Cesarean birth in the United States: epidemiology, trends, and outcomes.

abstract：:To understand medical disorders such as obstructive apnea, or pulmonary aspiration, one must understand the many functions performed by the upper airway. These functions include respiration, airway protection at the face, feeding, and regulation of thoracoabdominal pressure. The neuromuscular mechanisms that perform t...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Thach BT

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In summary, the in utero diagnosis of nonimmune hydrops is associated with a grave prognosis. Antenatal evaluation will determine the cause in many cases, allowing appropriate decisions to be made regarding the management of the pregnancy. To date, no specific in utero therapy exists for most causes of nonimmune hydro...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Carlton DP,McGillivray BC,Schreiber MD

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is now clear evidence that dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acid is essential for normal eye and brain development. Corn oil-based diets induce omega-3 deficiency in preterm infants, affecting retinal responses to light, cortical visual evoked potentials, and behavioral measures of visual acuity. Preterm...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Uauy-Dagach R,Mena P

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the authors' review of the literature on pediatric postoperative pain assessment with special attention to groups of vulnerable infants, this article (1) reports on type of surgery and its relationship to postoperative pain intensity; (2) reviews the characteristics of existing postoperative pain instruments ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： van Dijk M,Peters JW,Bouwmeester NJ,Tibboel D

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is reactivated in the lactating breast in up to 96% of CMV seropositive mothers. There is a relevant entity of postnatally acquired symptomatic CMV infection and disease of preterm infants through raw breast milk (BM). Actual data support negative influence on long-term cognitive development. Con...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Hamprecht K,Goelz R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There were approximately 2 million deaths worldwide from tuberculosis in 1997, 98% of them in developing countries. Factors implicated in the resurgence of tuberculosis in the United States in the late 80s and early 90s included increased immigration from countries with high prevalence, HIV infection, emergence of res...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Laibl VR,Sheffield JS

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The placenta not only "records" and reflects the intrauterine environment, it also provides valuable information on the cause and timing of many adverse events and conditions. The placenta may be useful in several ways. It may be the cause of injury due to an inherent abnormality, it may "malfunction" because of disea...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Baergen RN

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glomerular disorders in infancy can include nephrotic and nephritic syndromes. Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) is most commonly caused by single gene mutations in kidney proteins, but may also be due to congenital infections or passive transfer of maternal antibodies that target kidney proteins. Prenatal findings ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Rheault MN

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A scheme of regionalization is proposed in which a regional perinatal system within a defined geographic area permits access of the high risk mother-fetus and infant to the appropriate level of technology for improved perinatal outcome. ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Merkatz IR,Johnson KG

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary aim of this article is to define good lighting for caregivers(both medical staff and families) working in the hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and other areas associated with the critical care environment. Defining good lighting requires understanding that lighting is not only important for the...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Rea M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal and neonatal infections can occur at different times during pregnancy, from conception to birth. Infections that take place near the time of conception often destroy the zygote or embryo and only rarely leave definitive evidence. The mother can transmit the infection to her fetus through several routes, but the ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Zeichner SL,Plotkin SA

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When tissue oxygenation is impaired, compensatory mechanisms occur, including a redistribution of blood flow in order to maintain oxygen delivery to vital organs, resulting in a fall in peripheral blood flow. Monitoring peripheral oxygenation therefore has potential benefits as it may provide an early warning of chang...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Wardle SP,Weindling AM

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the background, methodology, previous clinical studies, and the clinical role and limitations of the noninvasive Doppler technique in the assessment of the cerebral circulation of the newborn infant. ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Perlman JM

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors believe that the literature provides sufficient evidence that antenatal corticosteroid administration is beneficial and safe even in conditions of ruptured membranes. The evidence by now is remarkably robust and one can be reasonably confident regarding the benefits of antenatal corticosteroids in the sett...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Vidaeff AC,Ramin SM,Gilstrap LC 3rd

