The Utility of Simulation-Based Training in Teaching Frontline Providers Modified Sarnat Encephalopathy Examination: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

Background: Limited training in targeted neurological examination makes it challenging for frontline providers to identify newborns with perinatal asphyxia eligible for therapeutic hypothermia. This training is important in the era of telemedicine, where the experts can remotely guide further care of these newborns.

Methods: This randomized controlled pilot study was conducted in a South Indian tertiary hospital.

Group B Streptococcal Colonization among Pregnant Women and Neonates in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of maternal and neonatal group B Streptococcal colonization, incidence of neonatal systemic illness, and antibiotic sensitivity of isolates.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted in a South Indian tertiary care hospital. Rectovaginal swabs from pregnant mothers at 36-37 wk gestation and throat and rectal swabs from their neonates at 48 h of age were collected.

Outcomes and resource usage of infants born at ≤ 25 weeks gestation in Canada.

Objectives: To determine the outcomes and resource usage of infants born at ≤ 25 weeks gestational age (GA).

Methods: Retrospective study of infants born between April 2009 and September 2011 at ≤ 25 weeks' GA in all neonatal intensive care units in Canada with follow-up in the neonatal follow-up clinics. Short-term morbidities, neurodevelopmental impairment, significant neurodevelopmental impairment, and resource utilization of infants born at ≤ 24 weeks were compared with neonates born at 25 weeks.

Implementation of a Neurocritical Care Program: Improved Seizure Detection and Decreased Antiseizure Medication at Discharge in Neonates With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy.

Background: We report the impact of implementing continuous video electroencephalography monitoring for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy via a protocol in the context of neonatal neuro-critical care program.

Methods: Neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy were studied retrospectively two years before and after implementing continuous video electroencephalography for 72 hours as a care protocol. Before continuous video electroencephalography, a 60-minute routine electroencephalography was performed at the discretion of the provider.