scholarly journals Effect of Application of Sunflower and Coconut Oils Over the Skin of Low Birth Weight Babies in Prevention of Nosocomial Infection

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-165
Author(s):  
Shishir Ranjan Das ◽  
AKM Matiur Rahman ◽  
AKM Azad Chowdhury ◽  
Md. Mahbubul Hoq ◽  
Sudip Ranjan Deb
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infection

J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 21, No. 2, October, 2012, Page 160-165 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v21i2.15339

Intravenous Immune Globulin for the Prevention of Nosocomial Infection in Low-Birth-Weight Neonates

1992 ◽  
Vol 327 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol J. Baker ◽  
Marian E. Melish ◽  
Robert T. Hall ◽  
Daniel T. Casto ◽  
Ushanalini Vasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Immune Globulin ◽  
Intravenous Immune Globulin ◽  
Prevention Of Nosocomial Infection

scholarly journals Foot length as a surrogate maker to identify birth weight

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1926
Author(s):  
Nitesh Upadhyay ◽  
Minhajuddin Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Positive Linear Correlation ◽  
Preterm Babies ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

Background: Gestational age and birth weight is an important predicator for morbidity and mortality in neonates. Aim was to determine the correlation of foot length with birth weight and gestational age in neonates.Methods: This was a prospective observational study done in the neonatal unit department of pediatrics in Chirayu medical college and hospital, Bhopal. There were 1739 deliveries included during the study period from January 2016 to December 2020. Study group comprised of all live born babies delivered in within 24 hours of birth who fulfilled the inclusion criteria.Results: The study comprised of 1739 newborn babies, out of which 896 (51.51%) were males and 843 (48.49%) were females. Male:female ratio 1.06:1. In our study group, 337 (15.6%) babies were preterm and 1385 (84.39%) were of term gestation. We found a positive linear correlation of foot length with all birth weight groups in a newborn with a correlation coefficient (r=0.78) and p<0.001 was found. Similarly, a positive correlation of foot length and gestational age of newborn in both term and preterm babies with (r=0.83) with p<0.01. Foot length has 87.4% sensitivity and 91.7% specificity among low-birth-weight babies with respect to cut off foot length of 75.5 mm. Foot length has 78.7% sensitivity and 63.7% specificity among preterm babies.Conclusions: Foot length can be used as a screening tool to identify low birth weight (LBW) and preterm babies as it had a higher sensitivity and specificity.

scholarly journals Low birth weight and its sociodemographic correlates: a descriptive study from medical college hospital, Maharashtra

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2851
Author(s):  
Dnyaneshwar Digole ◽  
A. S. Nagaonkar ◽  
Anant A. Takalkar
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Class V ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates ◽  
Agricultural Laborer ◽  
And Child Health

Background: Low birth weight is one of the most serious challenges in maternal and child health in both developed and developing countries. According to a UNICEF report about 28 per cent of babies born in India are low birth weight. Present hospital based study was undertaken to estimate the proportion of babies with low birth weight.Methods: The present hospital based descriptive study was conducted at Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Govt. Medical College and Hospital. The data collection was done during 1st March 2012 to 28th February 2013. All deliveries occurring on alternate days were included in the study which comes to, 1154 deliveries.Results: Out of total 1154 live full term new borns; 279 (24.18%) were low birth weight babies. The percentage of low birth weight babies was more in mothers from rural area 243 (27.46%). Highest percentage (45.33%) of low birth weight babies was seen in non agricultural laborer. Higher percentage of low birth weight babies (26.18%) was observed among mothers belonging to joint family. Highest percentage (28.61%) of low birth weight babies was observed in class V socioeconomic status.Conclusions: Baby birth weight has significant association with place of residence, mothers occupation, fathers occupation, socioeconomic status of family (p<0.05).

A hospital based prospective study to determine incidence of retinopathy of prematurity among premature and low birth weight babies admitted to NICU in Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1008
Author(s):  
Darshan K. Raj ◽  
Adarsh E. ◽  
Prema R. ◽  
. Jayaprakash ◽  
Dhanyatha M. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies

Background: ROP is a disorder of the developing retinal blood vessels in the premature infant retina. Objective of present study is to determine the number of babies affected with ROP among the premature and low birth weight babies admitted to neonatal intensive care unit or attending neonatal follow up clinic at RRMCH Hospital during a period of one year.Methods: This is a prospective observational study conducted in Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital Bangalore for 12 months. All eligible babies were screened at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where temperature is well controlled and the place to handle any emergencies. The pupils were dilated using 2.5% phenylephrine and 0.5% tropicamide eye drops instilled three times into each eye at intervals of 15 minutes about one hour before the scheduled examination.Results: 100 babies were screened and followed up. The incidence of ROP is 40%. Gestational age (<37weeks) and low birth weight (2500g) are important risk factors for ROP. Our study concluded that ROP is an important complication of prematurity.Conclusions: The present study highlights the magnitude of the problem due to ROP in a tertiary care centre. Meticulous fundus examination with indirect ophthalmoscopy in all preterm babies with gestational age <37weeks and birth weight ≤2500gms is essential non invasive method for early detection of ROP and its progression. 

scholarly journals Study of factors affecting low birth weight of newborn in Uttar Pradesh, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2087
Author(s):  
Ambri Agarwal ◽  
Prashant Tomar
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Low Birth Weight Infants ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies

