The physiology of the neonate is ideally suited to the transition to extrauterine life followed by a period of rapid growth and development. Intravenous fluids and electrolytes should be prescribed with care in the neonate. Sodium and water requirements in the first few days of life are low and should be increased after the postnatal diuresis. Expansion of the extracellular fluid volume prior t...

Unilateral lung agenesis is a rare congenital abnormality that typically presents with respiratory distress after birth. Prognostic factors include the side of affected along presence or absence other abnormalities. Prenatal imaging can make diagnosis which assist healthcare team in preparing to care for neonate, as well set expectations family. In this case series, we describe three cases unil...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the risk of recurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes in second pregnancies in developing countries. METHODS Data from the 2004-2008 Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health were used to determine the outcomes of singleton second pregnancies for 61 780 women in 23 developing countries. The mother-infant pairs had been followed up until discharge or for 7 days postpa...

abstract background and purpose: high-risk pregnancy is referred to a situation in which mother, fetus or neonate are in higher risk of morbidity or mortality. because of adverse outcomes of high-risk pregnancies, this study aims to determine these outcomes in the north of iran. materials and methods: we recruited 803 urban and rural pregnant women in this crosssectional study via consensus met...

Touch therapy, first described by keieger in 1975 as an act of healing or helping that is akin to the ancient practice laying on hands, providing be a useful adjunt nursing practices. Prematurity continue leading cause neonatal death and developmental disability. Neonate admission NICU accounts for largest number. necessary good health food, water rest preterm babies. therapy were found have se...

Background: The phenomena of transformation from the intrauterine environment to independent breathing proceeds successfully in 90% newborns. However, timely resuscitation is crucial for 10% remaining. Objectives: We investigated neonate (NR) status, predisposing factors, and outcomes. Methods: This retrospective descriptive research was conducted at Al-Zahra hospital (Guilan-Iran) between Apri...

This article reviews the current status of anorectal malformations in the neonate. It begins by discussing the history, epidemiology, and embryology, followed by a discussion of the genetic process causing these diseases. Diagnosis and workup is then discussed, followed by specific details of the surgical treatment of these malformations. The article concludes with a brief review of the complic...

Although outcomes of neonatal cardiac surgery have dramatically improved in the last two decades, low body weight still constitutes an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality. In particular, cardiac surgery in neonates with very low birth weight (≤1.5 kg) is carried out with greater risk because most organ systems are immature. We report here on a successful case of early one-stage to...

Background: Malaria in pregnancy is associated with many negative outcomes for the woman, foetus and neonate. Intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp) using three doses of sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine (SP), insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spray (IRS), constitute the main strategies used to prevent malaria. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effec...