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Q: Should very prem babies be given CPR?

Posted on 21 Feb 2010 by Bob Phillips

So it’s all ethical stuff at the moment. Does the following question reach a point where evidence no longer has a role? “A premature baby born at 24 weeks gestational age is admitted to the neonatal unit having been born apnoeic, floppy, blue and without a heart rate. After cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with adrenaline in […]

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CP, discharge, NICU, perinatal care, therapy1 Comment

Q: Spandex on prescription?

Posted on 24 Jan 2010 by Bob Phillips

Fast drying, figure hugging and a joy to not iron, lycra (R) has revolutionised my laundry life. There are potentially even greater benefits though, with the use of lycra suits being promoted for children with cerebral palsies. […]

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cerebral palsy, CP, health economics, side effects, therapyLeave a comment

Azithromycin for chest infections in severe CP?

Posted on 22 Oct 2007 by BMJ

Is the frequency of recurrent chest infections, in children with chronic neurological problems, reduced by prophylactic Azithromycin? You see Jonny, an 8 yr old boy with severe dystonic CP as a result of his premature birth at 26 wks gestation with another chest infection. He is mainly gastrostomy fed and had a Nissen’s fundoplication 5 […]

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answered, cerebral palsy, CP, pneumonia, therapy1 Comment

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