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Filter by:Aims: To evaluate the effects of topical Benoxinate HCL eye drops on the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) scores in infants undergoing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening. Methods: A randomized prospective double-masked cross-over trial was conducted on preterm infants screened for ROP at least twice. Dilated fundus examination was done in Group A infants using the tear substitute eye drops and the second using the Benoxinate HCL drops and the reversed order of drops for Group B. Video recording of the pulse oximeter monitor, the face and the body of the infant were analyzed by a single neonatology consultant for Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) scoring 1 minute before, during the examination of the first eye, 1 minute and 5 minutes after the conclusion of the examination of the second eye. The sound of the ophthalmologist on the video recordings indicating the time of the lid speculum insertion, the shining of the indirect ophthalmoscope light without indentation and the scleral indentation would aid in assessing the differences of the PIPP indicators during each step of the examination.
A prospective observational study evaluates the safety and efficacy of using High-Flow Nasal Cannula to stabilize very preterm infants immediately after birth. Following placental transfusion, high flow nasal cannula at 8 l/min is administered along with intermittent tactile stimulation. Criteria for switching to other interventions like continuous positive airway pressure or positive pressure ventilation are set for cases of persistent bradycardia or low SpO2.
Ophthalmological differences in school-aged children with and without a history of retinopathy of prematurity
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (dapoxetine) and hyaluronic acid gel injection in the glans penis for lifelong premature.
This prospective study was carried out on 263 pregnant females aged from 19 to 35 years old carrying singleton, and uncomplicated pregnancy. TVS examination was performed in all cases at 28 and 32 weeks of gestation. The pregnant women recruited in the study closely followed up to delivery. Maternal progesterone was given to all women with short CL (<20mm and more than 10mm) to support pregnancy.
After ultrasound-indicated cerclage, some pregnant women still experience sPTB, and there is controversy regarding the use of tocolytic agents during the perioperative period to reduce the incidence of sPTB. In this study, the investigators employed a randomized double-blind method to investigate whether the use of atosiban during the perioperative period can reduce the incidence of sPTB before 34 weeks.
Nasal Continuous Airway Pressure (CPAP) or Heated humidified high-flow Air support with nasal cannula (HHHFNC) are among the most commonly used non-invasive respiratory support methods. The purpose of this prospective study was to compare vital findings, blood gas parameters, perfusion index (PI) and plethysmographic variability index (PVI) values in premature infants treated with less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) under HHHFNC or CPAP.
The goal of this clinical trial is aims to evaluate the effects of applying colostrum orally every 4 and 2 hours in order to achieve trophic feeding in preterm infants. The main question it aims to answer is the optimal frequency of colostrum application that can be applied Participants will be divided by randomization using permutation blocks after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria and deemed eligible. These blocks were then randomized using computer software such as Microsoft Excel, determining the sequence for allocation to the control and intervention groups based on the randomization order from the permutation code, every 2 hours and every 4 hours. Researchers will investigate the effects of oropharyngeal colostrum application frequency, every 4 hours and every 2 hours, in order to achieve trophic feeding in preterm infants <34 weeks gestational age.
Underdeveloped oral structures of preterm infants cause feeding problems. Therefore, the development of sucking reflexes of premature babies should be supported. This study aimed to investigate the effect of suck-swallow training on the transition to oral feeding in premature infants. The study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental trial in the NICU of a public hospital in Istanbul. The study sample consisted of 82 premature infants. Of these infants, 41 were assigned to the experimental group and 41 to the control group. Study data were collected using the investigator-developed Premature Infant Data Collection Form and Early Feeding Skills Assessment Tool. Throughout the study, preterm infants in the experimental group (n=41) were given suck-swallow exercises for 12 minutes once a day before feeding for 14 days. SPSS21 was used to analyze the data.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of QR code supported infant care training given to mothers of preterm newborns on maternal self-efficacy and maternal anxiety level .