Urgent measures are needed in England to reduce the infant mortality rate and underlying risk factors for vulnerable families—including babies born preterm, @_tpillay@miketrenellbmj.com/content/389/bmj.r105…
Consultant Neonatologist Professor Tilly Pillay closes this year’s conference with a talk on OPTI-PREM: Assessing best place of care for preterm births at 27-31 weeks gestation in England.
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Amazing first day #BAPM2023. I learnt to treat infusion pumps like 22 weeks in that they dont like beong moved from a stable state and 2ndly neonatal surgery should be offered in the bedside on NICU. #neonatalsurgery#surgicalneonate#BAPM2023
How and who should neonatal BCG be given to in the UK
How does newborn screening for SCID affect timing?
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And an #AntibioticGuardian champion and strong supporter. #DoIt4Das. An Antibiotic Guardian award exists in his name/memory. “The Das Pillay Antimicrobial Stewardship Memorial Award: This award is to recognise innovation the field of antimicrobial stewardship at a junior level”.
Dr Devadas Ganesh ‘Das’ Pillay was an innovator of infection management. A leading light in antibiotic stewardship, his influence extended locally and nationally #DoIt4Das. To find out more about Das Pillay and his legacy, visit: birminghammail.co.uk/news/lo…
Dr Devadas Ganesh ‘Das’ Pillay was an innovator of infection management. A leading light in antibiotic stewardship, his influence extended locally and nationally #DoIt4Das. To find out more about Das Pillay and his legacy, visit: birminghammail.co.uk/news/lo…
@KarenLuyt@BAPM_Official@NCMD_England excellent talk-modifiable risk factors in infant mortality in UK- highlighting again that public health must be our priority in driving neonatal/perinatal care forward. @STORKprogramme working on harder to reach populations& schools
Happy Christmas Eve to all the staff, babies and their families past and present from @UHLNeonates. The photo was taken during the Matron and Consultant Christmas Message broadcast for all staff. #StaySafe#weareoneteam @Leic_hospital
Determination of signs of life following spontaneous births before 24 0 weeks of gestation where, following discussion with parents, active survival-focused care is not appropriate. npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/sig…
Over the next few weeks @UHLNeonates are saying goodbye to 3 of our clinical fellows who are off to pastures new to embark on the next stage of their careers. All @Leic_hospital are incredibly grateful for their hard work and commitment over the years. Good luck!
On this #WorldPrematurityDay everyone @UHLNeonates@Leic_hospital would like to take a moment to think about all those babies born too soon who have passed through our service and who we will meet in the future. What an incredible honour to be part of their journey.
Dad’s ability to improvise and compose beautiful melodies on the fly has always amazed me.
Tonight, I gave him four random notes as a starting point.
Although his dementia is getting worse, moments like this bring him back to me.
More than 2,000 paediatricians and @RCPCH members have signed a letter supporting @MarcusRashford in his campaign to extend free school meals.
Pleased to see it on the front page of @ObserverUK
Thanks to everyone who signed. Full story 👇👇👇
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