Showing 141-160 of 419 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Perinatal and infant 
- Fetal movement counting for assessment of fetal wellbeing
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Oct-2015
Fetal movement counting is a method by which a woman quantifies the movements she feels to assess the condition of her baby. The purpose is to try to reduce perinatal mortality by alerting caregivers when the baby might be compromised. This method may be
- Fetal pulse oximetry for fetal assessment in labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2014
The use of conventional cardiotocographic (CTG) monitoring of fetal well-being during labour is associated with an increased caesarean section rate, compared with intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart rate, resulting in a reduction in neonatal seiz
- Fibreoptic phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2001
Phototherapy is used to treat newborn infants with hyperbilirubinaemia. Fibreoptic phototherapy is a new mode of phototherapy which is reported to lower serum bilirubin (SBR) while minimising disruption of normal infant care.
- Flow-cycled versus time-cycled synchronized ventilation for neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Jun-2010
Synchronized ventilation of neonates is standard care in industrialized countries. Both flow-cycled and time-cycled modes of synchronized ventilation are in widespread use for assisted ventilation of neonates.
- Fluid restriction and prophylactic indomethacin versus prophylactic indomethacin alone for prevention of morbidity and mortality in extremely low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2011
Although survival of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants has dramatically improved over the last decades, the rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) has not changed. The use of indomethacin prophylaxis in ELBW infants results in improved short-ter
- Fluid restriction for term infants with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following perinatal asphyxia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Nov-2008
Current recommendations to control the consequences of hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following perinatal asphyxia include the careful management of fluids, with avoidance of fluid overload and thus avoidance of cerebral oedema. Recommendations for flui
- Fluids and diuretics for acute ureteric colic
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Acute ureteric colic is commonly associated with severe and debilitating pain. Theoretically, increasing fluid flow through the affected kidney might expedite stone passage, thereby improving symptoms more quickly. The efficacy and safety of interventions
- Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy for maternal health and pregnancy outcomes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Feb-2013
During pregnancy, fetal growth causes an increase in the total number of rapidly dividing cells, which leads to increased requirements for folate. Inadequate folate intake leads to a decrease in serum folate concentration, resulting in a decrease in eryth
- Formula versus donor breast milk for feeding preterm or low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2019
When sufficient maternal breast milk is not available, alternative forms of enteral nutrition for preterm or low birth weight (LBW) infants are donor breast milk or artificial formula. Donor breast milk may retain some of the non-nutritive benefits of mat
- Formula versus maternal breast milk for feeding preterm or low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Aug-2019
Artificial formula can be manipulated to contain higher amounts of macro-nutrients than maternal breast milk but breast milk confers important immuno-nutritional advantages for preterm or low birth weight (LBW) infants.
- Gastrostomy feeding versus oral feeding alone for children with cerebral palsy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 31-Jul-2013
Children with cerebral palsy can be significantly disabled in terms of their ability to suck, chew and swallow. This can lead to significant impairment in feeding and, eventually, to undernutrition. It can also result in aspiration of food into the lungs.
- G‐CSF and GM‐CSF for treating or preventing neonatal infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
The colony stimulating factors (CSFs), granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), are naturally occurring cytokines that stimulate the production and antibacterial function of neutrophils a
- Giving women their own case notes to carry during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Oct-2015
In many countries women are given their own case notes to carry during pregnancy to increase their sense of control over, and satisfaction with, their care.
- Glutamine supplementation for young infants with severe gastrointestinal disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Dec-2014
Endogenous glutamine biosynthesis may be insufficient to meet the needs of people with severe gastrointestinal disease. Results from studies using experimental animal models of gastrointestinal disease have suggested that glutamine supplementation improve
- Glutamine supplementation to prevent morbidity and mortality in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2016
Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid. Endogenous biosynthesis may be insufficient for tissue needs in states of metabolic stress. Evidence exists that glutamine supplementation improves clinical outcomes in critically ill adults. It has been
- Gowning by attendants and visitors in newborn nurseries for prevention of neonatal morbidity and mortality
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2003
Overgowns are widely used in newborn nurseries and neonatal intensive care units. It is thought that gowns may help to prevent the spread of nosocomial infection and serve as a reminder to staff and visitors to wash their hands before contact with the inf
- Gradual versus abrupt discontinuation of oxygen in preterm or low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2001
The issue of whether to abruptly or gradually discontinue supplemental oxygen is a contentious one. There have been mixed results in studies of both humans and animal models on the effects of either method of oxygen cessation on important infant outcomes.
- Granulocyte transfusions for neonates with confirmed or suspected sepsis and neutropenia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2011
Neonates have immature granulopoiesis, which frequently results in neutropenia after sepsis. Neutropaenic septic neonates have a higher mortality than non-neutropenic septic neonates. Therefore, granulocyte transfusion to septic neutropenic neonates may i
- Group‐based parent training programmes for improving emotional and behavioural adjustment in young children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2016
Emotional and behavioural problems in children are common. Research suggests that parenting has an important role to play in helping children to become well-adjusted, and that the first few months and years are especially important. Parenting programmes m
- Heparin for prolonging peripheral intravenous catheter use in neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Jun-2011
Mechanical or infectious complications often necessitate their removal and/or replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters. Heparin has been shown to be effective in prolonging the patency of peripheral arterial catheters and central venous catheters,
