Characteristics & amp; outcomes of tribal & amp; non-tribal neonates admitted to a special newborn care unit in rural Gujarat, India

CONCLUSIONS: There was a reduction in the case fatality rate over the study period. Tribal and non-tribal neonates had similar risk of death. Sepsis prevention and management, mechanical respiratory support and timely referral to a higher centre might help further reduction in mortality for these neonates.PMID:38293841 | DOI:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_3633_21

Source: Indian J Med Res - January 31, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Rachel Lusk Tushar Desai Dhiren Modi Shrey Desai Jignesh Kumar Donda Nirav Kumar Raulji Pankaj Shah Gayatri Desai Source Type: research