The Effects of complementary treatment on clinical outcome for preterm and low birth weight infant

Low birth weight and premature infant need complementary treatment intervention to promote optimal clinical outcome and to decrease the immediate adversities and developmental deficits associated with prematurity and intensive care unit environment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of complementary treatment program on the clinical outcome for preterm and low birth weight infant. The study was conducted at the pediatric intensive care units of AL-Assad hospital and maternal &child hospital (lattakia). The sample was divided into two groups of 20 infants experimental croup and 10 infant control croup with gestational age less than 36 weeks at birth, birth weight less than 2500g and more than 1500 g, and no congenital anomalies. The clinical outcome was significantly improved in clinical outcome, while no change in the control group. The experimental group had significantly weight gain, higher scores for awake state and motor activity than the control group. Significantly greater fidgeting or crying, and increased motor activity. The results of this study advice to apply complementary treatment therapy because its affect in improve clinical outcome. Nursing staff can use complementary treatment to promote the infant's capability to respond positively to his environment and to provide developmental support for healthy premature infants

The Effect of Fluid Restriction on Respiratory Support and Hospitalization Duration in Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Objective: To compare the effects of restrictive versus maintenance fluid in the management of transient tachypnea of the newborn on respiratory support and hospitalization duration . Methods: The study sample included 68 full term neonates diagnosed with transient tachypnea of the newborn(TTN) in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tishreen University Hospital in Lattakia during (2016 - 2017) Patients were randomized into two groups: 1_A group of 33 patients received restricted fluid management of 40ml/kg /day on the first day of life increased by 15ml/kg/day for all patients until 150ml/kg/day. 2_A group of 35 patients received standard fluid management of 60ml/kg /day on the first day of life increased as mentioned earlier. The two groups were assessed daily for indicators of dehydration including:(weight, urine output, electrolytes ,blood urea nitrogen, creatinine , glucose and urine specific gravity)blood oxygen saturation was monitored by arterial blood gas and pulse oximeter and respiratory