Factors influencing confidence in tracheal intubation among neonatal trainees: A questionnaire-based study.

Aim: Tracheal intubation (TI) is pivotal in managing critically ill neonates. This study aims to investigate the disparities in exposure and training techniques that affect self-perceived confidence in neonatal fellows concerning TI.

Methods: A comprehensive, structured questionnaire-based survey was conducted among neonatal trainees from October to November 2022.

Comparative Efficacy of Interventions for Analgesia During Heel Prick in Newborn Infants - A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Context: Heel prick is one among the common painful procedures in neonates. We performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacy of different interventions for analgesia during heel prick in neonates.

Evidence Acquisition: Medline, Cochrane, Embase and CINAHL databases were searched from inception until February 2023.

Care of Healthy as well as Sick Newborns in India: A Narrative Review.

Majority of neonatal deaths occur in developing countries. There is an increase in the proportion of neonatal deaths as part of the under-5 mortality over the past decade. Hence we need to accelerate further to achieve the goal of single digit neonatal mortality rate (NMR) by 2030.

The beneficial effect of early and prolonged kangaroo mother care on long-term neuro-developmental outcomes in low birth neonates - A cohort study.

Aim: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) has immense short-term benefits, but data on long-term outcomes are scarce. Hence, this study aimed to compare the neurodevelopmental outcomes at 12 months of corrected age (CA) in infants <2000 g receiving early and prolonged KMC to a control group.

Methods: This was a cohort study that was conducted from January 2017 to November 2018.

Effect of whole-body massage on growth and neurodevelopment in term healthy newborns: A systematic review.

Background: Infant massage is commonly practiced in many parts of the world. However, the effectiveness of this intervention has not been reviewed for term, healthy newborns.

Methods: This systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials assessed the effect of whole-body massage with or without oil, compared to no massage in term healthy newborns.

Timing of first bath in term healthy newborns: A systematic review.

Background: This systematic review of intervention trials and observational studies assessed the effect of delaying the first bath for at least 24 hours after birth, compared to conducting it within the first 24 hours, in term healthy newborns.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE via PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, CINAHL (updated till November 2021), and clinical trials databases and reference lists of retrieved articles. Key outcomes were neonatal mortality, systemic infections, hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

Topical emollient application in term healthy newborns: A systematic review.

Background: This systematic review of randomized trials assessed the effect of emollient application compared to no emollient application in term or near-term healthy newborns.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE via PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, and CINAHL (updated until November 2021), clinical trials databases, and reference lists of retrieved articles. Key outcomes were neonatal mortality, systemic infections, atopic dermatitis, skin condition, and adverse events.

Effect of sleep position in term healthy newborns on sudden infant death syndrome and other infant outcomes: A systematic review.

Background: Though recommended by numerous guidelines, adherence to supine sleep position during the first year of life is variable across the globe.

Methods: This systematic review of randomized trials and observational studies assessed the effect of the supine compared to non-supine (prone or side) sleep position on healthy newborns. Key outcomes were neonatal mortality, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), acute life-threatening event (ALTE), neurodevelopment, and positional plagiocephaly.

The effect of exchange transfusion on mortality in neonatal sepsis: a meta-analysis.

Although antimicrobials are the cornerstone of neonatal sepsis management, adjunctive therapies are required to improve outcomes. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of exchange transfusion (ET) on mortality (primary outcome) in neonatal sepsis, as well as on immunoglobulin, complement and neutrophil levels and assess its complications (secondary outcomes). Databases searched include PubMed, NCBI, Google Scholar, CINHAL, Ovid and Scopus.

Predisposing factors for excessive loss of weight in exclusively breastfed term and late preterm neonates - a case control study.

Background: Exclusively breastfed healthy neonates can lose weight excessively due to poor milk production, inadequate enteral intake or due to poor milk transfer. The studies assessing risk factors for infants to lose weight excessively are diverse and results are highly varied.

Objectives: We aimed to determine the risk factors for weight loss of over 10% in term and late preterm newborns who were exclusively breastfed.

Simulation training to improve aseptic non-touch technique and success during intravenous cannulation-effect on hospital-acquired blood stream infection and knowledge retention after 6 months: The snowball effect theory.

Background: Intravenous cannulation is a common procedure and a valuable skill in the neonatal intensive care unit. Standardized procedure and personnel training are needed in the unit to prevent hospital-acquired blood stream infections. Hence, we evaluated the effect of training using a low-fidelity simulation on the improvement of the aseptic non-touch technique during intravenous cannulation and knowledge retention after 6 months.

Response Measures to Infection Outbreaks During the Second Year of Sustenance Phase of Infection Control Quality Improvement.

Objective: To analyze the infection outbreaks, control measures and outcomes of the outbreak in the NICU of a tertiary care centre in the year 2018.

Methods: This study was conducted in a 30 bedded tertiary care NICU from January 2018 through December 2018. The study design was an Outbreak investigation, based on a program of prospective surveillance for nosocomial infection.

Comparison of efficacy of oral paracetamol versus ibuprofen for PDA closure in preterms - a prospective randomized clinical trial.

Currently nonselective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, ibuprofen and indomethacin, are approved drugs for closure of patent ductus arteriosus but have potential toxicities. There are reports of the effectiveness of paracetamol in ductal closure. However, there is paucity of data comparing paracetamol to ibuprofen or indomethacin in relation to the efficacy and safety profile.

Hypothermia detection in low birth weight neonates using a novel bracelet device.

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a novel hypothermia monitoring and alert bracelet device (BEMPU Bracelet) in low birth weight (LBW) neonates weighing less than 2000 g.

Design: This was a controlled prospective study.

Setting: This study was done in the step-down nursery of a tertiary level newborn unit of a major teaching hospital in India.