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COVID-19 in babies: Knowledge for neonatal care
#MMPMID32837224
Green J
; Petty J
; Bromley P
; Walker K
; Jones L
J Neonatal Nurs
2020[Oct]; 26
(5
): 239-246
PMID32837224
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Infection is a leading cause of death worldwide in babies under one month of age
who are more susceptible to sepsis due to immature host defence mechanisms.
Usually, babies may become acutely unwell from infective pathogens due to
specific differences in their respiratory and immune systems. However, with the
COVID-19 virus, the focus of this paper, it appears that the neonatal population
is not significantly affected in the same way as adults. That said, knowledge
about this novel virus is rapidly emerging. Therefore, it is vital that neonatal
nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals are adequately informed and
educated about the potential impact on neonatal practice. This review paper draws
upon key findings and themes from a selection of recent literature to provide an
overview of current knowledge on COVID-19 and the implications for care within
the neonatal field. The discussion focuses on the nature of COVID-19, its
pathophysiology and transmission relevant to maternal and neonatal care. This is
followed by implications for practice; namely, maternal issues, the importance of
human breast milk, neonatal care relating to parenting and specific management
before a final review of the current World Health Organization guidance.
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