Modern neonatal practice has improved the outcome of extremely preterm infants. However, why some infants require prolonged periods of respiratory support while others improve after a short period of ...

Objectives Newborn infants have unique respiratory physiology compared with older children and adults due to their lungs’ structural and functional immaturity and highly compliant chest wall. To date, ...

Background: The incidence of preterm meconium staining of the amniotic fluid (MSAF) is uncertain. It may be an indicator of possible listeriosis. It is unclear how great this risk is or whether ...

A 2830 g neonate was delivered by caesarean section at 38 weeks. There was no history of trauma during pregnancy or any use of forceps or vacuum during delivery. The neonate presented an isolated left ...

AIMS To quantify the incidence of ventricular septal defect in “low-risk” neonates; and to define any associated risk factors. METHODS One hundred and seventy three patients with ventricular septal ...

Objective To analyse the delivery room management of babies born between 22 and 26 weeks of completed gestational age and to identify the factors associated with the withholding or withdrawal of ...

Objective To ascertain the sociodemographic and geographical determinants of exclusive and no mother’s own milk (MOM) feeding for infants <34 weeks’ gestational age (GA) in England and Wales. Study ...

Perspective on the review by Bose and Laughon (see page 498) Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common problem, with rates of 40–55% in babies born less than 29 weeks’ gestation,1 2 yet decisions ...

Objective To compare growth, tolerance and safety parameters in very preterm infants receiving human milk (HM) fortified with a multicomponent cow’s milk-based HM fortifier (HMF; control) versus a ...

Background Although survival rates for infants of less than 26 weeks' gestation have increased, rates for those born at less than 24 weeks do not appear to have changed. While there are good data on ...

Objectives To compare success and safety of endotracheal tube (ETT) exchanges with primary intubations and identify factors associated with ETT exchange outcomes. Design Retrospective observational ...

Background Children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are at risk of poor developmental outcomes. This study aimed to clarify the motor and functional characteristics of school-age CDH ...