Alveolar Development 185
PDA and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 186
Management of PDA and Respiratory Outcome 187
Respiratory Management of Infants with PDA 189
Summary 190
References 190
9 Role of Stem Cells in Neonatal Lung Injury 197
Stem Cells 197
Exogenous Stem Cells for Lung Repair 199
Embryonic Stem Cells 199
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells 200
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells 200
Bone Marrow–Derived Stem cells 201
Type of Bone Marrow–Derived Stem Cells 201
Hematopoietic Stem Cells 201
Mesenchymal Stem Cells 201
Endothelial Progenitor Stem Cells 202
Bone Marrow–Derived Stem Cells and Lung Disease 202
Efficacy in Lung Injury 202
Lung Fibrosis 203
Pulmonary Hypertension 204
Airway Disease 204
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 205
Mechanisms of Stem Cell Repair 205
Engraftment or Paracrine 205
Lung Bioengineering 205
Endogenous Lung Stem Cells 206
Endogenous Circulating Stem Cells 207
Conclusion 209
Acknowledgments 209
References 209
10 New Developments in the Pathogenesis and Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 217
New Developments in Clinical Presentation 217
New Developments in Understanding of BPD Pathogenesis 218
Role of Inflammation in BPD Pathogenesis 219
Role of Arrest of Alveolar Development and the Vascular Hypothesis in Pathogenesis of BPD 220
Role of Alterations in Growth Factors in BPD Pathogenesis 221
Role of Hyperoxia and Hypoxia in BPD Pathogenesis 221
Role of Genetics in BPD Pathogenesis 222
New Developments in Prevention and Management of BPD 222
Approach to Oxygen Therapy and BPD Prevention and Management 222
Potential Role for Exogenous Antioxidants in BPD Prevention or Therapy 223
Modalities of Ventilator Support and BPD Prevention and Management 224
Inhaled Nitric Oxide and Prevention of BPD 225
Nutritional Approaches to BPD Treatment and Prevention 225
Caloric and Protein Nutrition 225
Lipid Nutrition 225
Inositol 226
Vitamin A 226
BPD Therapies to Reduce Lung Inflammation 226
Corticosteroids 226
Methylxanthines and BPD Prevention 227
Caffeine 227
Future Directions in Prevention of BPD 228
Pentoxifylline 228
Mesenchymal Stem Cells 228
Conclusion 228
References 229
11 Long-Term Pulmonary Outcome of Preterm Infants 235
Controversies 235
What Are the Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes for Late Preterm Infants? 236
What are the Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes for Very Preterm Infants, and What Is the Effect of Having BPD on These Outcomes? 236
Hospital Readmissions for Respiratory Illness 236
Respiratory Health Problems 237
Pulmonary Function in Childhood 237
Pulmonary Function in Adolescence or Early Adulthood 238
Exercise Tolerance 240
What Are the Effects of Exogenous Surfactant? 240
What are the Effects of Cigarette Smoking? 240
What Further Research is Required? 241
Summary 241
References 241
C Management of Respiratory Failure 245
12 Respiratory and Cardiovascular Support in the Delivery Room 247
Anticipate the Need for Resuscitation 247
Prepare 248
Initial Assessment: “The Golden Minute” 248
Initial Steps of Resuscitation 249
Provide Warmth 249
Position 250
Clear the Airway (Only If Needed) 250
Dry and Stimulate 250
Assess 251
Effective Ventilation: The Key! 251
CPAP 252
Intubation or Laryngeal Mask Airway 252
Oxygenation 254
Cardiac Compressions during Delivery Room Resuscitation 255
Two-Thumb Technique 256
Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio 257
Coordination of Compressions and Ventilations 257
Colorimetric ETCO2 Detectors during Cardiac Compressions 258
Capnography during Cardiac Compressions 258
Medications during Delivery Room Resuscitation 258
Special Situations 260
References 260
13 Noninvasive Respiratory Support: 265
Physiological Principles 265
Why Do Preterm Infants Experience Respiratory Failure and How Can Noninvasive Support Help? 265
Respiratory Distress Syndrome 265
Apnea of Prematurity 266
The Role of NCPAP 266
Why Might Noninvasive Support Be Superior to Ventilation via an Endotracheal Tube? 266
A Brief History of Invasive and Noninvasive Neonatal Ventilation 266
NCPAP for Postextubation Care 267
Augmenting NCPAP: Nasal Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation 268
NCPAP for Babies with RDS or at Risk of Developing RDS 270
Is Prophylactic CPAP Better than No Respiratory Support for Very Preterm Infants? 270
Is Continuous Distending Pressure (CDP) Better than No CDP for Treatment of RDS? 271
CPAP in the “Surfactant Era” 272
Is CPAP an Alternative to Routine Intubation of Very Preterm Infants at Birth? 272
Is CPAP with Early Intubation for Surfactant and Brief Ventilation Better than CPAP Alone? 273
Administering Surfactant to Infants Receiving CPAP without the Insertion of an Endotracheal Tube 273
NCPAP Devices 274
How Much Supporting Pressure Should Be Used? 275
Complications of NCPAP 276
When Has NCPAP Failed (i.e., When Should Infants be Intubated)? 277
Weaning CPAP 277
High-Flow Nasal Cannulae for Respiratory Support 277
How Much Distending Pressure Is Generated by HFNC? 278
Evidence for the Safety and Efficacy of HFNC Ventilation 278
Should HFNC Ventilation Be Used to Treat Preterm Infants? 278
Conclusions 278
For Clinicians 278
For Researchers 279
Acknowledgments 279
References 279
14 Surfactant Replacement: 283
Introduction 283
Recommendations for Surfactant Use in 2010 283
Which Surfactant Is Best? 285
What Dose Should Be Used? 286
When Should Surfactant Be Given? 287
