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• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal

Your search returns 11 documents

• 1.   A randomized trial using ultrasound to identify the high-risk fetus in a low-risk population

  The aim of this study was to assess the effect of introducing two biophysical ultrasound examinations in a low-risk antenatal population

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of introducing two biophysical ultrasound examinations in a low-risk antenatal population.Scans were performed at 30-32 weeks' gestation and 36-37 weeks' gestation. METHODS: Scans assessed placental maturity, amniotic fluid volume, and estimated fetal weight. One thousand nine hundred ninety-eight low-risk patients were randomized at 30 weeks' gestation more...

  International Classification:

  Evaluation of the effectiveness of procedures - two biophysical ultrasound

  Categories:

  ultrasound examinations in a a low-risk antenatal population

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Obstet Gynecol, Vol: 101 Page: 626-32 April 2003
  D. McKenna; S. Tharmaratnam; S. Mahsud; C. Bailie; A. Harper; J. Dornan

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• 2.   Altering the NICU and measuring infants' responses

  The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a designated quiet period on the neonatal intensive care unit and its influence on infant physiological and movement responses

  

  Abstract:

  The aim of the study was to measure the impact of a designated Quiet period on the NICU environment and its influence on the infants' physiological and movement responses. The study group comprised 10 preterm infants on assisted ventilation (mean gestational age 28.7 wk (range 24-32 wk), mean birthweight 1,322 g (range 600-2,060 g), mean age 5.2 d). The environment in which the infants more...

  International Classification:

  Growth and development

  Categories:

  infant physiological

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Paediatr, Vol: 89 Page: 577-81 May 2000
  M. Slevin; N. Farrington; G. Duffy; L. Daly; J. F. Murphy

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• 3.   Critically ill newborns with multiple organ dysfunction: assessment by NEOMOD score in a tertiary NICU

  The aim of this study was to test the predictive and descriptive accuracy of neonatal multiple organ dysfunction score (NEOMOD) in very low birthweight infants (VKBW) infants

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: The neonatal multiple organ dysfunction score (NEOMOD) predicts mortality during the first 28 days of life, and provides information on organ functions influencing mortality. AIM: To test the predictive and descriptive accuracy of NEOMOD in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. METHODS: The system was used in 112 infants. It evaluates the central nervous system (CNS), more...

  International Classification:

  Other - multiple organ dysfunction score

  Categories:

  multiple organ dysfunction score

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir J Med Sci, Vol: 177 Page: 11-7 March 2008
  J. Janota; J. Simak; Z. Stranak; T. Matthews; T. Clarke; D. Corcoran

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• 4.   Doctors' and nurses' attitudes towards neonatal ethical decision making in Ireland

  This study aimed to explore clinical staff attitudes towards ethical decision making in neonatal intensive care units in Ireland, to establish differences between doctors and nurses and to compare attitudes in Ireland with those in Europe

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVE: To explore the clinical staff attitudes towards ethical decision making in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Ireland, to establish differences between doctors and nurses and to compare attitudes in Ireland with those in Europe. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study by means of an anonymous questionnaire. 64 doctors and 228 nurses in seven NICUs participated (response rates 74% more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - ethical decision making in neonatal intensive care unit

  Categories:

  ethical decision making in neonatal intensive care unit

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, Vol: 93 Page: F217-21 May 2008
  M. C. Samaan; M. Cuttini; V. Casotto; C. A. Ryan

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• 5.   EPICure: facts and figures: why preterm labour should be treated

  The aim of this study was to was to determine both short- and long-term outcomes of extremely preterm birth data were collected for all births before 26 completed weeks of gestation

  

  Abstract:

  The principal objective of the EPICure studies was to determine both short- and long-term outcomes of extremely preterm birth. Data were collected for all births before 26 completed weeks of gestation in the UK and Republic of Ireland for 10 months in 1995. Of 811 infants admitted to neonatal units, 314 (39%) survived. Of these, 283 (92%) were assessed at 2.5 years and 241 (78%) at 6 more...

  International Classification:

  Premature - births

  Categories:

  outcomes of extremely preterm birth

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom

  Bjog, Vol: 113 Suppl 3 Page: 10-2 December 2006
  K. Costeloe

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• 6.   Neonatal resuscitation program guidelines 2006: ready, steady, can't go!

