Track: Management of Preterm Birth Complications

pediatrics Congress 2025

The management of preterm birth complications focuses on addressing the various health challenges faced by premature infants. This session covers common issues such as respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, and neonatal infections that preterm infants are at high risk for. Advances in neonatal care, including surfactant therapy, respiratory support techniques, and early nutritional interventions, are discussed to improve survival and reduce complications. Early diagnosis, intervention, and ongoing care are critical for preventing long-term disabilities and promoting healthy development. The session emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach involving neonatologists, nursing, and pediatric specialists to provide comprehensive care for preterm infants.

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Focuses on the causes, diagnosis, and management of RDS in preterm infants, including surfactant therapy, mechanical ventilation, and non-invasive respiratory support strategies aimed at improving oxygenation and lung development.

Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) in Preterm Infants
Examines the risk factors, clinical signs, and management approaches for IVH in preterm infants, including prevention strategies (such as gentle ventilation techniques), monitoring for long-term neurological effects, and early intervention.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Preterm Infants
Explores the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of NEC, a life-threatening gastrointestinal condition common in preterm infants, including the use of antibiotics, surgical intervention, and preventive measures like early feeding practices.

Preterm Birth and Cardiovascular Complications
Discusses the cardiovascular challenges faced by preterm infants, such as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), hypotension, and heart failure, and the management of these conditions with pharmacologic treatments and surgical interventions when necessary.

Infection Prevention and Management in Preterm Infants
Focuses on the increased vulnerability of preterm infants to infections, particularly sepsis, and explores strategies for infection prevention, early identification, and appropriate antibiotic treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

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