KEY POINTS 1. With a high incidence of morbidity and mortality, the care of critically ill newborns brings unique complexities in communication between the care providers and families. 2. Because…
KEY POINTS 1. Most infants who develop neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) are normal on examination at birth. 2. Surveillance for NDD must start with neurologic examination in the neonatal intensive care…
KEY POINTS 1. Assessing therapeutic safety and efficacy of a drug/device or technology requires carefully designed trials that are sufficiently powered to detect differences in outcomes. 2. International trials can…
KEY POINTS 1. The care of a sick infant must continue into childhood, and families must be guided just as diligently after discharge as they were during intensive care. 2….
KEY POINTS 1. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rates have increased over time, with a consequent increase in the number of extremely premature and critically ill infants who are…
KEY POINTS 1. Esophageal surgery in neonates includes the treatment of esophageal atresia, gastroesophageal reflux, congenital esophageal stenosis, esophageal duplication, and vascular rings. 2. Esophageal atresia, with or without tracheoesophageal…
KEY POINTS 1. Causes of primary neonatal corneal opacification include congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy (CHED), posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy, congenital hereditary stromal dystrophy (CHED), and corneal dermoid. Secondary causes include…
KEY POINTS 1. Nasal obstruction in neonates can cause respiratory distress and feeding difficulty, as newborns rely heavily on nasal breathing. 2. Mild cases of nasal obstruction can be observed,…
KEY POINTS 1. The quality of clinical care and improvement is typically measured in six areas: safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equality. 2. Healthcare administered during pregnancy, labor, and…
KEY POINTS 1. Congenital anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease present in neonates with symptoms of distal intestinal obstruction and distal gastrointestinal tract dysmotility. 2. Anorectal malformations are a congenital group…
