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Practice Points:  Neonatal transition is dependent on aeration of the lungs. Neonatal resuscitation programs are based on evidence-based recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and adapted for regional differences. Bag-mask ventilation is the critical, life-saving skill of neonatal resuscitation. Beyond initial trainings, optimizing resuscitation can be accomplished through regular simulation practice and continuous …

SFNM NE Series: Optimizing initial neonatal resuscitation to reduce neonatal encephalopathy around the world Read More »

Practice Points:  Placental pathologies are a frequent finding in the context of NE A combination of acute and chronic placental lesions are more likely to be seen in NE Defined histopathological criteria using the 2016 Amsterdam consensus document should be used whenever the placenta is assessed Efficacy of therapeutic hypothermia may be influenced by antenatal …

SFNM NE Series: Placental contribution to neonatal encephalopathy Read More »

Practice Points:  Neonatal encephalopathy due to a hypoxic ischemic event is commonly associated with cardiac dysfunction and acute pulmonary hypertension Therapeutic hypothermia and rewarming modify loading conditions and blood flow and careful adjustment of inotropic agents is recommended. Delineating the physiology during therapeutic hypothermia clinically is difficult Comprehensive, quantitative echocardiography can assist with delineating pulmonary …

SFNM NE Series: Hemodynamic optimization for neonates with neonatal encephalopathy caused by a hypoxic ischemic event: Physiological and therapeutic considerations Read More »

Practice Points: The rates of birth asphyxia are the lowest in developed countries. Access to prenatal care and the social determinants of health are the most important factors related to birth asphyxia. The pregnancy-related risk factors for birth asphyxia are common and generally not informative as to which foetuses are likely to be affected at …

SFNM NE Series: Perinatal asphyxia from the obstetric standpoint Read More »

Practice points • Review family history of neurological disorders and consanguinity, previous babies with perinatal/neonatal death, neonatal encephalopathy and neurodevelopmental conditions including cerebral palsy and autism • For term and near-term neonates requiring NICU admission, submit placentas for examination. Follow up results, request expert consultation if in question. • Review maternal antenatal and perinatal records including maternal medical …

SFNM NE Series: Neonatal encephalopathy: Focus on epidemiology and underexplored aspects of etiology Read More »

By: Mohamed El-Dib, MD In preparation for the Combined Newborn Brain Society and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine Grand Rounds titled “Neuroimaging in the Preterm Infant: Where Are We in 2020?”, we sent a survey to explore current practices regarding neuroimaging in preterm infants in 2020. The survey was sent to 2761 …

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Survey on the use of Cranial Ultrasound in Neonatal Encephalopathy An NNCC-SIG Survey- June 2020 William Sanislow1,4, Elizabeth Singh1, MSN, RN, CPNP, Edward Yang2,3, MD, Terrie Inder1,2, MD, MBChB, Mohamed El-Dib1,2, MD 1Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, 2Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 3Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA,4University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, …

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We are very excited to announce our Ketogenic Diet and the Young Brain online workshop on June 5th, 2021 at 11 AM EDT. This event is part of the Newborn Brain Society collaboration with the Arab Neonatal Care group. We have some amazing sessions planned by experts in the field of ketogenic diet and the newborn …

NBS – Arab Neonatal Care Group Webinar Read More »

TAG US on social media with why you believe in the mission of the Newborn Brain Society to celebrate our one year anniversary! Thank you to everyone for an amazing first year! Please watch our President’s Message and First Year Highlights to see how you have contributed to our mission of advancing newborn brain care …

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