Publications by authors named "Ravi Gajula"
Article Synopsis
- This systematic review examines the psychosocial risks faced by graduates of Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) during childhood, highlighting the various developmental, behavioral, emotional, and social challenges that can arise.
- It emphasizes the importance of early detection and ongoing support for affected children and their families to address these issues effectively.
- The review utilizes the PRISMA framework to ensure methodological quality and stresses the need for family-centered care, early neurodevelopmental screenings, and tailored intervention strategies to mitigate psychosocial problems in NICU graduates.
This systematic review aims to investigate the efficacy of kangaroo mother care (KMC) in term and late-preterm babies. Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) recommendations, seven studies were analyzed, which covered a wide range of outcomes, from the post-vaccination serum bilirubin level and pain during the vaccination to the prevention of hypothermia and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Results point out that KMC might come with some advantages such as the reduction of neonatal bilirubin levels, a painless and quicker vaccination process, and better prevention of hypothermia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study explores the role of room humidity levels in the neonate intensive care unit (NICU) and how they impact their growth and development in this fragile stage. The study considers seven relevant studies that have explored this factor in different settings. Humidity's role in developing neonatal conditions, such as respiratory distress and fungal infections, is also elaborated on.
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