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Development and Implementation of a Neonatal Pain Management Guideline for Minor Surgeries

The authors planned to develop a pain management guideline (PMG) for neonates undergoing minor surgical procedures with the overarching goal of reducing opioid use without compromising the pain experience. The specific aim was for neonatal intensive care unit providers to … Continue reading

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When should a neonatal death be referred to the coroner? Initiation of a guideline to aid decision making

Despite improved survival, particularly for extremely preterm infants, sadly some neonates die. When this happens, it may be appropriate to refer the death to the coroner, however, there is huge variation in practice between settings regarding the coroner referral process. … Continue reading

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When to say no to inhaled nitric oxide in neonates?

When to say no to inhaled nitric oxide in neonates?- ClinicalKey Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) was approved for use in critically ill term and near-term neonates (>34 weeks gestational age) in 1999 for hypoxic respiratory failure (HRF) with evidence of … Continue reading

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Updated neonatal resuscitative guidelines

The 2020 updated neonatal resuscitative guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics/International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (AHA/AAP/ILCOR) are available [8,9]. Unlike the pediatric update, which includes notable changes and new algorithms, the neonatal guidelines remain largely unchanged with … Continue reading

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Acute Kidney Injury Guidelines Are Associated With Improved Recognition and Follow-up for Neonatal Patients

Studies demonstrate that neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Acute kidney injury survivors are at risk for renal dysfunction and chronic kidney disease and require long-term follow-up. To maximize identification of AKI and ensure referral, the authors have … Continue reading

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