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Journal Article > Research

Low-Tech, High Impact: Care for Premature Neonates in a District Hospital in Burundi. A Way Forward to Decrease Neonatal Mortality

Ndelema B, Van der Bergh R, Manzi M, van den Boogaard W, Kosgei RJ, Kosqei RJ, Zuniga I, Juvenal M
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Abstract
Death among premature neonates contributes significantly to neonatal mortality which in turn represents approximately 40 % of paediatric mortality. Care for premature neonates is usually provided at the tertiary care level, and premature infants in rural areas often remain bereft of care. Here, we describe the characteristics and outcomes of premature neonates admitted to neonatal services in a district hospital in rural Burundi that also provided comprehensive emergency obstetric care. These services included a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) ward, and did not rely on high-tech interventions or specialist medical staff.
Countries
Burundi
Subject Area
pediatrics
DOI
10.1186/s13104-015-1666-y
Published Date
16-Jan-2016
PubMed ID
26774269
Languages
English
Journal
BMC Research Notes
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 9, Issue 1
Issue Date
16-Jan-2016
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