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.
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Clinical Trial
Reversal of fetal ductal constriction after maternal restriction of polyphenol-rich foods: an open clinical trial.
To test the hypothesis that maternal restriction of polyphenol-rich foods (PRF), which, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the third trimester, reverse fetal ductal constriction (DC). ⋯ Reduction of maternal PRF intake during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, is followed by complete reversal of DC (wide open DA), which may influence maternal dietary habits in late pregnancy.
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Candida infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality in neonates. Persistent candidemia has not been associated with increased risk of mortality compared with candidemia of shorter duration. This study sought to determine whether persistent candidemia was associated with increased length of hospitalization or mortality in neonates. ⋯ A duration of >1 day between the time of blood culture and the initial dose of systemic antifungal treatment places neonates at increased risk for developing persistent candidemia; however, this is not associated with increased mortality.