Because the newborn's body is not yet mature, the resistance is poor, and if it is not properly cared for, it is easy to suffer from pneumonia. Among the pathogens of neonatal pneumonia infection, the bacteria are mainly E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, the viruses are mainly respiratory syncytial viruses and adenoviruses, and other chlamydia are also present.
Routes of transmission of neonatal pneumonia include:
● Contact transmission: There are respiratory infections in the contacts of small babies, even if adults are only mild colds, once passed to the baby, the newborn baby is prone to infection and develops into neonatal pneumonia due to weak resistance.
●Blood transmission: When the umbilical cord of a newborn is inflamed, the skin is infected, etc., the pathogen can reach the lungs through the blood, causing pneumonia in the newborn.
●Iatrogenic infection: medical instruments, nebulized inhalers, ventilator pipes are not strictly disinfected, and relevant personnel can spread pathogens without standardized hand washing.
After the newborn has pneumonia, the child may have fever, nasal congestion, cough, etc., or appear mentally weak, cry low or irritated not to cry, refuse to eat milk or the amount of milk is significantly reduced, spit up milk increases, and even foam in the mouth. Children may also experience shortness of breath, apnea, or irregular breathing rhythms. If there is a child with respiratory syncytial virus infection, the doctor can hear the wheezing sound through a stethoscope.
To prevent neonatal pneumonia, the most important thing is to ensure the health and personal hygiene habits of caregivers, such as washing hands frequently and washing noses when going out. At the same time, keep the newborn living environment clean and ventilated. Neonatal pneumonia often progresses rapidly and the condition is serious, so parents should not take it lightly and should seek medical attention in time.