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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Published on: August 25, 2014

L J de Souza1, M G Barroso

  • 1Instituto Dr. José Frota.

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|April 15, 2000
PubMed

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A child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric toxicology
  • Public health
  • Ethnographic research

Background:

  • Unsecured veterinary products in homes pose significant poisoning risks to children.
  • A case study involving a one-year-old child with severe systemic reactions due to accidental poisoning highlights home safety deficiencies.

Observation:

  • The study employed an ethnographic case study approach, examining the family's response to a child's poisoning incident.
  • The family acknowledged home environmental risk factors but failed to implement consistent preventive measures.
  • The incident occurred in Fortaleza, Ceara, necessitating Pediatric Intensive Care Unit admission.

Findings:

  • Families recognize home-based poisoning risks but lack effective, coherent preventive strategies.
  • The socio-cultural context influences family reactions and decision-making processes regarding child safety.

Implications:

  • Educational interventions are crucial to raise family awareness about child poisoning dangers.
  • Transforming educational approaches can empower families to adopt responsible preventive actions, reducing poisoning incidents.

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