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COVID-19 in babies: knowledge for neonatal care
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Green, J and Petty, J and Bromley, P and Walker, K and Jones, L, COVID-19 in babies: knowledge for neonatal care, Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 26, (5) pp. 239-246. ISSN 1355-1841 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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Crown Copyright 2020 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Neonatal Nurses Association
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2020.06.005
Abstract
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.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | COVID-19, neonate, pathophysiology, transmission, care implications |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Nursing |
Research Field: | Acute care |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) |
Objective Field: | Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Green, J (Dr Janet Green) |
UTAS Author: | Bromley, P (Ms Patricia Bromley) |
UTAS Author: | Jones, L (Dr Linda Jones) |
ID Code: | 141053 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Deposited By: | Nursing |
Deposited On: | 2020-09-22 |
Last Modified: | 2021-03-18 |
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