Indication for admission, clinical diagnosis and management were collated. Results 3552 babies were admitted during the study period. Of these, 1651 were unexpected admissions and 208/1651 (12.6%) were as a result of positive pulse oximetry screening. 165/208 babies (79%) had a significant clinical condition which required further intervention including 17 with congenital heart defect (CHD) (nine critical), 55 with pneumonia, 30 with sepsis and 12 with pulmonary hypertension. No baby died or collapsed on the postnatal ward during the study period. 61/208 babies (29%) had echocardiography and CHD was detected in 28%. Conclusions Routine use of pulse oximetry screening identifies babies with CHD and other illnesses, which, if not identified early could potentially lead to postnatal collapse. It does not appear to overload clinical services, resulting in appropriate admission in the majority and a modest increase in the number of echocardiograms performed.

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Objective: To investigate whether exothermic sodium acetate mattresses were associated with an improvement in the thermal care of babies <30 weeks gestation between birth and admission to a neonatal unit.Study Design: Analysis of a three case series of babies: the first with traditional thermal care of drying and wrapping in a towel, the second with wrapping in food standard polythene bags and the third with wrapping in polythene bags and nursing on an activated exothermic mattress. The main outcome measure was the temperature on admission to the neonatal unit.Result: There were no significant differences between the groups for gestation and birth weight. Hypothermia was less frequent in the 'bag and mattress' group compared with the 'bag only' and traditional care groups (26 vs 69 vs 84%, respectively) even though the median time to admission was longest in the 'bag and mattress' group (23 min). The proportions of babies admitted with temperatures in the target range of 36.5 to 37.5 1C were 46, 27 and 16%, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that use of the mattress raised admission temperatures by 1.04 1C. The median temperature of babies in the 'bag and mattress' group was higher compared with the other groups (36.9 vs 36.0 vs 35.8 1C), but significantly more were hyperthermic (28 vs 4 and 0.4%, respectively).Conclusion: Use of exothermic mattresses for babies <30 weeks gestation was associated with a significantly greater proportion of babies being admitted to the neonatal unit with a temperature in the euthermic range, but there was also an increased risk of hyperthermia.

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In view of insignificant difference in the fetomaternal outcome balanced decision about mode of delivery on a case by case basis will go a long way in improving both foetal and maternal outcome. Regular drill and conduct of vaginal breech delivery should be pursued in all maternity hospitals.

Allergy to fungi has been linked to a wide range of illnesses, including rhinitis and asthma. Therefore, exposure to fungi in home environment is an important factor for fungal allergy. The present study was aimed to investigate types of airborne fungi inside and outside the homes of asthmatic children and control subjects (nonasthmatic children). The dominant fungi were evaluated for their quantitative distribution and seasonal variation. The air samples were collected from indoors and immediate outdoors of 77 selected homes of children suffering from bronchial asthma/allergic rhinitis using Andersen volumetric air sampler. The isolated fungal genera/species were identified using reference literature, and statistical analysis of the dominant fungi was performed to study the difference in fungal concentration between indoor and immediate outdoor sites as well as in between different seasons. A total of 4423 air samples were collected from two indoor and immediate outdoor sites in a 1-year survey of 77 homes. This resulted in the isolation of an average of 110,091 and 107,070 fungal colonies per metric cube of air from indoor and outdoor sites, respectively. A total of 68 different molds were identified. Different species of Aspergillus, Alternaria, Cladosporium, and Penicillium were found to be the most prevalent fungi in Delhi homes, which constituted 88.6% of the total colonies indoors. Highest concentration was registered in autumn and winter months. Total as well as dominant fungi displayed statistically significant differences among the four seasons (p < 0.001). The largest number of isolations were the species of Aspergillus (>40% to total colony-forming units in indoors as well as outdoors) followed by Cladosporium spp. Annual concentration of Aspergillus spp. was significantly higher (p < 0.05) inside the homes when compared with outdoors. Most of the fungi also occurred at a significantly higher (p < 0.001) rate inside the homes when compared with immediate outdoors. Asthmatic children in Delhi are exposed to a substantial concentration of mold inside their homes as well as immediate outdoor air. The considerable seasonal distributions of fungi provide valuable data for investigation of the role of fungal exposure as a risk for respiratory disorders among patients suffering from allergy or asthma in Delhi.

Predischarge echocardiography service for postnatal heart murmurs provided by neonatologists has the benefit of providing an early diagnosis, counselling of the parents and arranging appropriate follow-up. It helps to triage the referrals to the cardiologist. We felt that we were able to alleviate parental anxieties by providing a definitive diagnosis and written information prior to discharge from hospital. We strongly believe that this service should only be provided by those appropriately trained and skilled in echocardiography.

Objective To determine the, incidence, etiology, management, maternal, and fetal outcome and to evaluate trends in our area and recommend preventable measures. Methodology This prospective study is done between Jan 2012 and Aug 2013 in Pt. J.N.M. Medical College Raipur. All the women who had ruptured uterus were included. Relevant history was taken, women were assessed, adequate intervention done, and were followed up till 6 months after discharge. Result A total number of deliveries were 11,323. Out of 11,323 deliveries, 9,844 women were without prior LSCS, 1,479 women were with prior LSCS. A total of 40 cases of rupture uterus were there 25 in women with prior LSCS and 15 in women without LSCS. Thus, incidence among women with prior LSCS was 1.69 % and for women without LSCS was 0.152 %. Overall incidence of uterine rupture was 0.35 %. Major risk factors found were unbooked status (92.5 %), injudicious use of oxytocin (52.5 %), and unjustified VBAC trial (44 %). Bladder injury was found in 20 %. Extension to cervix was found commonly in uterus with no previous section (46.66 %). Blood transfusion was required in 92.5 %. Perinatal mortality was 85%. Only one maternal death was there (2.5%). Conclusion Developed countries have incidence of uterine rupture 0.000 % in women without LSCS and 1 % in women with prior LSCS [1]. Thus, by directly comparing, our study of 20 month revealed that women stand 1,500 times higher risk for rupture even without previous cesarean section and 1.7 times in women with previous section in comparison to the developed countries. The overall burden of women with previous section being admitted for 123 delivery is 12.28 %. 62.50 % women who had rupture uterus were those with previous section. Thus, careful selection of these women for trial of labor and a compulsory institutional delivery is recommended. We recommend use of oxytocin in titrated dose which clearly indicated by an obstetrician only, and it should be a prescription drug strictly.