Systematic review finds uncertain benefit of olfactory stimulation in preterm infants
Smells May Help Preterm Infants Feed and Breathe Better
This systematic review of 14 trials involving 1087 preterm infants assessed olfactory stimulation with various odors. Evidence was very low …
A review of 14 trials suggests that certain odors, like breast milk or vanilla, may slightly reduce apnea and shorten hospital stays in pret…
Three-factor nomogram predicts endotracheal IMV in preterm infants receiving pulmonary surfactant within 72 hours
A simple three-factor check predicts breathing help for preterm babies
This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated a three-factor nomogram in 1,059 preterm infants admitted within 72 hours of life.
A new bedside check using three simple factors can predict which preterm infants will need a breathing tube within 72 hours.
Telemedicine family care guidance improves neurodevelopment in premature infants
Tiny Babies, Big Gains: How Video Calls Help Preemies Thrive
This randomized controlled trial of 186 premature infants found that telemedicine-based family care guidance significantly improved Bayley S…
A new study shows that regular video calls with nurses can significantly improve how premature babies grow and learn after leaving the hospi…
Closed-loop oxygen control shortens ventilation and oxygen duration in preterm infants in RCT
New Technology Helps Preterm Babies Spend Less Time on Ventilators
This randomized controlled trial in 69 preterm infants compared closed-loop automated oxygen control to manual control.
A smart oxygen system helped preterm babies breathe on their own sooner, cutting ventilator time and reducing lung disease risk.
Retrospective Cohort Examines Brain Development in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Brain Scans at Birth May Predict a Premature Baby's Development at Age Two
This retrospective cohort study enrolled 79 very low birth weight preterm infants within a neonatal intensive care setting.
Bedside brain scans in premature babies may help doctors predict which infants face developmental delays by age two.
Intranasal breast milk improved cerebral oxygenation in 40 preterm infants compared to routine care
Small study suggests intranasal breast milk may improve oxygen levels in preterm infants
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 40 preterm infants with gestational ages between 28 and 36 weeks.
Giving fresh breast milk through the nose may help preterm babies maintain higher brain oxygen levels and lower breathing rates without caus…
Questions about preterm infants
Is there clear evidence that olfactory stimulation benefits preterm infants based on recent reviews?
No, recent systematic review finds uncertain benefit of olfactory stimulation for preterm infants; evidence is insufficient to recommend routine use.
Full answer →What do studies say about brain development in very low birth weight preterm infants?
Very low birth weight preterm infants show slower head growth and lower IGF-1 levels in early months, and extended caffeine therapy may reduce brain-harming oxygen dips, but direct brain imaging studies are limited.
Full answer →Does automatic oxygen control help preterm infants breathe less than manual settings?
Yes, automatic oxygen control helps preterm infants breathe less by reducing time on mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen compared to manual settings.
Full answer →Does smelling scents help preterm infants breathe better or stay in the hospital shorter?
Smelling scents like breast milk may help preterm infants eat sooner, but research does not show it makes them breathe better or shortens their hospital stay.
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