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Kidney volume-to-birth weight ratio as an estimate of nephron endowment in extremely low birth weight preterm infants

open access: yesScientific Reports
In humans, nephrogenesis is completed by 32–36 weeks gestation, with a highly variable total number of nephrons, ranging from 200,000 to over 2 million. Premature birth disrupts the development and maturation of the kidneys, leading to a reduction in the
Gabriele Villani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

International disparities in use of antenatal magnesium sulfate and antenatal steroids for the preterm baby

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Antenatal magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) and antenatal steroids (ANS) are evidence‐based interventions that reduce risk of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm babies. They are recommended in clinical guidelines internationally. However, we have limited information on how well they are being implemented.
Hannah B. Edwards   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effects of maternal voice on pain during placement of peripherally inserted central catheter in neonates

open access: yesFrontiers in Pain Research
BackgroundPeripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) are a necessary procedure for preterm newborns care. Despite the use of analgesic treatments, its insertion can be painful.
Audrey Flours   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Premature Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

open access: yes, 2011
This Study reported our experience of bedside patent ductus arteriosus ( PDA) ligation for prematurity in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Between April 1992 and March 2006, 41 very-low-birth-weight premature infants underwent PDA ligation in the
KE, YU-CHEN;CHANG, CHUNG-I;CHIU, ING-SH;CHEN, YIH-SHARNG;HUANG, SHU-CHIEN;HSIEH, WU-SHIUN   +1 more
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Association between patient safety culture, adverse events, and essential practices during childbirth in six Brazilian maternity hospitals

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines whether hospitals with stronger patient safety culture more consistently follow essential birth practices and have fewer adverse outcomes for mothers and newborns and whether this evidence can guide maternity care priorities in patient safety policy.
Zenewton A. S. Gama   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between annual twin delivery volume and severe postpartum hemorrhage in twin pregnancies

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To assess the association between the risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and the annual twin delivery volume of maternity units. Methods JUmeaux MODe d'Accouchement (JUMODA) was a national observational prospective population‐based cohort of twin deliveries in 176 French maternity units performing more than 1500 annual ...
Victoire Pauphilet   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the effect of two different training interventions on improving vaginal twin birth rates and provider confidence and knowledge levels: A pre‐ and post‐intervention study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Despite the increasing trend in cesarean section rates in multiple pregnancies, vaginal delivery in twin pregnancies appears both possible and safe. Methods This retrospective multicenter study compared outcomes before and after the implementation of a vaginal twin intervention in two Italian hospitals. In January 2021 in Pescara and
Claudio Celentano   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Balloon catheter plus concurrent vaginal misoprostol versus vaginal misoprostol alone for cervical ripening in induction of labor: A systematic review and an individual participant data meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cervical ripening in labor induction using a combination of methods is gaining popularity, but the effectiveness and safety of this approach are not clear. The assessment of study trustworthiness has recently been raised for evidence synthesis.
Malitha Patabendige   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breast feeding very low-birthweight infants at discharge a multicentre study using who definitions.

open access: yes, 2009
Human milk has several advantages in the nutrition of very-low-birthweight (VLBW) infants. However, there are limited data on breast feeding (BF) in neonatal intensive care units (NICU).
CHIANDETTI, LINO   +8 more
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Guia para prevenção e tratamento de lesões de pele em recém-nascidos internados em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Dissertação (mestrado profissional) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Programa de Pós-Graduaçao em Gestão do Cuidado em Enfermagem, Florianópolis, 2014.Pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo convergente assistencial com o objetivo de construir com a ...
Santos, Simone Vidal
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