Neonatal

The power of modern technology. Hospital bots could be the answer to saving countless premature babies by allowing consultants to treat them remotely, leading doctors in the UK say. Telemedicine “robots” can allow specialists to make bedside video calls offering their expertise to medical teams treating sick children at smaller hospitals. This would massively improve […]

5 years ago

Such a great cause. To celebrate Global Day of the Parents this week, Pampers has partnered with the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA) to ensure every premature baby’s delicate skin is protected and that their families are supported and feel confident caring for their little one. One in 13 babies (around 4,500) are born prematurely […]

5 years ago

Every year, around 4,500 babies are born prematurely in Ireland. And for the vast majority of them, this means days, weeks and, for some, even months spent in the country’s Neonatal Intensive Care Units. But right now, at Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital, overcrowding is at an all-time high, with Professor Fergal Malone stating this week that […]

7 years ago

Avid knitter? The Rotunda needs you. The oldest maternity hospital in Ireland is looking for volunteers who can crochet special octopus toys for their neonatal unit. These toys are used to provide comfort to premature and delicate babies, a very worthwhile project we’re sure you’ll agree. The post shared by blogger Blog-a-licious reads; “The The […]

8 years ago

It’s a snuggle buddy with a difference. But these eight-legged creatures are more than just cute toys. The material octopus is helping tiny babies grow in their incubators. The comforters have helped increase regular heartbeats, raise oxygen in babies blood and even improve breathing patterns. Why? Well, the idea began as part of a programme […]

10 years ago