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Simulation training boosts infection prevention in neonatal care

2024-10-10 / News

A study conducted at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Brazil has demonstrated the effectiveness of simulation-based training in improving compliance with infection prevention practices for central venous catheters. This research highlights the potential of innovative educational interventions to improve patient safety in critical neonatal care settings.   The study, led by researchers from […]

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Preemie Success Programme (PSP) – A choice to thrive!

2024-09-23 / News

A guest article by Pani Pantelides* *Pani Pantelides is a NIDCAP professional, Neonatal Physiotherapist and Early Intervention Specialist, Senior Faculty of the Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE) programme, and Ambassador of the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health After attending the last EFCNI conference, we were amazed by Prof. Dr Dieter Wolke’s research […]

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Innovative simulation training enhances neonatal safety

2024-09-11 / News

A recent study from the Medical University of Graz, Austria, has revealed that regular interprofessional in situ simulation training can significantly reduce latent safety threats (LSTs) in neonatal emergencies. Conducted over nearly eight years, this research underscores the importance of immersive, on-site training in improving patient safety by identifying and addressing previously unrecognised risks.    […]

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New study reveals challenges in monitoring growth of preterm neonates

2024-08-13 / News

Preterm birth significantly increases risks for infants, leading to immediate health issues and long-term developmental challenges. Effective growth monitoring in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is essential for improving outcomes, as it enables the identification of infants at risk for conditions like extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR). However, the choice of growth chart is vital for […]

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Perinatal palliative care at St. Josef Hospital Vienna

2024-07-22 / News

  Introduction and importance of perinatal palliative care St. Josef Hospital in Vienna delivers comprehensive medical care with a particular emphasis on obstetrics. Our perinatal palliative care (PPC) programme is designed to support families during the challenging period surrounding the birth of a child with life-limiting conditions.   Services and offerings at St. Josef Hospital […]

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End-of-life care for extremely preterm infants

2024-07-17 / News

Extremely preterm infants (EPI), born before 28 weeks of gestation, represent a small but significant population in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Despite their small numbers, they contribute disproportionately to neonatal deaths and present unique challenges in end-of-life care (EOLC). Although the fundamental principles remain consistent, there are notable differences in end-of-life decision-making and care […]

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Building a new NICU in Nicosia, Cyprus

2024-06-25 / News

Guest article by Elena Megalemou Triantafyllides, President of the Board of Directors of our partner parent organisation in Cyprus, “Mora Thavmata” (Miracle Babies)   The “Miracle Babies” Association is a non-governmental organisation, a member of EFCNI’s network of parent and patient organisations, and supporter of the European Standards of Care for Newborn Health (ESCNH).  It […]

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The importance of breast milk in preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in preterm infants

2024-06-20 / Allgemein

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is a chronic lung disease that affects premature infants who required ventilation and oxygen therapy after birth, resulting from lung injury and impaired lung development. It is a leading cause of morbidity in preterm infants. Understanding modifiable factors, such as the quality of nutrition, can offer strategies to decrease the incidence and […]

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