  This study aimed to explore current resusucition practices in neonatal units in maternity units in Ireland

  

  Abstract:

  New evidence-based guidelines have been launched with recommendations that may impact how resuscitations, particularly of LBW infants, are enacted. AIM: to determine current resuscitation practices in Maternity units in Ireland and benchmarked these results to a recent study in the United States. METHODS: A 20-question survey was developed and mailed to a lead more...

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - resuscitation

  Categories:

  resuscitation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 101 Page: 142-4 May 2008
  O. Braima; C. A. Ryan

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• 7.   Patent ductus arteriosus evaluation by serial echocardiography in preterm infants

  The aim of this paper was to evaluated and compare patent ductus arteriosus evaluation by serial echocardiography in preterm infants evaluated with a historical set of controls

  

  Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with morbidity and mortality in premature neonates. METHODS: The effect of serial echocardiography performed by a neonatologist and early targeted medical PDA treatment was evaluated and compared to historical controls. One hundred ninety-two infants <1,500 g were included and 45 infants had a PDA. RESULTS: Serial echocardiography more...

  International Classification:

  Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Congenital malformations of the circulatory system - patent ductus arteriosus

  Categories:

  serial echocardiography; - patent ductus arteriosus evaluation

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Acta Paediatr, Vol: 97 Page: 574-8 May 2008
  D. J. O'Rourke; A. El-Khuffash; C. Moody; K. Walsh; E. J. Molloy

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• 8.   Questionnaire on practices and priorities in neonatal care in Ireland

  The aim of this study was to undertake an audit of neonatal practice in intensive care and in all other units caring for newborn infants

  

  Abstract:

  As part of a process of audit of neonatal practice, a questionnaire on clinical practice and priorities which need to be addressed was sent to all consultant neonatologists, and to a consultant paediatrician in all other units caring for newborn infants, in the Republic of Ireland. The response rate was 88% (22 out of 25 replied). Thirteen respondents specified greater than 24 weeks more...

  International Classification:

  Factors influencing health status and contact with health services - persons encountering health services for examination and investigation - intensive care neonatal practice

  Categories:

  intensive care neonatal practice

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 94 Page: 74-6, 78 March 2001
  T. Hussein; T. Clarke; H. A. Girim; T. Matthews

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• 9.   Selective fluconazole prophylaxis in high-risk babies to reduce invasive fungal infection

  This study aimed to evaluate the impact of selective fluconazole prophylaxis on incidence of invasive fungal infection and emergence of fluconazole resistance in neonatal intensive care

  

  Abstract:

  OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of selective fluconazole prophylaxis on incidence of invasive fungal infection and emergence of fluconazole resistance in neonatal intensive care. DESIGN: Retrospective study of very low birthweight (VLBW) babies (<1500 g birth weight) admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the period 1 year before and after the implementation of an more...

  International Classification:

  Hospital infection

  Categories:

  fluconazole prophylaxis on invasive fungal infection

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, Vol: 92 Page: F454-8 November 2007
  B. A. McCrossan; E. McHenry; F. O'Neill; G. Ong; D. G. Sweet

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• 10.   Telemedicine applications for the regional paediatric cardiology service in Northern Ireland

  This study examined the quality of transmitted scans between the regional paediatric cardiology centre in Northern Ireland has a telemedicine network linking the neonatal units of three district general hospitals using ISDN and IP-compliant equipment

  

  Abstract:

  The regional paediatric cardiology centre in Northern Ireland has a telemedicine network linking the neonatal units of three district general hospitals using ISDN and IP-compliant equipment. We have previously reported the use of ISDN transmission at 128 kbit/s for remote echocardiography. In a series of 61 patients, a total of 59 transmitted scans were of sufficient diagnostic quality more...

  International Classification:

  Diagnostic tool (imaging techniques transmition) - scans

  Categories:

  quality of transmitted scans; ISDN and IP-compliant equipment

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Telemed Telecare, Vol: 8 Suppl 2 Page: 31-3 2002
  B. Grant; J. G. Wallace; R. A. Hobson; B. G. Craig; H. C. Mulholland; F. A. Casey

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• 11.   Under usage of conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in the Irish neonatal population

  This study aimed to explore under usage of conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in the Irish neonatal population

  

  International Classification:

  Practice/knowledge - Vaccinations

  Categories:

  conjugate pneumococcal vaccine

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: 345 January 2007
  C. Breatnach; P. McMahon

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