Necrotizing enterocolitis as a prognostic factor for the neurodevelopmental outcome of preterm infants - match control study after 2years.

Purpose: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in very low birth weight infants is a risk factor for developmental delay. To our knowledge, there are no studies published investigating the neurodevelopmental outcome of patients with NEC comparing surgically treated and conservatively treated patients versus match paired controls. The aim of this retrospective case control study was to measure the neurodevelopmental outcome of patients with NEC who were treated surgically or conservatively METHODS: All patients were identified, who have been diagnosed with NEC (ICD-10 code, P77) born between 2006 and 2013.

Group B streptococcus infections in neonates admitted to a German NICU: Emphasis on screening and adherence to pre-analytical recommendations.

Background: Infections by group B streptococci (GBS), e.g. Streptococcus agalactiae, presenting as early-onset disease (EOD) or late-onset disease (LOD), are leading causes of severe infections in newborn and premature patients.

Follow-Up of Children with Gastrointestinal Malformations and Postnatal Surgery and Anesthesia: Evaluation at Two Years of Age.

Background: The impact of general anesthesia is considered a risk factor for developmental delay. Very few studies have been performed to measure the neurodevelopmental outcome of patients with selected malformations.

Objectives: The purpose of this ambidirectional cohort study was to measure the neurodevelopmental outcome of patients with congenital gastrointestinal-tract malformations (GIM).

The role of nursing team continuity in the treatment of very-low-birth-weight infants: findings from a pilot study.

Aim: To assess the association between nursing team continuity and quality of care.

Background: Research on nurse staffing and its effect on quality of care is investigated to different degrees. However, very few studies have observed whether the continuous deployment of nursing staff is associated with quality of care.

Purpura fulminans after therapeutic hypothermia in an asphyxiated neonate with streptococcemia.

Objective: Therapeutic hypothermia is an established therapeutic regimen in severely asphyxiated term neonates. The amount of cerebral injury is reduced resulting in an improved neurologic outcome. Therapeutic hypothermia-induced side effects mostly affect the circulatory system, kidney, and liver.

Life-threatening hemorrhage in neonates: management with recombinant activated factor VII.

Objective: Massive hemorrhage with shock is a common problem for the intensivist. The use of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa), known as efficient treatment for hemophilia, has been reported to control severe bleeding episodes in critically care patients, but never in preterm neonates.

Design: Case report (two cases) and review of the literature.