Roșca, I.; Constantin, A.T.; Popescu, D.E.; Jura, A.M.C.; Miu, A.; Turenschi, A. Are We Able to Prevent Neonatal Readmission? A Retrospective Analysis from a Pediatrics Department in Ploiești, Romania. Medicina2024, 60, 705.
Roșca, I.; Constantin, A.T.; Popescu, D.E.; Jura, A.M.C.; Miu, A.; Turenschi, A. Are We Able to Prevent Neonatal Readmission? A Retrospective Analysis from a Pediatrics Department in Ploiești, Romania. Medicina 2024, 60, 705.
Roșca, I.; Constantin, A.T.; Popescu, D.E.; Jura, A.M.C.; Miu, A.; Turenschi, A. Are We Able to Prevent Neonatal Readmission? A Retrospective Analysis from a Pediatrics Department in Ploiești, Romania. Medicina2024, 60, 705.
Roșca, I.; Constantin, A.T.; Popescu, D.E.; Jura, A.M.C.; Miu, A.; Turenschi, A. Are We Able to Prevent Neonatal Readmission? A Retrospective Analysis from a Pediatrics Department in Ploiești, Romania. Medicina 2024, 60, 705.
Abstract
Early discharge after childbirth has led to a rise in neonatal readmission, becoming a major concern in recent decades. Our research aimed to identify the risk factors and incidence of neonatal readmission, as well as explore preventive measures. Our study at the Clinical Hospital of Pediatrics in Ploiești, Romania included 108 neonates admitted during the neonatal period. This accounted for 2.06% of all admissions (5226). The most prevalent cases were malnutrition (25%), fever (20.3%) and bronchiolitis (17.5%). Diarrhea and infectious gastroenteritis were also observed (14.8%), along with acute rhinoconjunctivitis (9.2%) and late onset sepsis (3.7%). No deaths were recorded. The most significant characteristics identified were number of children (p<0.001) and age at maternity discharge (p<0.001). By following the prevention rules, malnutrition, feeding errors, and infections can be avoided. This includes practicing proper hand hygiene for both mothers and medical staff, as well as educating and demonstrating to mothers the benefits of breastfeeding. In addition, all newborns discharged from the maternity ward should benefit from follow-up at 7-10 days of life. Our results confirm the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary team and endorse promoting breastfeeding. Implementing quality control measures and regularly evaluating the surveillance program will help improve its effectiveness.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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