Neonatal Medicine
From the Journals
How to screen for, manage FASD in a medical home
This AAP clinical report offers guidance in management of FASD children after the diagnosis, and accessing community resources.
From the Journals
Pertussis vaccine at birth shows immune response, tolerability
The immunogenicity and safety of a monovalent pertussis vaccine at birth offers a strategy for protecting infants sooner against the disease and...
Conference Coverage
Eat/sleep/console approach almost eliminates morphine for NAS
Abandon Finnegan scores and go to PRN morphine dosing.
From the Journals
AAP cautions against marijuana use during pregnancy, breastfeeding
“The fact that marijuana is legal in many states may give the impression the drug is harmless during pregnancy, especially with stories swirling...
FDA/CDC
In the U.S., breastfeeding starts out strong, but drops off fast
From the Journals
Lung ultrasound predicts need for first-dose surfactant in neonates
Administering surfactant within the first 2-3 hours of life is key to reducing bronchopulmonary dysplasia and risk of death.
News from the FDA/CDC
More deliveries now include opioid use disorder
Significant increases were seen from 1999 to 2014 in all states studied.
News
Short-course IV antibiotics okay for newborn bacteremic UTI
ATLANTA – There were few recurrences, no meningitis.
News from the FDA/CDC
Preterm birth rate ‘is on the rise again’
Latest News
Spinal muscular atrophy added to newborn screening panel recommendations
It is estimated that national screening will avert 33 annual deaths and 48 annual cases of ventilator dependence.