Journal of tropical pediatrics
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To study whether disposable diapers decrease the incidence of neonatal infections compared with cloth diapers in a level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). ⋯ Usage of disposable diapers decrease the incidence of probable sepsis in babies admitted to NICU. It is also cost effective to use disposable diapers in the NICU.
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Despite limited evidence, fresh frozen plasma (FFP) transfusions are a relatively common neonatal procedure. ⋯ FFP was often used in accordance with published guidelines in our neonatal unit. However, the appropriate use and effectiveness of FFP in improving neonatal outcomes undermines the rationale for FFP usage in current guidelines.