Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common complication of preterm birth, and its incidence is rising due to advances in neonatal care that have improved survival for extremely premature infants. Respiratory support is a cornerstone of management for these patients, yet the expected timeline for weaning in those with moderate-to-severe (grade 2/3) BPD is not […]| Pediatrics Nationwide
Amir’s Story Amir was born at just over 24 weeks, marking the beginning of a long and challenging journey for both him and his family. Shortly after birth, he developed hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain, leading to potentially severe complications. “Watching Amir struggle to breathe and seeing his head grow…| Rady Children's Health
Mia Roman’s extraordinary journey began unexpectedly early. Born at just 25-and-a-half weeks, she weighed a mere 1 pound or just a loaf of bread. Her lungs were not ready for the outside world, and Mia’s care team at a Los Angeles hospital struggled to wean her off respiratory support despite many attempts. The team…| Rady Children's Health
A new model accurately identifies neonates at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) — and the factors physicians should address to prevent it — offering the first AKI prediction tool specific to this vulnerable population. | Pediatrics Nationwide
While tracheostomy can be lifesaving for infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia, new data highlights the risks and outcomes that families and providers must be prepared to face.| Pediatrics Nationwide
A positive first hip ultrasound (HUS) is highly predictive of having developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) among preterm infants, according to results of a study published in the American Journal of Perinatology.| Pediatrics Nationwide
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If the CORD-CHD Study meets even a single endpoint, it will represent one of the simplest and most accessible improvements in congenital heart disease management in recent history.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Without genomic sequencing, many genetic diseases would never be diagnosed.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Despite benefits, new study finds low rates of breastfeeding among preterm infants discharged from the NICU. Mother’s own milk (MOM) and direct breastfeeding (DBF) are associated with numerous health and development advantages, especially for preterm infants. However, the rates of MOM feeding and DBF among infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are low, says Sudarshan Jadcherla, MD, a principal investigator at the Center for Perinatal Research and medical director of the ...| Pediatrics Nationwide
After over a decade in Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Schlegel has been appointed section chief of Neonatology. We recently sat down to talk with Dr. Schlegel about her time at Nationwide Children’s and her plans for leading the next phase of growth in Neonatal care.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Focusing on non-pharmacological care, emphasizing mother-baby bonding, and natural infant behaviors may keep infants out of the NICU, but other barriers may limit implementation.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Thorough management guidelines for babies born before 27 weeks’ gestation join the program’s long list of accomplishments in improving survival and standardizing care for this vulnerable population.| Pediatrics Nationwide
A different kind of baby blues… Dr Agatha Okah; Dr Priyesh Parekh; Dr Hema Kannappan We’ve all heard of haemoglobin and know what it does… but does the word methaemoglobin ring a bell? In this article we are going to refresh your memory and remind you (or perhaps teach your for the first time!) all… Read More »Methaemoglobinaemia| PaediatricFOAM
The Trach Scoring Tool, developed by leaders in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, offers support for physicians and families.| Pediatrics Nationwide
Dr Dyanne Ifeoma Imo-Ivoke, Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Dr Helen Yates Did you know there are six fontanelles in the newborn skull?! As paediatricians we feel for the anterior fontanelle as an automatic pa…| PaediatricFOAM