Indian pediatrics
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In this retrospective analysis, 56 babies with Apgar score 3 and less were studied. In 33, successful bag-mask ventilation was carried out. Seventeen babies received endotracheal IPPV. ⋯ Bag-mask ventilation is the first choice. Failure to achieve progressively improving Apgar score by 1 minute, usually 4-5, is an indication for endotracheal intubation. Drugs are required in special situations only.
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Comparative Study
Icterometer: a useful screening tool for neonatal jaundice.
One hundred and sixty one jaundiced newborns were investigated for the usefulness of perspex icterometer as a screening tool for neonatal jaundice. Along with serum bilirubin estimation, icterometer score was simultaneously obtained in all the cases. ⋯ A high sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value was seen in all the groups. A possible role of icterometer in India for screening newborns with jaundice at peripheral level is highlighted.
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Letter Comparative Study
Use of corticosteroids in bacterial meningitis.