Retinopathy of Prematurity: Nursing Perspective
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is the leading cause of childhood blindness. India and other middle income countries are currently facing the third ‘epidemic’ of this disease which is mainly due to increased survival of preterm babies, suboptimal neonatal care and lack of proper screening and man...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14737/47267_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(AG_SL)_PFA(KM)_PB(AG_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is the leading cause of childhood blindness. India and other middle income countries are currently
facing the third ‘epidemic’ of this disease which is mainly due to increased survival of preterm babies, suboptimal neonatal care and
lack of proper screening and management of ROP. This is a disorder of the immature retina of preterm babies in which abnormal
vascularisation occurs after birth. ROP is multifactorial, and is sensitive to the quality of neonatal inpatient care received during
early postnatal life. Nurses, being the primary care givers in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), plays a vital role in prevention
and management of ROP. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |