Paediatric and neonatal intensive care [PDF]
The major objective of intensive care for infants and children is to provide maximum surveillance and support of organ systems during acute, but reversible, ]ire-threatening illness) In contrast to adult patients, there are fewer children admilted to intensive care unit~ (ICU's) who suffer from either chronic or degenerative organ system disorders ...
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Background In critically ill (preterm) neonates, central venous catheters (CVCs) are increasingly used for administration of medication or parenteral nutrition.
Jeanine J. Sol +16 more
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Parental experience of interaction with healthcare professionals during their infant's stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To explore the experiences of parents of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit towards interaction with healthcare professionals during their infants critical care.
Aladangady, N +3 more
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The BRACELET Study: surveys of mortality in UK neonatal and paediatric intensive care trials. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The subject of death and bereavement in the context of randomised controlled trials in neonatal or paediatric intensive care is under-researched.
Allen, Elizabeth +6 more
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THE events of the third trimester of pregnancy labour, delivery and the newborn period undoubtedly influence the whole of one’s life. Old age excluded, the highest mortality rate occurs in the perinatal period.
Lutz Wille +2 more
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Evaluation of hemodynamics in healthy term neonates using ultrasonic cardiac output monitor
Background Transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is a critical phase during which several changes occur in cardiovascular system. In clinical practice, it is important to have a method that allows an easy, rapid and precise evaluation of ...
Daniela Doni +7 more
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The effect of health care expenditure on patient outcomes : evidence from English neonatal care [PDF]
The relationship between health care expenditure and health outcomes has been the subject of recent academic inquiry in order to inform cost-effectiveness thresholds for health technology assessment agencies.
Arulampalam, Wiji +3 more
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The impact of maternal BMI status on pregnancy outcomes with immediate short-term obstetric resource implications : a meta-analysis. [PDF]
Obesity is rising in the obstetric population, yet there is an absence of services and guidance for the management of maternal obesity. This systematic review aimed to investigate relationships between obesity and impact on obstetric care. Literature was
Abrams +80 more
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Late-preterm birth in a level III hospital: incidence and associated morbidity
Introduction: Late-preterm infants are physiologically and metabolically immature and have important risk of morbidity and mortality. Aim: To analyze the incidence of late prematurity and its associated morbidity and mortality at a level III hospital ...
Carla Garcez +7 more
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Expanding Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias Limits: Biallelic SPAST Variants in Cerebral Palsy Mimics
ABSTRACT Objective Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are rare neurodegenerative disorders marked by spasticity and lower limb weakness. The most common type, SPG4, is usually autosomal dominant and caused by SPAST gene variants, typically presenting as pure HSP.
Gregorio A. Nolasco +18 more
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