Characterization, Risk Factors and Outcome of Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Sohag University Hospitals

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The neonatal period considered the time from birth up to the first 28 days of life & further classified into: Very early birth (birth to < 24 hours). Early birth (24 hours to < 7 days). Late or last neonatal period (7 days to 28 days). It is characterized by the transition from extra uterine life and rapid growth and development. It is the common vulnerable time or period of human life as it accounts for more high mortalities and morbidities, however, most of them are preventable. The pattern of neonatal disease is a useful indicator of the availability, utilization and effectiveness of maternal and child health care services. It varies from place to place and from time to time even in the same locality. Information on admission and mortality patterns of hospitalized neonates should reflect the major causes of illnesses and standard of care provided to neonates in a particular locality. To improve neonatal services with better overall outcomes and less sever morbidities early identification of the risk factors is paramount so that appropriate interventions can be directed towards the most prevalent and treatable neonatal illnesses. To achieve this goal, it is important to study the pattern of neonatal admissions

Official Title
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Characterization, Risk Factors and Outcome of Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) at Sohag University Hospitals

Conditions
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Neonatal Diseases

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: observational


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: All neonates that will be admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) including preterm, term and post term neonates. Exclusion Criteria: Failure to obtain consent. Neonates need preparation for advanced interventions not available in our unit like cardiac operations. Neonates require peritoneal dialysis. Traumatic injury.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 1 Day
Maximum Age: 28 Days

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| cardiovascular patients<br>neonates that have cardiovascular diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|
| respiratory patients<br>neonates that have respiratory diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|
| gastrointestinal diseases<br>neonates that havegastrointestinal diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|
| renal patients<br>neonates that have renal diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|
| central nervous system diseases<br>neonates that have central nervous system diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|
| metabolic patients<br>neonates that have metabolic diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|
| endocrinal patients<br>neonates that have endocrinal diseases | Other: observational<br>* document the number , disease pattern& outcome of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care units<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with respiratory diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with respiratory diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months | 
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with cardiovascular diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with cardiovascular diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months | 
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with gastrointestinal diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with gastrointestinal diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months | 
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with renal diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with renal diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months | 
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with central nervous system diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with central nervous system diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months | 
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with metabolic diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with metabolic diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months | 
| document the number, & outcome in neonates with endocrinal diseases admitted to neonatal intensive care units | all neonates admitted with endocrinal diseases in neonatal intensive care units | 12 months |