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COVID-19 in babies: knowledge for neonatal care

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posted on 2023-05-20, 18:05 authored by Janet GreenJanet Green, Petty, J, Patricia BromleyPatricia Bromley, Walker, K, Jones, L
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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Publication title

Journal of Neonatal Nursing

Volume

26

Issue

5

Pagination

239-246

ISSN

1355-1841

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

Elsevier Ltd

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Rights statement

Crown Copyright 2020 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Neonatal Nurses Association

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) not elsewhere classified

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