A5053591266- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Neonatal skin health care
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
2017-2025
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2025
Ospedale Maggiore
2021
Azienda Ospedaliera S.Giuseppe Moscati
2021
University of Milan
2017-2018
Hôpital de la Timone
1995
Although breast milk is the normative feeding for infants, breastfeeding rates are lower than recommended. We investigated difficulties experienced by mothers in first months after delivery and their association with early discontinuation. conducted a prospective observational study. Mothers singleton healthy term newborns at hospital discharge were enrolled and, three post-delivery, administered questionnaire on experience. Association among neonatal/maternal characteristics, support...
The number of people adopting vegetarian diets is constantly increasing, and many among them are young parents who decide to share their diet with children. aim this study was investigate health professionals’ knowledge regarding the adoption from pregnancy adolescence. A cross-sectional survey conducted. administered questionnaire, which based on recommendations most up-to-date guidelines, included two macro areas: first investigated sociodemographic professional profile interviewees second...
Background: Among breastfeeding determinants, the unique emotional experience has been poorly explored. The present study aimed to investigate in a cohort of first-time mothers. Materials and methods: We conducted prospective observational that enrolled primiparas having delivered singleton healthy term newborns, exclusively at hospital discharge. At three months post-delivery mothers accessed an online questionnaire investigating their experience. chi-squared test was used assess...
Introduction: The system-level factors of the neonatal intensive care unit work environment contribute to breastfeeding promotion in preterm population. aim this study was investigate operative policies related support a sample Italian Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Materials and Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey conducted, including 17 head nurses. items questionnaire investigated following areas: policies, staff education, family centered care, both units after discharge....
Background: The medication process in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), can be challenging terms of costs, time, and risk errors. Newborns, especially if born preterm, are more vulnerable to errors than adults. Recently, robotic compounding has reportedly improved safety efficiency therapeutic process. In this study, we analyze advantages using I.V. Station® system our NICU, compared manual preparation injectable drugs accuracy, cost, time. Method: An vitro experimental controlled...
Introduction: The surgical technique for peripheral cannulation aimed at providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is well described. Training methods surgeons still need proper standardization, especially in newborn patients. This study aims to evaluate the training outcomes of a neonatal ECMO team. Materials and Methods: A 4 year program (2014-2018) was developed achieve skills veno-arterial ECMO. Surgeons with experience vascular surgery were selected training. consisted...
Incidental azygos vein cannulation has been reported in a few cases of neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This complication is described the literature mainly pathological conditions wherein increased central venous pressure dilates superior vena cava, i.e., right congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) or pulmonary hypertension. Azygos should always be suspected impaired return and circuit failure. Although rare, it hinders proper aspiration ECMO generally requires...
Background: Healthcare providers working in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are considered at high risk for psychological work-related stress. Purpose: To evaluate both perceived and biological measures of stress healthcare professionals to compare the NICU with their colleagues less critical environments (ie, wards [NWs]). Methods: The salivary cortisol level beginning (CORT-B) end (CORT-E) a daily work shift was collected once week 6 weeks questionnaire submitted NW workers tertiary...
A Pressure Ulcer (PU) is a severe event and could create discomfort to newborns. In newborns, one of mostly stricken location by PU occipital area. Recent studies have highlighted that Cord Blood Platelet Gel (CBPG) might be better alternative compared traditional treatment. We report two cases treated with CBPG.Two male infants showing were standard local treatment, but no improvement was observed. After parental informed consent obtained, CBPG application on performed every 48 h. these PU,...