Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Case Reports
A cluster of transfusion-associated babesiosis in extremely low birthweight premature infants.
Babesiosis is a parasitic infection of the red blood cells most often acquired by a tick bite. As it has also been known to be transmitted vertically and via transfusion, neonates have occasionally been reported with the infection. Here, we report a series of three premature neonates who acquired babesiosis via blood transfusion from a single donor, one of whom had difficulty clearing the infection and required multiple antimicrobials.
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Comparative Study
A comparison of two-fingers technique and two-thumbs encircling hands technique of chest compression in neonates.
To compare the proportion of correct placements (POCP) between 'two-fingers' and 'two-thumbs' techniques of chest compression among neonates of various gestations. ⋯ Two-thumbs technique achieved higher POCPs and should be preferred over two-fingers technique among neonates.
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Pulse oximetry has been recognized as a promising screening tool for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). The aim of this research was to study the feasibility of implementation in a community hospital setting. ⋯ Pulse oximetry can be implemented successfully in community hospitals without an excessive number of false positives or additional nursing staff.