Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine
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J Neonatal Perinatal Med · Jan 2020
Management of the mother-infant dyad with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in a highly epidemic context.
In the context of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the hospital management of mother-infant pairs poses to obstetricians and neonatologists previously unmet challenges. In Lombardy, Northern Italy, 59 maternity wards networked to organise the medical assistance of mothers and neonates with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. ⋯ Here, we present the key features of this reorganization effort, and our current management of the mother-infant dyad before and after birth, including our approach to rooming-in practice, breastfeeding and neonatal follow-up, based on the currently available scientific evidence. Considered the rapid diffusion of COVID-19 all over the world, we believe that preparedness is fundamental to assist mother-infant dyads, minimising the risk of propagation of the infection through maternity and neonatal wards.
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J Neonatal Perinatal Med · Jan 2020
Correlation of functional echocardiography and clinical parameters in term neonates with shock.
To evaluate the correlation between functional echocardiography and clinical parameters in term neonates with shock. ⋯ In the complex environment of neonatal intensive care unit detection of shock continues to be a major challenge. Functional echocardiography provides an adjunct information to the clinical assessment of shock and helps in monitoring the response to treatment.