Should We Use More than One Dose of Surfactant in RDS? 289
Surfactant Administration and Ventilation 290
Surfactant without Intubation 291
Surfactant for Other Neonatal Respiratory Disorders 292
Surfactant for Meconium Aspiration 292
Surfactant for Congenital Pneumonia 293
Surfactant for Pulmonary Hypoplasia 293
Surfactant for Babies with Pulmonary Hemorrhage 294
Surfactant for Babies with Severe Respiratory Failure 294
The Future 294
References 295
15 Oxygenation Targeting and Outcomes in Preterm Infants: 301
Historical Perspectives 301
Physiologic Considerations 303
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve 303
Fetal Oxygenation 305
The Critical Threshold of Fetal Oxygenation 306
Oxygenation during Fetal-to-Neonatal Transition 306
Oxygen Toxicity in Preterm Infants 308
Oxygen and the Eye 308
Oxygen and the Brain 310
Oxygen and the Lung 311
“Normal” Levels of Oxygenation in Newborns 311
Optimal Levels of Oxygenation in Preterm Infants: Neonatal Period 312
Optimal Levels of Oxygenation in Preterm Infants: Post-neonatal Period 315
Approaches to Oxygen Therapy and Clinical Outcomes 316
Neonatal Mortality and Morbidity Outcomes 316
Impact of Neonatal Morbidities on Long-Term Outcomes 316
Long-Term Outcomes at 18 Months and 10 Years 317
Controversies in Oxygen Therapy 317
Respiratory Support for Convalescent Preterm Infants: CPAP or Oxygen? 318
Continuous Noninvasive Monitoring: Oxygen Saturation or Oxygen Tension? 318
Optimum Oxygen Saturation in Preterm Infants: Does It Vary with Postnatal Age? 319
Resolving the Uncertainty: The Oxygen Saturation Trials 319
New Evidence on Oxygenation Targets in Preterm Infants 321
References 323
16 Hypoxemic Episodes in the Premature Infant: 329
Mechanisms 329
Management of Hypoxemia Spells in Ventilated Infants 331
Ventilatory Strategies 331
Supplemental Oxygen 332
Behavioral Disturbances 333
Episodes of Hypoxemia after Extubation 333
Consequences of Hypoxemia Episodes in the Premature Infant 334
Summary 335
References 335
17 Patient-Ventilator Interaction 339
Conventional Mechanical Ventilation 339
Infant-Ventilator Asynchrony 340
Synchronized Mechanical Ventilation 342
Methods of Synchronization 342
Flow Sensors 343
Graseby Pressure Capsule 343
Airway Pressure 343
Modalities of Synchronized Ventilation 344
Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation 344
Assist/Control Ventilation 344
Pressure-Support Ventilation 344
Limitations and Potential Negative Infant-Ventilator Interaction with Synchronized Ventilation 345
Long Inspiration Time and End-Inspiratory Asynchrony 345
Delayed Triggering: 347
Trigger Failure 347
Autocycling 347
Excessive or Insufficient Circuit Flow 348
Peak Inspiratory Pressure 348
Excessive Positive End-Expiratory Pressure 349
Infant-Ventilator Interaction during Noninvasive Ventilation 349
Summary 352
References 352
18 Strategies for Limiting the Duration of Mechanical Ventilation 355
Weaning Ventilator Settings 355
Permissive Hypercapnia 357
Respiratory Center Stimulants 357
Postnatal Steroids 357
Dead Space Reduction 358
Extubation from Intermittent or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 358
Modes of Ventilation and Weaning 358
Synchronized or Patient-Triggered Ventilation 358
Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure after Extubation 360
Nasal Ventilation after Extubation 360
Weaning from High-Frequency Ventilation 361
Prediction of Successful Extubation 361
Automatic Weaning 362
Volume-Targeted Ventilation 362
Targeted Minute Ventilation 362
Computer-Assisted Weaning 363
Automatic Weaning from Supplemental Oxygen 363
Conclusion 363
References 363
19 Automation of Respiratory Support 367
Automation of Mechanical Ventilatory Support 367
Volume Targeted Ventilation 368
Targeted Minute Ventilation 371
Proportional Assist Ventilation 373
Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist 374
Automated Adjustment of Supplemental Oxygen 375
Effects on Oxygenation, Inspired Oxygen Concentration, and Workload 376
Possible Limitations of Automated Fio2 Control 376
Summary 378
References 379
20 Management of the Infant with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 381
The Pathophysiology of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 381
Acute Respiratory Management in the Patient with CDH 382
Approach to Mechanical Ventilation 382
Pulmonary Toilet 389
Surfactant 389
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support 390
Cardiopulmonary Interactions in Infants with CDH 392
Assessment and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension 393
Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension 393
Management of Pulmonary Hypertension 394
Approach to Patients with Congenital Heart Disease 399
Longer-Term Issues in Survivors of CDH 400
Antenatal Therapies 400
References 401
21 Management of the Infant with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 407
Pathophysiology of Severe BPD 408
Respiratory Function 408
Lung Mechanics 409
Lung Volumes 410
Forced Flows 410
Lung Imaging 410
The Cardiovascular System 411
Evaluation and Treatment 413
Mechanical Ventilation 415
Drug Therapies 417
Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension 419
Interdisciplinary Care 421
Discharge and Follow-Up 421
Long-Term Outcomes 422
References 422
Index 427
A 427
B 428
C 429
D 431
E 431
F 432
G 432
H 434
I 434
K 435
L 435
M 436
N 438
O 439
P 440
R 442
S 443
T 444
U 445
V 445
W 446
X 446
Z 446
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