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital hemiplegia is the most common form of cerebral palsy in children born at term, and stroke is the number one cause. Neonatal ischemic stroke includes perinatal arterial ischemic stroke, presumed pre- or perinatal stroke, and cerebral sinovenous thrombosis, all of which have emerged as important contributors ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Kirton A,deVeber G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the historical background, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of meconium-stained amniotic fluid and provides current concepts in delivery room management of meconium-stained neonate including the current Neonatal Resuscitation Program guidelines. ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Bhat R,Vidyasagar D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MPR and ST are important options for patients who have multifetal pregnancies. Both procedures have been shown to be technically safe and result in acceptable pregnancy loss rates and GAs at delivery. An important caveat is that these findings are observed in centers that have vast experience performing this type of p...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Bush MC,Eddleman KA

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing numbers of children born to HIV-infected women poses formidable problems for maternal and child health programs throughout the world. Between 20% and 40% of these children will be infected with HIV and most are expected to die by the age of 5 years as a result. The vast majority of the uninfected childr...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Chin J

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current methods of intrapartum surveillance have made little impact on fetal mortality and morbidity while leading to increased caesarean section rates. Near-infrared spectroscopy is a powerful new technique that can continuously measure changes in fetal cerebral oxygenation and hemodynamics during labor. Data are pre...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Peebles DM

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, researchers studying the field of sleep have been divided into two main groups. The first group of sleep studies was based on behaviors and behavioral sleep. The second group of researchers based their studies on electroencephalogram EEG patterns and changes. With technologic advancements, a third group ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Graven S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective strategy to prevent invasive ventilation, failure rates are high and many babies require endotracheal intubation. Prolonged exposure to mechanical ventilation is linked with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other morbidities. Different techniques of nas...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Waitz M,Mense L,Kirpalani H,Lemyre B

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm births remain a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality despite our efforts over the past several decades. Our improved understanding of the complex mechanisms surrounding preterm labor, however, has resulted in the development of numerous biologic and clinical predictors of spontaneous preterm births....

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Lu GC,Goldenberg RL

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The newborn infant's skin is not a complete barrier to the absorption of externally applied agents, particularly if it is damaged, diseased, or immature. Immaturity is the most important factor that determines percutaneous absorption. Very immature infants in the early neonatal period have a poorly developed epidermis...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Rutter N

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Healthy People 2000 objectives for breastfeeding were to move the breastfeeding initiation rate to 75% from 54% and the breastfeeding continuation rate to 50% at age 6 months from the 1988 baseline of 21%. The 1996 data indicated that the goal will not be met either for initiation or duration in spite of governmen...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Cadwell K

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our experience in the management of 138 infants with various causes of intestinal obstruction has provided us with important principles of diagnosis and treatments that we adhere to in the course of our practice. 1. The overall mortality of neonates suffering from intestinal obstruction should be fewer than 5 per cent...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Reyes HM,Meller JL,Loeff D

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulse oximetry, a noninvasive technique of measuring oxygen saturation continuously, is being used increasingly in the intensive care setting. This article provides information regarding physiologic basis and practical aspects of clinical usage of pulse oximetry in the neonate, both in medical and surgical units. ...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Dziedzic K,Vidyasagar D

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The final common pathway to death in all of us is an arrhythmia, yet we still know far too little about the contribution of conduction abnormalities and arrhythmias to the compromised states of the human fetus. At no other time in the human life cycle is the human being at more risk of unexplained and unexpected death...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Strasburger JF,Cheulkar B,Wichman HJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emphasis has been placed on engaging parents in processes of shared decision making for delivery room management decisions of critically ill neonates whose outcomes are uncertain and unpredictable. The goal of antenatal consultation should rather be to adapt to parental needs and empower them through a personalized de...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Haward MF,Gaucher N,Payot A,Robson K,Janvier A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutropenia, a below normal concentration of neutrophils in the circulating blood, can be the kinetic result of diminished neutrophil production, excessive neutrophil margination, or accelerated neutrophil utilization and destruction. The significance of neutropenia to the well-being of the subject is dependent, in pa...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： al-Mulla ZS,Christensen RD

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decision-making for extremely immature preterm infants at the margins of viability is ethically, professionally, and emotionally complicated. A standard for prenatal consultation should be developed incorporating assessment of parental decision-making preferences and styles, a communication process involving a recipro...

journal_title：Clinics in perinatology

authors： Haward MF,Kirshenbaum NW,Campbell DE

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00