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RESEARCH IAIM’s Research Reveals Significant Benefits of Nurturing Touch for Premature Babies The study*, which involved numerous hospitals and healthcare professionals, found that regular, gentle massage can aid in weight gain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall development in premature infants. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating infant massage into neonatal care. *Study conducted by the International Association of Infant Massage #www.iaimaustralia.com #infantmassage #babies #parents #families #bonding #connecting

Nursing Older People October issue is now available featuring our cover article, which is a continuing professional development piece on pain assessment in older people with normal, mildly impaired or severely impaired cognition, and lots more inside https://lnkd.in/eupcnZaY

'Understanding your preterm and sicky baby now you're home' helps parents and family members learn new things about their baby! Written by expert clinical psychologists and neonatal care specialists, our free online course covers topics including understanding their baby's feeding, crying and sleep patterns as well as understanding their own feelings about coming home for the first time with their baby. #WAIMH2024 #lifeafternicu #neonatal #preemie

When compared with usual care, the function-based eat, sleep, console care approach was associated with less opioid exposure and shorter length of hospital stay for infants pharmacologically treated for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. https://ja.ma/4aHCP4N

#11MonthsBaby #PeaNutInTrachea 11 Months Baby Brought to Paediatrician with C/O Noisy Breathing, Cough since 12 hrs. Tried Symptomatic treatment at Local Hospital, but not subsiding. H/O Cough while eating biscuit, but very small pieces. CxR - WNL O/E - Noisy Breathing on & office Family H/O Asthma + nt. SpO2 - 80 % @ R.A, Patient restless, Auscultation - Bil Extensive Wheeze. Kept on HFNC, Started on Nebulization, Steroids - comparatively better. Persistent Wheeze, unable wean from HFNC even after 24 hrs. Started on Aminophylline. Wheeze decreased but intermittent with Tachypnea, tried weaning, but baby was not comfortable. Discussed with Pulmonologist, Auscultation Wheeze +nt, Noisy Breathing+nt. As baby is not responding to Medical management, thought of doing CT chest as Xray is normal, But in view of Tachypnea, On HFNC, Can't give Sedation for CT, deferred. Counselled parents Regarding need of Bed side Broncoscopy, convinced with great difficulty . Did Bed side Bronchoscopy With HFNC without Sedation, Noted Foriegn body in Trachea Blocking 90% of the Lumen. Counselled Parents, Shifted to OT, Retrieved with Rigid Broncoscope, Rigid Optical Forces. Surprised to see Large Peanut almost 2 cms Long. Baby was of HFNC after 3 hrs of Procedure, Off Oxygen after 6 hrs, Discharged after 24 hrs. Learning Points - 1) Noisy Breathing in Children - Try to Rule out Foriegn Body 2) If the Baby is not fit to undergo CT, try to Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy ( call your Expert Colleague) 3) All Wheezes are Not Asthma ( Especially in Children) For Full Video - Watch on 👇 YouTube Link https://lnkd.in/eFcJwkYC #PAEDIATRICAIRWAYFORIEGNBODY #FORIEGNBODYINTRACHEA #PAEDIATRICRIGIDBRONCHOSCOPY

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Explore the latest open-access articles in our journal! • Sleep, dietary intake, and physical activity changes with shift work onset in intern paramedics • Mapping the future: A scoping analysis of paediatric content in Australian paramedic curriculum • Implementation of a strategy to manage EMS COVID-19 patient disposition with physician consultation • Back to the future (editorial) https://lnkd.in/g3RF3N_T

Via our fabulous Trustee Beatrice Doubble @beatricetreats The effect of therapeutic touch on colic symptoms in infantile colic infants: A randomised controlled study The hypotheses of the research H1.The Infant Colic Scale total and subdimension scores are lower in infants with infantile colic who received therapeutic touch than in infants with infantile colic who received routine care. H2.The crying time of infants with colic who receive therapeutic touch is shorter than that of infants with colic who receive routine care. H3.The sleep duration of infants with infantile colic who receive therapeutic touch is longer than that of infants with infantile colic who receive routine care. https://lnkd.in/erAu5h4t #CSF #CEREBROSPINALFLUID #chronicillness #pain #health #wellbeing #craniosacraltherapy #painmanagement #CST #CRANIOSACRAL #mindbodyspirit #holistichealth #resetyournervoussystem #vagusnerve #findtheheath #TOUCHTHERAPY #COLIC

Did you know that 60-70% of parents admit their child's common cold significantly affects their daily lives? 👇 One of the most challenging symptoms is post-nasal drip, as it often triggers persistent coughing and disrupts a child’s sleep. 🤧 In the absence of available treatment options, some healthcare professionals turn to off-label antihistamine syrups. While they can dry the nasal area and make the child seem better, the dry mucus remains trapped in the nasal and peri-nasal cavities, potentially leading to complications. 🚨 Additionally, the mild sedative effects of antihistamines may help the child sleep, but this is far from an ideal solution. 😵 ❗ The European Rhinologic Society advises against the use of antihistamines for managing the common cold or post-viral rhinosinusitis. It is much better to rely on therapeutic options backed by clinical evidence, providing safer and more effective solutions for children. 🌱 #Healthcare #CommonCold #Paediatrics #Parents #Sinupret #PostNasalDrip #Pharmacists

Study at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences examines sleep quality in COVID-19 patients, revealing its impact on hospitalization outcomes. Poor sleep quality correlates with prolonged hospital stays, elevated ICU admissions, and higher mortality rates. For more information kindly visit the link below: https://lnkd.in/dU3nz-hr #COVID19 #SleepQuality #HospitalizationOutcomes