Bambi Ntumba Antoine¹*, Yand Tshiband Merveille², Tshishimbi Buashi Patrick², Kanku Mukala Gracia³ and Miandabu Mbiya Fanny¹

¹Mbujimayi Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts (ISAM), Democratic Republic of Congo
²Institute Superior of Medical Techniques (ISTM) of Tshilenge, Democratic Republic of Congo
³Official University of Mbujimayi (UOM) in the Pediatrics Department, Democratic Republic of Congo

*Corresponding Author: Bambi Ntumba Antoine, Mbujimayi Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts (ISAM), Democratic Republic of Congo.

Received: October 25, 2021; Published: December 27, 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Globally, more than four million children under one month die each year ; about 40% of deaths of children under 5 occur during the neonatal period, most of which during the critical phase which constitutes the first week of life. The objective of this is to assess the frequency and severity of neonatal medical emergencies and relate the most common warning signs in new-borns.

Materials and Methods:We conducted a retrospective descriptive study from 1^st January to 31 December 2020 newborns hospitalized in the neonatal unit of emergencies of the Bonzola hospital.

Results:We collected 468 babies (49.1%) in emergency situations out of 953 admitted. The sex ratio was 1.23. Neonatal medical emergencies were mainly in order of frequency: prematurity (34.8%), neonatal infection (26.7%), neonatal asphyxia (20.7%), respiratory distress (7.1%), intrauterine growth retardation (6.2%) The case fatality rate was 33.3%. The main causes of death from neonatal medical emergencies were: prematurity (51.3%), neonatal asphyxia (17.1%), respiratory distress (12%), neonatal infection (10.7%). Warning signs for families and/or health workers were mainly: thermal irregularities (28.4%, Low birth weight PN <1500 and/or GA <32SA (23.5%, skin colour abnormalities (13.5%), breathing difficulties (12.6%). 

Conclusion: Awareness, information, and education of mothers before discharge from hospital on the warning signs that may occur in newborns should reduce neonatal mortality.

Keywords: Newborn; Warning Sign; Neonatal Emergency

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Citation

Citation: Bambi Ntumba Antoine., et al. “Study on Paediatric Emergencies: Neonatal Case from Bonzola Hospital". Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 6.1 (2022): 285-291.

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