To promote comprehensive academic and scientific cooperation, expand the opportunities of neonatal specialists, enhance the quality of perinatal and neonatal services, and advance the interests of neonatal care specialists in Central Asia, the forum participants decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the associations of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan at the conclusion of the forum.
We are pleased to announce a new agreement between UENPS and the European Project NeoIPC! Together, we are organizing an important survey on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices in the NICU.
This survey is supported by the Italian Society of Neonatology, which has helped to refine the questionnaire. The focus of the survey will be on Kangaroo Care and other NICU-specific IPC practices across Europe and beyond.
The NeoIPC project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, aims to improve IPC practices in neonatal care units.
By participating in this survey, you will gain valuable insights into the practices currently in use in your unit. Once the results are published, you’ll be able to compare your data with those from other countries, helping to identify best practices that should be implemented.
To participate in the survey, take a moment to fill out our form!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UENPS-surveys
If you need more information, please contact Giulia Vertecchi at uenps.survey@gmail.com, and follow us on our social media channels for updates
The two-day meeting, held on September 3-4, 2024 in Addis Ababa, was the kick-off meeting of the “Strengthening Neonatology in Ethiopia” project, in collaboration with Doctors with Africa CUAMM, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Ethiopian Pediatric Society, and the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health. The meeting was very useful and productive, providing an opportunity to get to know and establish connections with a group of Ethiopian neonatologists.
We were able to plan the main initiatives to be undertaken and the topics to be addressed based on the survey conducted by UENPS in 44 NICUs in Ethiopia. We begin with the real needs of the people and seek ways and solutions to improve the care of newborns.
Special attention will be given to Tigray, with the Shire Hospital, and the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, with the Black Lion Specialized Hospital, where the respective NICUs will be renovated, improved, and equipped. Among other objectives: a major conference in January 2025, where 20 Ethiopian pediatricians will be trained, thanks to the involvement of UENPS neonatologists and the Ethiopian Pediatric Society (EPS).
During the training period, the Ethiopian pediatricians, in turn, will train 125 midwives and nurses in neonatal resuscitation. The expected beneficiaries, thanks to the comprehensive and cross-cutting action, include more than 20,700 women who will receive care and over 3,700 newborns who will be treated in the NICUs of the two hospitals.
The Congress in Ljubljana was really successful with 470 participants from 51 countries!
The active involvement of the National Societies in shaping the scientific program was crucial to the success of this event.
We were thrilled to see such a diverse and engaged group of professionals sharing their knowledge, insights, and experiences.
Special thanks to our speakers and panelists for their enlightening presentations.
Neonatology is now the official journal of UENPS. We have reached an important agreement with Karger that involves all National Societies members of UENPS.
Exclusive Benefits for Direct UENPS members
Direct UENPS members, including UENPS Executive Board, UENPS Scientific Board, Presidents of the National Societies, are entitled to exclusive benefits such as:
If you are a direct member of UENPS and need further information, please write to secretariat[at]uenps.eu
Additional Benefits for members of National Societies
Under the umbrella agreement between UENPS and Karger, each National Society member of UENPS has the option to participate in the agreement and receive certain member benefits.
Please ask the President of your National Society if you are interested in taking advantage of this agreement.
Daniele Trevisanuto; Camilla Gizzi; Francesco Cavallin; Artur Beke; Giuseppe Buonocore; Antonia Charitou; Manuela Cucerea; Boris Filipović-Grčić; Nelly Georgieva Jekova; Esin Koç; Joana Saldanha; Dalia Stoniene; Heili Varendi; Giuseppe De Bernardo; John Madar; Marije Hogeveen; Luigi Orfeo; Fabio Mosca; Giulia Vertecchi; Corrado Moretti
Neonatology, 2024 Jun 4:1-11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1159/000538808
Introduction: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) use in neonatal resuscitation is limited despite existing evidence and recommendations. This survey investigated the knowledge and experience of healthcare providers on the use of the LMA and explored barriers and solutions for implementation.
Methods: This online, cross-sectional survey on LMA in neonatal resuscitation involved healthcare professionals of the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies (UENPS).
Results: A total of 858 healthcare professionals from 42 countries participated in the survey. Only 6% took part in an LMA-specific course. Some delivery rooms were not equipped with LMA (26.1%). LMA was mainly considered after the failure of a face mask (FM) or endotracheal tube (ET), while the first choice was limited to neonates with upper airway malformations. LMA and FM were considered easier to position but less effective than ET, while LMA was considered less invasive than ET but more invasive than FM. Participants felt less competent and experienced with LMA than FM and ET. The lack of confidence in LMA was perceived as the main barrier to its implementation in neonatal resuscitation. More training, supervision, and device availability in delivery wards were suggested as possible actions to overcome those barriers.
Conclusion: Our survey confirms previous findings on limited knowledge, experience, and confidence with LMA, which is usually considered an option after the failure of FM/ET. Our findings highlight the need for increasing the availability of LMA in delivery wards. Moreover, increasing LMA training and having an LMA expert supervisor during clinical practice may improve the implementation of LMA use in neonatal clinical practice.
Keywords: Laryngeal mask; Neonate; Resuscitation; Supraglottic airway device.
With international participation, the event focuses on Evidence-Based Recommendations. One of the key highlights will be the exploration of the Register of Perinatal Indicators in Bosnia and Herzegovina, shedding light on crucial aspects of maternal and infant healthcare.
From April 24th to 28th, 2024, Antalya welcomed the 31st National Neonatology Congress of the Turkish Neonatal Society (UNEKO-31).
Featuring 230 experts from Turkey and five international speakers representing the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, and Croatia, the congress boasted ten pre-congress courses, including hands-on simulations.
With scientific sessions running simultaneously in three halls, around 1000 attendees, including neonatologists, pediatricians, and nurses, gathered to explore the latest advancements in neonatal care. UNEKO-31 was a testament to collaboration and dedication to improving the health of our youngest patients.
MODULE 1 – CORD CLAMPING
16-17-18 APRIL 2024
CHAIR: Ola D. Saugstad, University of Oslo, Norway
CHAIR: Josef Neu, Milwaukee Children’s Hospital Milwaukee, Florida
CO-CHAIR: Diogo Ayres-de-Campos, Santa Maria Hospital – North Lisbon
University Hospital Centre
DAY 1 (16 April 2024)
2:30-3:30 PM CEST
40 min talk + 20 min discussion
CLAMPING OF THE UMBILICAL CORD AND PLACENTAL TRANSFUSION
SPEAKER: Andrew Weeks, Professor of International Maternal Health Care at the University of
Liverpool and Director of the Sanyu Research Uni
DAY 2 (17 April 2024)
2:30-3:30 PM CEST
40 min talk + 20 min discussion
CORD MANAGEMENT FOR THE TERM AND PRETERM NEWBORN
SPEAKER: Anup Katheria, Sharp HealthCare – Sharp Mary Birch – M.D. Director of Neonatal Research
DAY 3 (18 April 2024)
2:30-3:30 PM CEST
40 min talk + 20 min discussion
STABILIZATION AND RESUSCITATION WITH INTACT CORD
CIRCULATION – RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCES
SPEAKER: Ola Andersson, Skåne University Hospital/Lund University – Pediatrics
MD. PhD. Associate Professor
