Strategies for the Fortification of Human Milk in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review.

Breast milk is the best source of nourishment for both full-term and preterm newborns. However, in preterm newborns, exclusive breastfeeding can lead to nutritional deficiencies, with short- and long-term consequences on growth and neurocognitive development. Breast milk fortification is a widely used strategy to provide an adequate nutritional profile to these patients.

Validation of a Portable Coagulometer for Routine In-Hospital Use for Newborns.

Objectives: To verify the reliability and clinical benefits of the coagulation tests made by a point of care device in newborn admitted to a neonatal unit.

Design: We made a statistical comparison between results obtained by the point of care device versus conventional laboratory analysis.

Setting: Level 3 neonatal unit.