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Modeling Encephalopathy of Prematurity Using Prenatal Hypoxia-ischemia with Intra-amniotic Lipopolysaccharide in Rats

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[Premature newborn: a case presentation].

Jesús David Pastor Rodríguez¹, María Del Mar Pastor Bravo, Visitación López García

¹Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatal, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, España. jesusdavidpastor@yahoo.es

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This case study highlights a successful, individualized care plan for a very premature infant born at 27 weeks gestation. The comprehensive nursing approach ensured the infant

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Area of Science:

Neonatal Nursing
Pediatric Care
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

A 27-week gestation infant weighing 420g was born due to maternal pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction.
The case highlights the complexities of caring for extremely premature infants.

Observation:

Details a 125-day hospitalization with an individualized care plan based on the Virginia Henderson model.
Incorporated NANDA diagnostics, NIC interventions, and NOC classifications for holistic care.
Utilized Marjory Gordon's functional patterns for initial patient assessment.

Findings:

The care plan adapted to evolving infant and parental needs, including parental grief and education on home care.
The infant was discharged weighing 2900g with normal neurological and psychomotor development.
At two years, the child exhibits normal development but remains below the 3rd percentile for weight and size, requiring speech therapy for vocal cord paralysis.

Implications:

Demonstrates the effectiveness of a structured, adaptable nursing care plan in improving outcomes for extremely premature infants.
Emphasizes the importance of family-centered care and continuous assessment in neonatal intensive care.
Suggests the long-term need for monitoring and supportive therapies for infants with significant prematurity complications.