Advances in Neonatal Care

Articles Available on Medscape

• Part 2. Distinguishing Physical Characteristics and Management of Brachial Plexus Injuries
  This article is the second in a series on BPI and provides a standard classification and a systematic guide to physical examination of the infant with suspected BPI.

  October 20, 2005

• The Neurodevelopmental Consequences of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
  Once identified, the manifestations of prenatal alcohol exposure require early intervention, long-term care, and community support.

  September 06, 2005

• Part 1. Injuries to the Brachial Plexus: Mechanisms of Injury and Identification of Risk Factors
  Don't miss this comprehensive article, with photographs and video clips enhancing the description of brachial plexus injuries in infants.

  August 18, 2005

• A Case of Shaken Baby Syndrome After Discharge From the Newborn Intensive Care Unit
  This case illustrates the vulnerability of preterm infants to SBS and offers recommendations to both assess and prevent such injuries.

  July 11, 2005

• Part 2. Physical Assessment of the Infant With Cleft Lip and/or Palate
  This article provides the tools that clinicians need to physically assess an infant with CL/CP and associated syndromes.

  June 21, 2005

• Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Breastfeeding in Very-Low-Birthweight Infants in the Hospital and Postdischarge
  Providing specific breastfeeding education and support at targeted time periods in the breastfeeding experience may allow parents to develop the necessary coping strategies to continue breastfeeding.

  May 09, 2005

• A Review of the Literature Examining the Benefits and Challenges, Incidence and Duration, and Barriers to Breastfeeding in Preterm Infants
  This article identifies the benefits and challenges, the incidence and duration of breastfeeding for preterm infants, and the barriers to the establishment of breastfeeding in clinical practice.

  April 13, 2005

• Ensuring Safety for Infants Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  The infant is especially vulnerable to many of the potential hazards of MRI, so safety must remain a top priority.

  March 07, 2005

• Recognizing the Clinical Features of Trisomy 13 Syndrome
  The features of Trisomy 13 can vary, but together they can provide important clues that lead to the diagnosis of this disorder.

  January 25, 2005

• High Fidelity Simulation-Based Training in Neonatal Nursing
  The hands-on approach of simulation-based training has the potential to revolutionize health professional education.

  December 29, 2004

• A Primer on Newborn Screening
  Advocate, support, and provide education about current newborn screening practices in order to improve awareness and understanding.

  December 08, 2004

• Linking the Sepsis Triad of Inflammation, Coagulation, and Suppressed Fibrinolysis to Infants
  An expanded understanding of the complex pathophysiology of sepsis in infants may lead to novel therapeutic approaches in this population.

  November 12, 2004

• Hypospadias in the Neonate
  Learn more about hypospadias including how to identify the presenting variations in the newborn.

  November 01, 2004

• Evidence-Based Practice: Examining the Risk of Toys in the Microenvironment of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  Do you believe that the evidence warrants a restriction on toys in the NICU and newborn nursery?

  October 01, 2004

• Guide to a Systematic Physical Assessment in the Infant With Suspected Infection and/or Sepsis
  The healthcare professional's ability to perform focused, serial, physical assessments is a critical tool for identifying and treating sepsis in infants.

  September 02, 2004

• A Systematic Integrative Review of Infant Pain Assessment Tools
  This comprehensive review offers detailed assessments of 35 tools for infant pain assessment and recommends individualized use, depending on clinical circumstances.

  July 30, 2004

• Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
  Use this printable handout as part of the education of caregivers about shaken baby syndrome.

  June 11, 2004

• Understanding Shaken Baby Syndrome
  Identify families at risk for shaken baby syndrome. Learn how to educate about the risk factors, dangers, and consequences of infant shaking.

  May 24, 2004

• Facial Submandibular Cellulitis Associated With Late-Onset Group B Streptococcal Infection
  Learn more about facial cellulitis in infants -- early identification, diagnosis, and treatment.

  March 09, 2004

• Scalp Hair Characteristics in the Newborn Infant
  Do you include an assessment of hair when evaluating a newborn? Hair can provide important clues to genetic, metabolic, and neurologic disorders.

  January 13, 2004