Trends and Variations in the Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants in Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Units

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (07) ◽  
pp. 715-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrei Harabor ◽  
Sandesh Shivananda ◽  
Ruben Alvaro ◽  
Xiang Ye ◽  
Shoo Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Inhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units

scholarly journals Inhaled nitric oxide use in preterm infants in California neonatal intensive care units

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 635-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
S C Handley ◽  
R H Steinhorn ◽  
A O Hopper ◽  
B Govindaswami ◽  
D R Bhatt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Inhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units

scholarly journals Die effek van stadige barokmusiek op premature babas

Curationis ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Aikman ◽  
A. G. W. Nolte ◽  
C. S. Dörfling
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Developmental Disability ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
In Utero ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Specialized Care

The maturing foetus belongs in utero, not in the demanding environment of a specialized care unit. Infants born before term are fragile; their ability to adapt and survive in new surroundings is limited. Although current survival rates are encouraging, morbidity among preterm infants persists and may have iatrogenic underpinnings. As a result, neonatal intensive care units are under closer scrutiny than ever, especially in terms of how they may contribute to developmental disability. (Thomas, 1989:249)

Human Milk Feeding Status of Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjing Peng ◽  
Siyuan Jiang ◽  
Shujuan Li ◽  
Shiwen Xia ◽  
Shushu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Feeding Rates ◽  
Milk Feeding

Background Previous low human milk feeding rates in Chinese neonatal intensive care units of preterm infants were reported. There are no nationwide data on these. Research Aims To investigate the current status of human milk feeding for preterm infants in Chinese units and provide baseline data for future research. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted from a previously established clinical database including 25 Chinese neonatal intensive care units. All infants born <34 weeks gestation and admitted to participating units from May 2015 to April 2018 were enrolled. Variables analyzed were infant data collected and the human milk feeding practices at participating units were surveyed. Results A total of 24,113 infants were included. The overall and exclusive human milk feeding rates were 58.2% and 18.8%, respectively, which increased significantly during study years. We found that rates of human milk feeding decreased with increase in gestational age and birth weight. There was significant variation in human milk feeding rates among units. Most participating Chinese neonatal intensive care units have taken measures to improve the rates of human milk feeding. Conclusions The human milk feeding rates in Chinese neonatal intensive care units have continued to increase in the past 3 years, but there was significant variation among them. More efforts are needed to further increase the human milk feeding rates in China. Trial registration This study was registered NCT02600195 with clinicaltrials.gov on November 9, 2015.

Holding the Very Low Birth Weight Infant: Skin-to-Skin Techniques

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Kledzik
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Very Low Birth Weight ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Low Birth Weight Infant ◽  
Skin To Skin

Skin-to-skin holding has been reported as a valuable intervention for preterm infants for over a decade. However, many neonatal intensive care units are not practicing this therapy and cite lack of protocols and techniques as a barrier. This article describes in detail the nursing considerations and techniques involved to successfully implement skin-to-skin holding for very low birth weight, technology-dependent infants. NICU protocols can be derived from this article.

A new type of swaddling clothing improved development of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units

2017 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuma Kitase ◽  
Yoshiaki Sato ◽  
Hirokazu Takahashi ◽  
Misaki Shimizu ◽  
Chie Ishikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
New Type

scholarly journals Utilization pattern of kangaroo mother care after introduction in eight selected neonatal intensive care units in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Liu ◽  
Zhankui Li ◽  
Xiaohui Chen ◽  
Bei Cao ◽  
Shaojie Yue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Infant Health ◽  
Kangaroo Mother Care ◽  
Respiratory Support ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background To understand the feasibility and method of adoption of KMC in the context of China's NICUs. Describe the utilization of kangaroo mother care (KMC) in eight self-selected neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) participating in premature birth and infant’s intervention program. Methods A cross-sectional study of preterm infants discharged from eight NICUs in April 2018 . For infants was collected this included postnatal day and corrected gestational age (GA) at KMC initiation, frequency and duration of KMC provision and whether the infant was receiving respiratory support. A nurse-administered questionnaire on parents’ knowledge and experience of KMC provision was administered to parents providing KMC. Results 135 preterm infants received KMC, 21.2% of all preterm infants discharged. 91.1% of those who received KMC were below 34 weeks GA, 91.1% had a birth weight below 2000g, and 20.7% needed respiratory support at KMC initiation. Average KMC exposure was greater in infants born at GA <28 weeks that babies born at greater GA. Conclusion After advocacy, training and promotion, intermittent KMC was initiated on more immature and high-risk infants, and well-accepted by parents. We suggest to continue to promote parents KMC education enhancing preterm infant health.

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