Incidence the global incidence of neonatal sepsis at 5–6 per 1000 live births and that of meningitis at 0.7–1 (2.4–16 in South and South-East Asia, 6–21 in sub-Saharan Africa, and 1.8–12 in the Middle East and North Africa) Causative Agents : Group B streptococci Escherichia coli Klebsiella pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae …
Tag: Pediatrics
Section Editor: Dr. Sujit Kumar Shrestha, MD Pediatrics, Fellowship Neonatology
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A Case of Neonatal Umbilical Infection leading to Septic Shock
Case report A Preterm neonate of 33 weeks gestation deteriorated on day 2 with septic shock and decreased urine output rapidly over 12 hours. Baby was pale and CRT was prolonged. A Workup was sent and empirical antibiotics were started. Baby needed Inotrope support and improved over next 24-48 hours….
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Partial Exchange transfusion for Neonate with Polycythemia
A Late preterm, 36 weeks by gestation and small for gestation age was delivered via Cesarean section for Oligohydramnios. At birth the Apgar was 9/10, 9/10 and the baby was shifted to mother side and planned for Sugar monitoring. Hemoglobin and Packed cell volume was sent at 2 hours.Baby was…
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Risks to Babies born to Diabetic Mothers
Diabetes in a mother can either occur before the pregnancy – pregestational diabetes or during the pregnancy – gestational diabetes. High blood sugar level in mother is not just harmful to her but also to the baby developing in her womb. HAZARDS DURING INTRAUTERINE LIFE 1. Congenital Anomalies or Birth…
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A Child with Fever, Diarrhea, AKI, Hematuria, Altered senosrium and Anemia
Case Scenario A 3 year boy form Western region presented at Emergency Room in a state of altered sensorium. The child was well 5 days back, but since then he is been having fever and loose stool. The episode of illness started with fever, measured upto 102 F, was on…
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10 Danger Signs in babies every parents must know
Neonatal period is a period of great delicacy and concern to the newborn as well as the parents. A baby born after 9 months of preparation and hope, becomes the center of attention of the entire family. Even normal behaviors of newborn may seem strange to the parents, as often…
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Case of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease : PGE1 saves life
A Single Male baby was born at 38 weeks of gestation with birth weight of 3.1 kg through Normal vaginal delivery. At birth the child had cried immediately. At 15 minutes of life, the child developed central cyanosis. There was no respiratory distress and heart rate was normal range. Child…
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A Classical case of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
A Single/ Term Male Baby weighing 3.0 kg was delivered via emergency LSCS for fetal distress who was prenatally diagnosed to have congenital diaphragmatic hernia in utero. He was born with Apgar score 4/10, 6/10, was immediately intubated and transferred to NICU. After stabilization, he was kept under the ventilator…