The focus was on the long-term health of babies born too early and weighing very little. These tiny fighters, known as very low birth weight infants, were studied to see how they fared after leaving the hospital. The goal was to understand their medical needs, the tools they might need at home, and the various types of medical help they require. The study looked at ...
The world of neonatal care is constantly evolving. As medical advancements allow more premature infants to survive, the focus shifts to refining care practices. One area that needs a closer look is the use of humidity in incubators, especially for infants born before 25 weeks of gestation. While there's plenty of research on older preterm infants, the evidence for th...
In the realm of neonatal care, predicting health outcomes for premature babies is a complex task. One significant challenge is bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a lung condition that affects many infants born too early. Researchers have been working on ways to forecast this condition more accurately. They believed that by considering factors that change over time, they cou...
Preterm infants born before 32 weeks face a challenging journey to reach full enteral feeding. This journey varies greatly depending on several factors. For instance, babies born weighing less than 1, 500 grams had a tougher time reaching full feeding. These babies were split into two groups: those with extremely low birth weight (ELBW) and those with very low birt...
The first week of life is crucial for premature babies. These infants, born before 32 weeks, face serious risks. In a recent study, over 8, 900 such babies were tracked. Almost 10% of them either died or suffered severe brain bleeds within their first week. The study looked at many factors. It found that the younger the baby, the higher the risk. Babies born smaller...
Scientists recently studied how quickly lowering humidity in incubators affects tiny, extremely preterm babies. They wanted to see if suddenly stopping or slowly reducing the humidity caused temperature issues, like getting too cold or hot, or problems with their body's salt balance or skin. The study took place in a big hospital in Queensland, Australia, from April ...