Global challenges, efforts, and controversies in neonatal care. Clin Perinatol 2014 Dec;41(4):749-72
Date
12/03/2014Pubmed ID
25459772DOI
10.1016/j.clp.2014.08.002Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84910115795 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 14 CitationsAbstract
Simple low-cost, evidence-based interventions such as clean delivery practices, immediate warming, umbilical cord care, and neonatal resuscitation could prevent 40% to 70% of newborn deaths globally, but many obstacles preclude the provision of those basic interventions for all newborns, particularly in low-resource regions. Global efforts have led to widespread development of neonatal clinical practice guidelines, training programs, and policies. Because of a shortage of health care resources, standards of care have been redefined to meet the needs of underserved populations. This article provides an overview of the challenges, efforts, and controversies surrounding neonatal health in low-resource settings.
Author List
St Clair NE, Batra M, Kuzminski J, Lee AC, O'Callahan CMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Delivery, ObstetricDeveloping Countries
Female
Global Health
Health Resources
Humans
Infant
Infant Care
Infant Mortality
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
