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A Neonatal Imaging Model of Gram-Negative Bacterial Sepsis

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Neonates--a neglected paediatric age group.

Attaullah Mazhar¹, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Amin Sheikh

¹Department of Paediatrics, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

|December 30, 2011

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Neonatal mortality showed no improvement, but postneonatal mortality decreased in admitted children over a four-year period. Common neonatal admission causes included sepsis, birth asphyxia, and prematurity.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Neonatal care
Public health

Background:

Child mortality remains a significant global health concern, particularly in developing regions.
Understanding trends in pediatric and neonatal mortality is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze changes in mortality rates for admitted children (neonates and those aged 1 month to 17 years) over a four-year period.
To document shifts in the primary causes of neonatal admissions and associated mortality.

Main Methods:

A retrospective analysis of hospital admission data was conducted.
Data from pediatric admissions between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2008, were examined.

Main Results:

Neonatal mortality rates were significantly higher compared to the postneonatal group (1 month to <17 years).
Overall child mortality and postneonatal mortality showed a decreasing trend from 2005 to 2008.
No significant decrease in neonatal mortality was observed during the study period.
Sepsis, birth asphyxia, and prematurity were the leading causes of neonatal admission and death.

Conclusions:

Neonatal mortality rates did not improve over the four-year study period.
A reduction in postneonatal mortality was observed, indicating potential success in interventions for older children.