Background: Low birth weight is defined as weight at birth is less than 2.5 kg. Low birth weight infants are at a greater risk of having a disability and survival and respiratory problems. To reduce the incidence of low birth weight babies we studied the maternal factors which affect the baby in utero and cause preterm or low birth weight babies.Methods: Eighty-two pregnant ladies aged between 16-30 years were studied who regularly visiting to obstetrics and gynecology department of G. S. medical college hospital, Peeplabandpur, Pilkahuwa, Uttar Pradesh, India were selected for study.Results: In this study, it was seen that mothers who were illiterate, belonging to lower socioeconomic status, multiparous and pregnancy associated with PIH, Anaemia and Oligohydramnios had high incidence of low birth weight babies.Conclusions: This pragmatic approach study of LBW will be quite helpful to obstetrics and gynecologist, pediatrician, physician to treat such patients actively to prevent morbidity and mortality of low birth newborn which is a great threat and challenge to the medical fraternity globally.

scholarly journals A study to assess clinico-epidemiological profile and outcome of low birth weight babies admitted to neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1064
Author(s):  
Anuradha Sanadhya ◽  
Mohammad Asif ◽  
Priyanka Meena ◽  
Juhi M. Mehrotra
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Maternal Weight ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) contributes substantially to neonatal, infant and childhood morbidity as well as mortality. Across the world neonatal mortality is 20 times more likely for low birth weight babies compared to heavier babies (>2.5 kg). Proportion of LBW babies at birth in Rajasthan is 14%. The present study is proposed to explore the determinants of LBW in babies admitted at tertiary care hospital. The objective of the study was to study the clinic-epidemiological profile and outcome of LBW neonates; to study various factors associated with LBW.Methods: This study was a hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study, carried out at NICU of MBGH, R.N.T Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan. The study population comprised of all LBW babies delivered in medical college attached hospital and admitted in NICU, for duration of one year from September 2019 to august 2020. Total 350 babies were enrolled in study as per calculated sample size.Results: LBW was found to be associated with low maternal age, low level of mother education, maternal anemia, less BMI, stature of mothers, number of ANC visits, poor maternal weight gain during pregnancy, per-capita income, etc. Most common cause of mortality was found in LBW was septicemia and of morbidity was RDS.Conclusions: The identified risk factors in our study were modifiable and many were preventable. Maternal age, education of mothers, nutrition of mothers, anaemia status, number of ANC visits by mothers are preventable causes. Demographic profile, socio-economic status; many medical and obstetric factors are modifiable.

scholarly journals Status of low birth weight at a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh for a Selected Period

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharmeen Yasmeen ◽  
Ehsamul Azim
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Average Monthly Income ◽  
Level Hospital

In Bangladesh, the prevalence of low birth weight is unacceptably high. A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out during the period of June to September 2009 among the mothers whose babies were born in Bangladesh Medical College, a tertiary level hospital situated in Dhaka, to assess the proportion of children born with low birth weight. The mothers of 102 babies born within the specified period were chosen purposively for this study. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used as the research instrument and data was collected from them by face to face interviews. Results revealed that the proportion of low birth weight babies was 25.49% (n-26). Most of the low birth weight babies (30.77%) identified came from families with an average monthly income of less than 5,000 Taka. Among 26 low birth weight babies, 21 (80.77%) were born before completing 37 weeks and only three (19.23%) were born after completing 37 weeks of the gestational period. Significant association was found between low birth weight babies and family income (p<0.001), and between low birth weight babies and pre-term (p<.0001). It is considered that the present findings of this study will not only help initiate measures to combat the problem in the future but also serve as a useful basis for research and planning. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v1i1.13209 South East Asia Journal of Public Health 2011:1:24-27

scholarly journals A correlative study between maternal hemoglobin concentration during third trimester and fetal birth weight of babies born at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1756-1759
Author(s):  
Anup Shrestha ◽  
Sabina Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Maternal Anemia ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Third ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies

Background: Anemia is one of the commonest health problems faced by pregnant women in both developing and developed countries. Maternal anemia is a potential risk factor for fatal outcomes like low birth weight and preterm delivery. This study intended at comparing the birth weight of the babies who were born to mothers with and without anemia during the third trimesters. Materials and methods: This study is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted at Kathmandu Medical College, Teaching Hospital from July 2019 to June 2020. The third-trimester hemoglobin of mothers was recorded along with the birth weight of their respective babies. Mothers with regular antenatal care visits at this hospital were included and the known causes for anemia like renal disorders, twin pregnancies, and others were excluded from the study. The third-trimester hemoglobin level of all pregnant females was correlated with the birth weight of the babies. Results: Out of a total of 2417 pregnant women, 317 (13%) had anemia. The overall prevalence of low birth weight was 12%. Out of 317 anemic mothers, 99 (31%) delivered low birth weight babies. Among those 99 low birth weight babies, 30 (30%) were preterm and 69 (70%) were term babies with the prevalence of low birth weight in anemic mothers being 31%. The correlation between maternal hemoglobin and birth weight was found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: Despite regular antenatal care, maternal anemia still prevails, affecting neonatal birth weight. There was a statistically significant correlation between maternal hemoglobin and birth weight (p-value <0.0001).

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