What is the effectiveness of combining warming mattresses and plastic bags versus plastic bags only for thermoregulation in preterm infants? A systematic review
Publication date: Available online 18 October 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Miriam Langan, C. Watson, T. O'Connor, Z. Moore, D. PattonAbstractHypothermia is strongly associated with neonatal morbidities and mortality. There are several interventions to reduce the incidence of hypothermia following delivery. The aim of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of combining warming mattresses and plastic bags to plastic bags only for thermal regulation in preterm infants in the delivery suite and during stabilisation in the NICU. Four studies met the inclusion criteria. In comparison to the ...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - October 19, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Placement of syringe infusion pumps and solution density can impact infusion performance: An experimental study
ConclusionThe placement of the syringe infusion pump and the infusion rate influence accuracy mainly at 30 cm below and 0,5 ml/h. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Effects of two non-invasive continuous positive pressure devices on the acoustic environment of preterm infants
ConclusionWhile CPAP is a necessary treatment for many preterm infants, cumulative noise exposure in extremely preterm infants may also be a care consideration. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - October 15, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
The effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on nasal skin breakdown
Publication date: Available online 11 October 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Eleanor HaymesAbstractThis literature review explores current evidence that is available, regarding the effects of nasal CPAP on skin breakdown of the nose. Findings show that nursing interventions such as the use of a nasal mask and alternating from nasal prongs to the mask can relieve pressure on the septum, and the use of septum protectors and padding can improve patient care by reducing the incidence of pressure which causes the nasal injury. However, time scales for skin assessments varied widely within the papers, presenti...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - October 11, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Parents’ learning needs and preferences in a neonatal intensive care unit: A desire for enhanced communication and eHealth technology
Publication date: Available online 19 September 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Joelle Monaghan, Theresa Kim, Justine Dol, Adele Orovec, Marsha Campbell-YeoAbstractThe aim of this study was to explore the learning needs of parents of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) through descriptive qualitative design. Three focus groups were conducted with thirteen parents. Three main themes were derived following content analysis: Expectations and Uncertainties, Seeking and Learning, and Desires and Preferences. Parents identified a need for greater clarity around their role in the NICU and...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 19, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Massage therapy for the treatment of neonatal jaundice: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Publication date: Available online 17 September 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Mohammed Abdellatif, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Gehad Mohamed Tawfik, Do Phuc Nhu Nguyen, Le Van Thanh, Muhammed Khaled Elfaituri, Marwa Ibrahim Mohammed Mansour, Le Thi Bich Thoa, Marwa Mostafa Mohamed Zaki, Pham Diep Thuy Duong, Amr Ehab El-Qushayri, Yifan Liang, Kaipeng Liu, Kenji Hirayama, Nguyen Tien HuyAbstractNeonatal jaundice is a common health problem seen in 60–80% of newborns. Electronic search in nine databases was done for randomized controlled trials. Twenty seven studies were eligible for quantitative analysis. For neo...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 18, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Family-Centred Care in Dedicated Neonatal Units: An Integrative Review of International Perspectives
This study aims to synthesise and critically review the research on Family-Centred Care interventions in Neonatal Intensive Care Units and neonatal special care units across international, and thereby cross-cultural, settings. An integrative literature review approach was used, with seven databases searched. The search generated 1,741 articles, with forty-eight meeting the inclusion criteria. Physical participation and involvement of families within neonatal care was the most common intervention and was included in studies across most countries, while the concepts of bedside/medical rounds, interdisciplinary family confere...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 18, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
In asymptomatic late preterm and term infants, with neonatal hypoglycaemia, is the administration of 40% glucose gel effective in establishing normoglycaemia and reducing neonatal admissions?: A literature review
ConclusionAlthough with limitations, the studies add to the growing evidence of support for 40% glucose gel as a safe, simple and effective intervention for asymptomatic hypoglycaemic infants. Future large-scale studies may increase the evidence and support the development of a national protocol/guideline. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 17, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Editorial board
Publication date: October 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 7, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Preventing a fall from innocence
Publication date: October 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 5Author(s): Breidge Boyle, Leslie Altimier (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 7, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News page
Publication date: October 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 7, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Country lack of preparation to face maternal immigrant and Roma problems related to neonatal screening
ConclusionsAmelioration of the educational status of mothers and or better cooperation with social workers and or midwives, nurses etc. Translation of the information booklet about National Neonatal Screening Program in to more foreign languages should be necessary. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 6, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Corrigendum to ‘Oral feeding readiness and premature infant outcomes’ [J. Neonatal Nurs. 25/3 (2019) 111–115]
Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Atiat Osman, Eman Ahmed, Farouk Hassanein, Hend Mohamed, Suzan Silva, Debra Brandon (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - September 4, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Validation of a surgical neonatal nursing workload tool
ConclusionThe WANNNT-SC is valid, reliable, and can be used to determine the number of nursing staff required to provide direct patient care in a surgical NICU. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - August 28, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
A narrative review of thermoregulation techniques used by paediatric theatre staff during intra hospital transfer from paediatric theatres to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( NICU)
ConclusionsThere is a lack of clinical guidelines pertaining specifically towards neonatal intra hospital transfer following neonatal surgery. Consequently, neonatal hypothermia has been reported post-transfer in research and the practice setting following transfers between Theatres to NICU. Thereby, further investigation of paediatric theatre staff neonatal thermoregulatory care is required along with the introduction of national standardised guidelines and paediatric theatre staff education to ensure evidence based practice. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - August 22, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
