Open AccessCare of the sick newborn in a cottage hospital level in a developing country
Author(s) -
Emmanuel Ekanem,
Akinwumi Fajola,
Adedapo Ande,
Gloria O. Ikeagwu,
Tamunoibim E. Anidima,
Chidozie Umejiego,
Rakiya Usman
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/nmj.nmj_162_19
Subject(s) - medicine , meconium aspiration syndrome , pediatrics , jaundice , mortality rate , asphyxia , meconium , infant mortality , emergency medicine , pregnancy , population , environmental health , surgery , fetus , genetics , biology
Neonatal morbidity and mortality are high in Nigeria. The establishment of more centers that could offer adequate management of high-risk pregnancies and neonates is essential.