Publications by authors named "T Abiramalatha"
Background: There is no objective criteria to wean CPAP in preterm neonates. We aimed to assess the accuracy of 'saturation trends' to predict successful CPAP discontinuation.
Methods: We included very preterm neonates who required CPAP.
Vitamin D deficiency in infants is widely prevalent. Most paediatric professional associations recommend routine vitamin D prophylaxis for infants. However, the optimal dose and duration of supplementation are still debated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: 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.
Objective: To identify the profile of organisms causing neonatal sepsis and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern in recent years.
Methods: In this prospective study, authors included neonates with blood culture proven sepsis. Antibiotic resistance patterns that were identified were extended spectrum β-lactamase, AmpC β-lactamase and possible carbapenamase producer.
Anti-seizure medications for neonates with seizures.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Newborns are at higher risk for seizures, which can cause long-term neurodevelopmental issues, but the best treatment options for anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are still being debated.
- The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different ASMs, the need for continued medication after seizure control, and the benefits of treating both clinical and electrographic seizures compared to clinical seizures alone.
- Researchers conducted comprehensive searches of multiple medical databases for randomized controlled trials to gather data on seizure management in neonates, focusing on their effectiveness and potential long-term outcomes.