I saw this article today highlighting a research review that found mortality rates in preemie babies was cut in half simply by blocking light to their IV nutrition solution. Half!
“Currently, Lavoie believes no Canadian hospitals fully photo-shield parenteral solutions for preemies. The solutions need to be blocked from when they are prepared in the pharmacy to when they pass through bags, tubes and syringes and are received by the infants.”
Hopefully the necessary equipment can be developed quickly and hospitals will adopt the necessary changes to greatly improve outcomes for premature babies.
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