Surgical Apgar Score Predicts Post-Laparatomy Complications
The Annals of African Surgery, 2013 Introduction: The Surgical Apgar score (SAS) presents a simple, immediate and an objective means of determining surgical outcomes. The score has not been widely validated in low resource settings where it would be most valuable.
Dullo M, Ogendo SW, Nyaim EO
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Moderate hypothermia within 6 h of birth plus inhaled xenon versus moderate hypothermia alone after birth asphyxia (TOBY-Xe): a proof-of-concept, open-label, randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2015 Background Moderate cooling after birth asphyxia is associated with substantial reductions in death and disability, but additional therapies might provide further benefit.
Azzopardi, D +17 more
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Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.Objective International criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) include lupus anticoagulant (LA), anticardiolipin (aCL) IgG and IgM, and anti–β2‐glycoprotein I (β2GPI) IgG and IgM. However, evidence supporting their prognostic value or treatment efficacy in improving live birth rates is limited.
Megumi Nonobe +8 more
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The association between Hb levels in placenta previa patients with apgar scores [PDF]
, 2022 Herlin Ajeng Nurrahma +3 more
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Is 24 hour observation in hospital after stopping intravenous antibiotics in neonates justified? [PDF]
, 2009 Background: Antibiotics are given empirically for suspected sepsis in up to 75% of neonates on the Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (NPICU), after completion of a septic screen. Treatment is discontinued on day 3 if cultures remain negative or
Andrejevic, Hermoine +3 more
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Head Growth Trajectories During the First Year of Life and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Atypical infant head circumference (HC)—including increased rates of macrocephaly and microcephaly—has been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, specific head growth trajectories associated with ASD remain poorly defined. This retrospective case–control study aimed to delineate these trajectories and examine their relationship to
Rewaa Balaum +7 more
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PLoS ONE, 2015 ObjectivesTo compare the Conventional, Specified, Expanded and Combined Apgar scoring systems in predicting birth asphyxia and the adverse early neurologic outcomes.MethodsThis prospective cohort study was conducted on 464 admitted neonates.
Hosein Dalili +5 more
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Pentoxifylline dose finding trial in preterm neonates with suspected late onset sepsis (PTX‐trial)
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Aim The aim of this study (PTX‐trial) is to determine the optimal dose of pentoxifylline (PTX) in preterm neonates (gestational age < 30 weeks) with (suspected) late onset sepsis (LONS). Methods The PTX‐trial is a prospective multicentre open‐label sequential dose‐optimization study with an adapted continual reassessment method.
Serife Kurul +7 more
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Diagnostic Value Parameters Of Acute Phase Reactances Of Infectious-inflammatory Process In Diagnostics Of Early Neonatal Sepsis [PDF]
, 2018 An advanced progress of clinical neonatology in recent years has enabled to achieve considerable success in newborn management with due respect to both medical treatment and general care, especially in the group of neonates with low body weight at birth.
Bezrukov, L. (Leonid) +2 more
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Retrospective, Multicenter Study of Lacosamide to Treat Neonatal Seizures
Annals of the Child Neurology Society, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Most antiseizure medications (ASMs) are prescribed off label for neonates. Lacosamide's efficacy in infants and availability in intravenous formulation suggest potential utility for neonates. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of lacosamide for neonatal seizures. Methods This 10‐center, retrospective study of neonates with seizures
Alexandra Santana Almansa +15 more
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