Outcomes of newborns admitted in the intensive care unit at a public hospital
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UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO |
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19/10/2012
19/10/2012
2011
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Background: We evaluated the outcome of newborns admitted in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Diadema, Brazil. Methods: We evaluated 72 newborns, data were extracted from research forms, newborns` hospital records, mothers interviews, domiciliary inquiry made with the responsible for the newborn care, and paediatric accompaniment cards. Results: 48.93% presented low birth weight, 48% were considered to have normal birth weight and 2% had a birth weight higher than 4000g. Concerning gestational age, 57.44% were younger than 37 weeks old. During hospitalisation, newborn had appointments with doctors from other specialties (inter-appointments), around 40% were cardiologists. After hospital discharge 82.98% were referred to local primary health care units, and the main specialities were cardiology and neurology. Among the newborns evaluated 85.11% were accompanied by paediatric health care units. Conclusion: The implementation of a specialised newborn health accompaniment program in Brazil after ICU discharge is important for positive outcomes regarding newborns growth and development. Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP) |
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HEALTHMED, v.5, n.2, p.295-300, 2011 1840-2291 |
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eng |
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DRUNPP-SARAJEVO |
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Healthmed |
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Palavras-Chave | #Neonatal Assistance #Child Health #Health Services #Newborn #MOTHER #BURDEN #ILL #Medicine, General & Internal |
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