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Apr 21, 2024 · Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) is a breathing disorder primarily seen in premature infants. It results from insufficient surfactant production, which leads to collapsed alveoli in the lungs. This hinders the baby’s ability to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, leading to breathing difficulties.
May 3, 2024 · Common signs of sepsis include fever, fast heart rate, rapid breathing, confusion and body pain. It can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. Sepsis is usually caused by bacterial infections but may be the result of other infections such as viruses, parasites or fungi. Its treatment requires medical care, including the use of ...
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3 days ago · Preterm birth. Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks. [1] Extreme preterm [2] is less than 28 weeks, very early preterm birth is between 28 and 32 weeks, early preterm birth occurs between 32 and 34 weeks, late ...
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May 1, 2024 · Infant mortality is the death of an infant before the infant's first birthday. The occurrence of infant mortality in a population can be described by the infant mortality rate ( IMR ), which is the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births. [1]
6 days ago · Children can benefit from the diagnosis and treatment of major childhood killer diseases (Pneumonia, Diarrhoea, Malnutrition, Measles and Malaria). Key interventions include: Newborn Specific Interventions. Promotion of birth preparedness plan. Promotion of essential newborn care practices and postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
May 4, 2024 · It's for newborn babies and those younger than 8 months born during or entering their first RSV season. In the U.S., the RSV season typically is November through March, but it varies in Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and other U.S. Pacific Island territories.
Apr 16, 2024 · Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss or an allergic reaction. It also may result from severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes. Shock keeps organs from getting enough blood or oxygen.
