Immunisation of premature infants [PDF]
Premature infants are at increased risk of vaccine preventable infections, but audits have shown that their vaccinations are often delayed. Early protection is desirable. While the evidence base for immunisation of preterm infants is limited, the available data support early immunisation without correction for gestational age.
Bonhoeffer, J+2 more
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HEALTHY TOUCH AND INFANT MASSAGE: TWO MAIN FACTORS IN INFANTS DAILY CARE AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT [PDF]
Infant massage is a scientifically proven practice that promotes the physical and mental health of the infant. The term infant massage refers to the application of touch to the infant by the parent or caregiver during the first year of life with specific
Nousia, Alexandra
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Attenuation of the Ganglion Cell Layer in a Premature Infant Revealed with Handheld Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography [PDF]
Purpose: To report on subclinical retinal abnormalities shown through handheld spectral domain optical coherence tomography on a premature infant. Methods: Case report.
Carroll, Joseph+3 more
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Digestion of Protein in Premature and Term Infants. [PDF]
Premature birth rates and premature infant morbidity remain discouragingly high. Improving nourishment for these infants is the key for accelerating their development and decreasing disease risk. Dietary protein is essential for growth and development of
Dallas, David C+3 more
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Birthing and Parenting a Premature Infant in a Cultural Context [PDF]
The purpose of this longitudinal qualitative descriptive study was to explore American Indian (AI) mothers’ perceptions of parenting their premature infants over their first year of life in the context of their culture, including the birth and ...
Brooks, Jada L.+3 more
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Idiopathic neonatal haemochromatosis: A case report [PDF]
A case of neonatal hemochromatosis is reported in a premature 35-week infant who presented at birth with coffee ground vomiting and gradual appearance of grayish icter and colorless stool.
Alaee, E., Besharat, S., Zahedpasha, Y.
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Developmental and evolutionary assumptions in a study about the impact of premature birth and low income on mother–infant interaction [PDF]
In order to study the impact of premature birth and low income on mother–infant interaction, four Portuguese samples were gathered: full-term, middle-class (n=99); premature, middle-class (n=63); full-term, low income (n=22); and premature, low income ...
A Frodi+69 more
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Parents’ views on preparation to care for extremely premature infants at home. [PDF]
Aim: To gain insight into the post-discharge experiences of parents in relation to the adequacy of preparation for caring for their extremely premature infant at home.
Fowler, Cathrine+3 more
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Percepatan Masa Penggunaan Sonde Melalui Stimulasi Non Nutritive Sucking Dalam Pemberian Minum Bayi Prematur [PDF]
Acceleration of Gastric Tube Usage through Non Nutritive Sucking Simulation for Premature Infant Feeding. An adequate sucking can be improved a premature infant\u27s sucking reflex with non nutritive sucking stimulation (NNS) with pacifier.
Nurhayati, N. (Nurhayati)+2 more
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Using non-nutritive sucking to support feeding development for premature infants: A commentary on approaches and current practice [PDF]
Non-nutritive sucking is often used with premature infants by either using a pacifier or an expressed breast nipple to support the introduction and development of early oral feeding.
Cane, C.+3 more
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