[Modification of C-reactive protein after instillation of natural exogenous surfactants].

Background: Blood C-reactive protein levels have been frequently found to be increased after Curosurf instillation. These variations have been compared to the values after Surfexo therapy and after absence of surfactant therapy.

Population And Methods: The files of not infected premature babies, aged 25 to 36 weeks of gestational age, under mechanical ventilation for a hyaline membrane disease (HMD), admitted in our unit between January 1990 to June 1995, have been retrospectively studied.

[Use of EMLA cream in premature and full-term newborn infants. Study of efficacy and tolerance].

Background: Mild methemoglobinemia is a known side-effect of one of the constituents of EMLA cream, this topical local anesthetic is used with great caution in neonates.

Population And Methods: One hundred and sixteen neonates admitted from January to July 1994 in an intensive care unit were included in the study. All required skin punctures which were performed 1 h 30-2 hours after EMLA had been applied on the skin.

[Neonatal shigellosis].

Background: Neonatal shigellosis is rare and is usually encountered in unsanitary countries. It is occasionally responsible for manifestations of bacteremia such as septic shock and rash.

Case Report: A boy was born at 40 weeks of gestational age, while the end of labor was marked by temperature at 38 degrees C.