Variation among neonatal intensive care units in narcotic administration

Article Abstract:

Narcotic administration in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) varies markedly between hospitals. Researchers compared six NICUs in the treatment of 1,171 newborn babies. Narcotic drugs were given to 21% of neonates under 750 grams, to 13% of children weighing 750-999 grams, and to 8% of larger newborns. The sickest children got substantially more narcotic medication than the healthier children. Babies at one NICU were almost 29 times as likely to receive narcotics as babies at the hospital least likely to administer the drugs, with no apparent benefit or disadvantage.

Health aspects, Practice, Neonatal intensive care, Narcotics, Analgesics

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The Effect of Early Discharge and Other Factors on Readmission Rates of Newborns

Article Abstract:

Newborn babies who are discharged from the hospital less than three days after birth are not necessarily more likely to be re-admitted within the first three weeks of life. In a study of 117 newborn babies who were re-admitted during the first three weeks of life and 147 who were not, early discharge immediately after birth was not a risk factor for re-admission. However, those who stayed in the hospital at least three days after birth were less likely to be re-admitted than those discharged sooner. Jaundice and premature birth were also risk factors for re-admission.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Hospitals, Hospital admission and discharge

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