What are Some Key Areas of EBP in Neonatal Disorders?
Several areas in neonatal care have benefited from the application of EBP:
- Respiratory Support: The management of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm infants has been revolutionized by evidence-based interventions such as the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and surfactant therapy.
- Neuroprotection: Hypothermia therapy for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an evidence-based intervention that has significantly improved neurological outcomes in affected neonates.
- Nutrition: Evidence-based guidelines for the initiation and advancement of enteral feeding in preterm infants have helped to reduce the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and promote optimal growth and development.
- Infection Control: The implementation of evidence-based protocols for the prevention of neonatal sepsis, including the use of antibiotic stewardship and strict hand hygiene practices, has led to a reduction in infection rates.
