BMJ12d
A novel human milk fortifier supports adequate growth in very low birth weight infants: a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial
Objective To compare growth, tolerance and safety parameters in very preterm infants receiving human milk (HM) fortified with a multicomponent cow’s milk-based HM fortifier (HMF; control) versus a ...
BMJ12d
Minimisation of blood sampling losses in preterm neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To evaluate the effect of minimising blood sampling losses on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion-related outcomes in preterm infants <37 weeks’ gestation. Study design We searched PubMed, ...
BMJ2d
The effect of a multifaceted educational intervention on medication preparation and administration errors in neonatal intensive care
1 Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands 2 Princess Amalia Department of Pediatrics, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, The Netherlands 3 Department of Epidemiology, University ...
BMJ4d
The defecation pattern of healthy term infants up to the age of 3 months
Background Defecation problems occur frequently in infants. A clearer insight into the normal defecation pattern is required to gain a better understanding of abnormal defecation. Aim To describe the ...
BMJ12d
Effect of intrapartum antibiotics on the intestinal microbiota of infants: a systematic review
Introduction The use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) has become common practice in obstetric medicine and is used in up to 40% of deliveries. Despite its benefits, the risks associated ...
BMJ13d
Multiorgan dysfunction in infants with post-asphyxial hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy
1 Department of Paediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 Division of Neonatology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, and Department of Paediatrics, ...
BMJ2d
Stool microflora in extremely low birthweight infants
AIM To serially characterise aerobic and anaerobic stool microflora in extremely low birthweight infants and to correlate colonisation patterns with clinical risk factors. METHODS Stool specimens from ...
BMJ13d
Congenital depression of the neonatal skull: a self limiting condition
Correspondence to: Dr Ryan Department of Radiology, Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street and Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; stephanie.ryan{at}tsch.ie If you wish to reuse any or all of ...
BMJ12d
SIDS is associated with prenatal drug use: a meta-analysis and systematic review of 4 238 685 infants
Objective To conduct a meta-analysis to determine the association between prenatal drug exposure and risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Design Studies were searched using PubMed, Medline and ...
BMJ12d
Documentation during neonatal resuscitation: a systematic review
Objective Accurate documentation in healthcare is necessary for ethical, legal, research and quality improvement purposes. In this review, we aimed to evaluate the accuracy of methods of documentation ...
BMJ11d
End-of-life care in Toronto neonatal intensive care units: challenges for physician trainees
1 Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, British Columbia Children's ...
BMJ3d
Treatment of hypoxic-ischaemic brain damage by moderate hypothermia
aSection of Paediatrics Imperial College School of Medicine Hammersmith Hospital London, bDepartment of Paediatrics University College London School of Medicine London, cDepartment of Child Health ...