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How to prevent <scp>ROP</scp> in preterm infants in Indonesia?

Authors :
Asri C. Adisasmita
Arend F. Bos
Sudarto Ronoatmodjo
Rita S. Sitorus
Johanes Edy Siswanto
Peter H. Dijk
Pieter J. J. Sauer
Source :
Health Science Reports, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp n/a-n/a (2021), Health Science Reports
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wiley, 2021.

Abstract

Background and Aims Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a severe disease in preterm infants. It is seen more frequently in Low‐Middle Income Countries (LMIC) like Indonesia compared to High‐Income Countries (HIC). Risk factors for ROP development are ‐extreme‐ preterm birth, use of oxygen, neonatal infections, respiratory problems, inadequate nutrition, and blood and exchange transfusions. In this paper, we give an overview of steps that can be taken in LMIC to prevent ROP and provide guidelines for screening and treating ROP. Methods Based on the literature search and data obtained by us in Indonesia&#39;s studies, we propose guidelines for the prevention, screening, and treatment of ROP in preterm infants in LMIC. Results Prevention of ROP starts before birth with preventing preterm labor, transferring a mother who might deliver

Details

ISSN :
23988835
Volume :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Health Science Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....30d450432ee82e29eacf23ee5199e044
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.219