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Interventions for leucomalacia

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Rapid correction of early metabolic acidaemia in comparison with placebo, no intervention or slow correction in LBW infants

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Dopamine versus dobutamine for hypotensive preterm infants

Dopamine improves low blood pressure (hypotension) in preterm babies more effectively than dobutamine in the short-term, but evidence on safety and long-term effectiveness is needed. Hypotension may cause brain injury and other serious problems for preterm babies (born before 37 weeks). Treatment aims to maintain blood flow to the brain and other organs, ...
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The effect of inotropes on morbidity and mortality in preterm infants with low systemic or organ blood flow

Low systemic blood flow is common in extremely premature infants and has been associated with brain and intestinal injury, death and developmental impairment. It is unclear what is the best strategy to prevent or treat this. The usual strategy for supporting the cardiovascular system of the preterm infant is to treat infants with low blood pressure ...
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