Estimation of causal effects using instrumental variables with nonignorable missing covariates: Application to effect of type of delivery NICU on premature infants [PDF]
Understanding how effective high-level NICUs (neonatal intensive care units that have the capacity for sustained mechanical assisted ventilation and high volume) are compared to low-level NICUs is important and valuable for both individual mothers and ...
Lorch, Scott A. +2 more
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The effect of guided imagery on stress and attachment of mothers of premature infants in neonatal intensive care unit: A quasi-experimental study [PDF]
Background. Premature birth, in addition to causing health problems in infants, increases stress in the mother and reduces attachment between mother and baby.
Farnaz Safari +6 more
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The association between βeta 2-microglobulin and bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Previous studies showed that increased urinary Beta 2-microglobulin (β2-M) level is associated with fetal inflammatory response and successfully predict bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
Ceran Burak +5 more
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Causes and results of non-cardiac surgeries in newborns admitted to the NICU [PDF]
Background and aims: Surgery is an important and life-saving health service that can treat many of the congenital anomalies. This study aimed to investigate the possible causes and outcomes of non-cardiac surgeries in newborns admitted to the neonatal ...
Fatemeh Eghbalian +2 more
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Therapeutic Environment and Premature newborns Development [PDF]
Introduction: Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal mortality, however, the survival of preterm infants is guaranteed. Prolonged exposure to numerous sensory stimuli during early neonatal intensive care units contributes to the increased ...
Calado, Gabriela, Costa, Mónica
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Background The aim of this study was to review the effects of developmental care in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting on mental and motor development of preterm infants.
F. Soleimani +5 more
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Critical congenital heart disease screening by pulse oximetry in a neonatal intensive care unit. [PDF]
ObjectiveCritical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening is effective in asymptomatic late preterm and term newborn infants with a low false-positive rate (0.035%).
Carrion, V +3 more
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Factors contributing to oligohydramnios in third trimester of pregnancy and its impact on maternal and perinatal outcome in a tertiary hospital of rural Vadodara [PDF]
Objectives: The study aimed to find out factors contributing to oligohydramnios in the third trimester of pregnancy, complications associated and its impact on maternal and foetal outcomes.
Noopur Nagar +3 more
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New architectural design of delivery room reduces morbidity in preterm neonates: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background: A multidisciplinary committee composed of a panel of experts, including a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Institute of Architects, has suggested that the delivery room (DR) and the neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
Aleandri, Vincenzo +7 more
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Historical Perspectives: Shared Decision Making in the NICU.
The ethical dilemmas and predominant frameworks surrounding decision making for critically ill newborns have evolved substantially over the last 40 years.
A. Sullivan, C. Cummings
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