An integrated perinatal and neonatal health program providing training, resources, and support to healthcare teams caring for mothers and newborns.
The session will delve into; 1. Pertinent history in a cyanosed newborn 2. Common etiologies of cyanosis in newborns 3. Clinical assessment & Investigations to consider 4. Nursing care of a cyanosed newborn 5. Clinical management priorities for a cyanosed baby 6. Disposition plans (referral Vs. Home with follow-up plans)
The session delved into a discussion on: 1. Respiratory Distress Syndrome 2. Apnea of Prematurity 3. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome 4. Transient Tachypnea of the Newborns 5. Neonatal Pneumonia
The session will delve into; 1. Brief overview of respiratory conditions in newborns for which oxygen is indicated 2. Appropriate modalities for oxygen administration with their indications 3. Complications of oxygen therapy (e.g ROP, etc) 4. How to safely wean Newborns from oxygen
The Session addressed the process to delivery room stabilization and safe transfer
The Session delved into: 1. Preparation for neonatal resuscitation 2. Skills in neonatal resuscitation 3. Steps in neonatal resuscitation 4. Post-resuscitation care 5. Preterm resuscitation
The session discussed the elements of essential newborn care in the Ugandan context
This presentation provides a comprehensive guide to newborn examination, addressing the critical issue of neonatal mortality, particularly in high-burden regions like sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It details the leading causes of neonatal deaths globally and in Uganda, such as preterm birth complications, intrapartum-related events, sepsis, and congenital abnormalities. he material emphasizes the vital role of immediate and appropriate inpatient newborn care in reducing preventable morbidity and mortality.
These sources collectively discuss the critical aspects of fetal surveillance during pregnancy and labor, aiming to identify and manage potential risks to the fetus. They detail various antenatal monitoring techniques, such as maternal kick counts, Non-Stress Tests (NSTs), Contraction Stimulation Tests (CSTs), and Biophysical Profiles (BPPs), outlining their applications and interpretations.