There is something special about caring for kids born as preemies becoming bigger, bolder, wonderful versions of themselves #preemies
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There is something special about caring for kids born as preemies becoming bigger, bolder, wonderful versions of themselves #preemies
#pedsky #graphicmedicine
Sometimes, in pediatric/medical world, the abbreviations become sufficiently elaborate that it is hard not to misapprehend their meaning (with potentially sort of hilarious results). Take #preemies, for example
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In support of and with the greatest amount of admiration for the littlest, most vulnerable amongst us. A happy and healthy #WorldPrematurityDay to the #Preemies and the #famililes and folks who care for them!
Happy birthday and happy World Prematurity Day to my favorite 24-weekers. It's been quite a ride.
#prematurity #WorldPrematurityDay #preemies
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Happy #WorldPrematurityDay! Today, we celebrate #preemies & the dedicated teams caring for them.
We're honored to support this community with technology that empowers clinicians to give every preemie the precise, personalized nutrition they deserve. 💜
#NICU #Neonatology #PreemieSystem
Happy #WorldPrematurityDay! We ♥️ #preemies!
For 25 yrs, 10/5 has been a weird day I think only I remember. Our twins were due then but they had other plans, arriving in July. Those were challenging times. Today, I’m celebrating their non-birthday w/a hike & some Yunan Red Tea in unseasonably warm weathering. 🍃 🌱
#tea #chadao #gaiwan #preemies
Prolacta Bioscience Celebrates Significant NICU Milestone of 125,000 Supported Preemies #United_States #Prolacta_Bioscience #Duarte #NICU #preemies
My littles are both #NICU graduates, and my youngest of the two was also six weeks #premature. My whole heart is with these little ones, and their mamas.
#EndGenocide #NoWar #Matriarchy #NATO #WarCrimes #ICC #Hague #MomLife #Preemies
A sleeping premature baby is wearing a white diaper and has a nasal cannula for oxygen. The view is through the circular opening of an incubator bassinet.
High oxygen levels and antibiotic use disrupt lung cell growth in mice, revealing how serious lung conditions (common in premature babies) may develop. Read more in AJP-Lung: ow.ly/KNrS50WJEGw #ArticlesInPresS #Preemies #PrematureBirth @apspublications.bsky.social 🧪
📆 Coming Soon on #NeonatologyNow #podcast! Our host Prof Dr Mario Rüdiger and his esteemed guest, Prof Dr Barbara Schmidt, discuss #Apnea of prematurity and the use of #caffeine. Tune in to hear what Prof Dr Schmidt suggests for #preemies with a diagnosis of apnoea. 🍼 #Neonatology #Pediatrics
In #preemies, furosemide did not ⬆️ adverse events, hearing loss, or nephrocalcinosis, but ⬆️ incidence of electrolyte abnormalities.
Furosemide given for 28 consecutive days was not associated with a difference in mod-to-severe BPD or death at 36 weeks PMA.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40306549/
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Pilot study giving 100% O2 during deferred cord clamping for extreme #preemies ⬇️ risk of hypoxemia 5 min after birth compared with 30% oxygen
No ⬆️ risk of severe IVH or death
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www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/pregna...
Permissive hypercapnia (60-75 mmHg & pH ≥ 7.20 vs (40-55 mmHg and pH ≥ 7.25) for 28 days from day 7-14 in #preemies may shorten the total days of ventilation but doesn't change the big outcome of survival without moderate to severe BPD
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40525736/
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In #pregnancy mothers often avoid excessive #caffeine & yet we give it so readily to #preemies after birth
Why is that?👇
youtu.be/OYPP_sxQ9SY
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Pregnancies with sickle cell disease (SCD) face higher risks of placental abruption, preeclampsia, and infections. Early prenatal visits and regular ultrasounds are key to keeping your baby healthy.
🩺 Learn about managing #pregnancy with #SCD: bit.ly/4iQvXHa
#NeoSky #Preemies #SickleCellAwareness
Pregnant with SCD? Avoid high altitudes, stay hydrated, and create a stress-free environment. These small changes can help you avoid sickle cell crises and protect your baby.
🤰🏾 bit.ly/4iQvXHa
#NeoSky #Preemies #SCD
Did you know? Sickle-shaped red blood cells can block blood flow to the placenta, increasing the risk of preterm birth.🩸Read more “Sickle Cell Disease & #Preterm Birth: Understanding the Risks and Navigating a Healthy #Pregnancy” bit.ly/4iQvXHa
#NeoSky #Preemies #SCD #SickleCellAwareness
Sickle cell disease doesn’t have to define your #pregnancy. With early prenatal visits, healthy lifestyle choices, and a supportive care team, you can reduce risks and focus on your baby.
❣️Read more on our latest blog: bit.ly/4iQvXHa
#SickleCellAwareness #NeoSky #Preemies #SCD
#AI can help #doctors give intravenous #nutrition to #preemies, Stanford Medicine study finds med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
#AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #Healthcare #MedTech
Winter air leads to dry skin & congestion for preemies. ❄️ Use a cool-mist humidifier, saline drops, and gentle suction to help them breathe easier. Your baby’s comfort matters! Read more #winter tips on our blog: tinyurl.com/3ttc82rc
#PreemieCare #BabyHealth #NeoSky #Preemies
Did you know? Preterm babies are more vulnerable to infections due to underdeveloped immune systems. Hand hygiene + limiting visitors = a healthier winter for your little one. ❤️🩹 Read more #winter tips on our blog: tinyurl.com/3ttc82rc
#PreemieCare #BabyHealth #NeoSky #Preemies
Japanese study of 22-25 wk #preemies
Remarkable survival rates at discharge were 83%, 86%, 93%, and 93% at 22, 23, 24, and 25 weeks. The overall percentage of normal DQ was 26/47 (55%)
Outcomes were different on gases in the 1st 0-6 hours
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39294298/
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Meet the "skincubator" proof of concept
Better skin to skin care (SSC) for #preemies?
Temp ⬇️ in Skincubator t-SSC (0.2ºC (0.2-0.3) vs 0.4º (0.3-0.6) in SSC
Mean hypothermia time 8.2 minutes (0-9) vs 27.8 2 . (0-56) during Skincubator and t-SSC
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39889750/
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German Neonatal Network study finds shorter time to full feedings in #preemies < 27 weeks who receive polyethylene glycol (PEG) in 1st week of life
(median/SD: 14/16.5 vs. 16/16.7days, p=0.001)
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39900010/
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Consideration for discharge planning
In ex #preemies Apneic events within 48 hours after 2 month vaccinations does increase but no difference in severity of such events.
shorturl.at/Fyvfh
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In the era of antenatal steroids, #preemies may not have similar long term risks as adults as they once did.
No ⬆️risk of diabetes, pre-DM, or dyslipidemia & ⬇️ cardiovascular events vs adults born at term.
⬆️ BP by age 50 seen among the preterm group
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12...
#NeoSky #MedSky