Efficacy of transcutaneous bilirubinometry as compared to serum bilirubin in preterm newborn during phototherapy.

Transcutaneous measurement of bilirubin is being used for neonatal jaundice. Its utility during phototherapy in preterm babies is not established. The objective of our study was to assess the efficacy of transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) measurement in comparison to total serum bilirubin in preterm newborns at admission and during phototherapy at the covered skin area (glabella).

Umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping in term and late-preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of umbilical cord milking (UCM) versus delayed cord clamping (DCC) in term and late-preterm infants.

Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Clinical trial registries, and Gray literature were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing UCM with DCC in term and late-preterm infants for both short-term and long-term outcomes. Intact and cut UCM were compared separately with DCC using subgroup analysis.

Effect of T-Piece Resuscitator versus Self Inflating Bag on Arterial CO Levels in Preterm Neonates.

Objective: To compare the effect of self-inflating bag (SIB) vs. T-piece resuscitator (TPR) on PaCO levels, when used for brief manual ventilation during administration of first dose of surfactant.

Methods: Preterm neonates were randomized to receive positive pressure ventilation with either self-inflating bag or T-piece resuscitator during administration of first dose of surfactant.

Ghosal Type Hematodiaphyseal Dysplasia.

Background: Ghosal Type Hematodiaphyseal Dysplasia is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by refractory anemia and diaphyseal bone dysplasia.

Case Characteristics: A 3 y 9 mo-old male child presented with progressive anemia and bowing of thighs. Child was found to have a previously reported homozygous point mutation c.