Academic Department of Paediatrics, D Floor, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds UK Correspondence to Prof MI Levene, Academic Department of Paediatrics, D Floor, Clarendon Wing, Leeds ...

Objective To compare the resistance of interfaces used for the delivery of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in neonates, as measured by the generated system pressure at fixed gas flows ...

As a junior obstetrician in Vienna in 1847, Semmelweis discovered the cause of puerperal fever and introduced a method for its prevention. Although his findings were hailed by some as comparable to ...

Neonatal skin antisepsis with alcohol-based compared to aqueous 2% chlorhexidine, used in moderate preterm infants or extremely preterm infants after the first week of life, is safe and may be ...

BACKGROUND Changes in the work patterns and numbers of medical staff in training grades pose a significant challenge to those responsible for the provision of an effective clinical neonatal service.

Department of Paediatrics, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ, UK Dr Lee, Department of Paediatrics, Level 5, Clinical Sciences Building, St James's University ...

Objective To investigate the efficacy of automated control of inspired oxygen (FiO2) by Predictive Intelligent Control of Oxygenation (PRICO) on the Fabian ventilator in maintaining oxygen saturation ...

6 Critical Sciences Theme, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Correspondence to Dr Joyce E O'Shea, Department of Neonatology, Maternity Building, Southern General ...

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 ...

Objective Despite lack of evidence supporting efficacy, prophylactic fresh frozen plasma and Octaplas transfusions may be administered to very preterm infants to reduce bleeding risk. International ...