Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Sep 2005
Evaluation of the National Congenital Anomaly System in England and Wales.
To evaluate the National Congenital Anomaly System (NCAS). ⋯ The NCAS serves the important function of monitoring birth defects in England and Wales, but is not currently operating in a timely or effective way. It should be adapted to meet its main objectives more effectively. More regional anomaly registers should be instituted and existing registers supported through central funds.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · Jul 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialNasal continuous positive airway pressure: does bubbling improve gas exchange?
In a randomised crossover trial, 26 babies, treated with Hudson prong continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) from a bubbling bottle, received vigorous, high amplitude, or slow bubbling for 30 minutes. Pulse oximetry, transcutaneous carbon dioxide, and respiratory rate were recorded. The bubbling rates had no effect on carbon dioxide, oxygenation, or respiratory rate.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · May 2005
ReviewQuality of care by neonatal nurse practitioners: a review of the Ashington experiment.
The Ashington experiment, an innovative neonatal service run entirely by advanced neonatal nurse practitioners (ANNPs), has been evaluated. This is a report of that evaluation and a review of the benefits, hazards, and implications of nurse practitioner led services.
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Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. · May 2005
ReviewNeonatal sepsis: an international perspective.
Neonatal infections currently cause about 1.6 million deaths annually in developing countries. Sepsis and meningitis are responsible for most of these deaths. ⋯ To reduce global neonatal mortality, strategies of proven efficacy, such as hand washing, barrier nursing, restriction of antibiotic use, and rationalisation of admission to neonatal units, need to be implemented. Different approaches require further research.