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<p>Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a kind of disease that can be seen in premature infants. It may cause a series of short- and long-term complications such as poor vision in premature infants, causing irreversible damage to them. Therefore, if we can prevent this disease, we can solve the above problems. This study summarized some factors that influence ROP, such as low gestational age, low birth weight, irrational oxygen use, anemia, blood transfusion, and thrombocytopenia; and also summarized a series of interventions that can prevent or delay the progression of ROP, such as reducing blood transfusion, the application of antenatal corticosteroids, and delaying clip umbilical cord, which can provide some reference for better clinical practice of preventing ROP.</p>
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a kind of disease that can be seen in premature infants. It may cause a series of short- and long-term complications such as poor vision in premature infants, causing irreversible damage to them. Therefore, if we can prevent this disease, we can solve the above problems. This study summarized some factors that influence ROP, such as low gestational age, low birth weight, irrational oxygen use, anemia, blood transfusion, and thrombocytopenia; and also summarized a series of interventions that can prevent or delay the progression of ROP, such as reducing blood transfusion, the application of antenatal corticosteroids, and delaying clip umbilical cord, which can provide some reference for better clinical practice of preventing ROP.

Comprehensive prevention strategies for retinopathy of prematurity: a literature review

Frontiers of Nursing

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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a kind of disease that can be seen in premature infants. It may cause a series of short- and long-term complications such...

Comprehensive prevention strategies for retinopathy of prematurity: a literature review

Article Category: Review

Pubblicato online: 22 giu 2023

Pagine: 175 - 181

Ricevuto: 03 set 2022

Accettato: 31 ott 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2023-0018

Parole chiave
preterm infants, retinopathy of prematurity, review, prevention, prevention strategies

© 2023 Zi Zeng, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Comprehensive prevention strategies for retinopathy of prematurity: a literature review

Article Category: Review

Pubblicato online: 22 giu 2023

Pagine: 175 - 181

Ricevuto: 03 set 2022

Accettato: 31 ott 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2023-0018

Parole chiavepreterm infants, retinopathy of prematurity, review, prevention, prevention strategies

© 2023 Zi Zeng, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
preterm infants, retinopathy of prematurity, review, prevention, prevention strategies