Monthly Archives: July 2021

Ocular disorders in the newborn

Posted on July 30, 2021 by oliviaschaff

Visual development begins at birth and continues throughout childhood. Ocular pathology can lead to permanent visual impairment and subsequent problems in overall development and school performance as well as signify serious systemic disease or even life-threatening malignancies. Prompt identification of … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis and care of the newborn with epidermolysis bullosa

Posted on July 30, 2021 by oliviaschaff

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare genetic disorders that are characterized by fragile skin. Because of its rarity, many neonatologists may not be familiar with the current diagnosis and treatment recommendations for EB. The classification of EB was … Continue reading →

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The influence of breastfeeding educational interventions on breast engorgement and exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Posted on July 30, 2021 by oliviaschaff

Breast engorgement and breast pain are the most common reasons for the early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding by mothers. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of breastfeeding educational interventions on breast engorgement, breast pain, and exclusive … Continue reading →

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Continuity of Carer for women who are pregnant following loss

Posted on July 26, 2021 by annabelleinster

Throughout June SANDS have been raising the need for women who are pregnant again after the death of their baby to be able to access a Continuity of Carer model of care in their local maternity service. This featured in a guest blog on … Continue reading →

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Is pressure support ventilation superior or more physiological as a weaning mode when compared to other conventional modes in the NICU?

Posted on July 26, 2021 by annabelleinster

Conventionally synchronised intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) has been the most commonly used mode in neonatal ventilation, but other hybrid modes combining volume guarantee (VG) have gained popularity. Pressure support ventilation (PSV) has been shown to be physiologically superior for oxygen … Continue reading →

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