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Neonatale

Neonatale is the Italian term for neonatal, describing the period immediately after birth and the medical care focused on newborns during this time. It typically refers to the first 28 days of life, a phase in which infants may require specialized monitoring and support.

Neonatal care is usually provided in hospital settings, often in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for

Core aspects of care include resuscitation at birth when needed, maintaining stable body temperature, regular assessment

Common neonatal conditions include prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), infections, congenital anomalies, birth injuries, and

Public health programs vary by country but generally promote standardized protocols for resuscitation, temperature control, infection

infants
with
high
risk
or
illness.
The
aim
is
to
support
breathing,
circulation,
temperature
regulation,
nutrition,
and
protection
against
infection
while
monitoring
growth
and
development.
of
vital
signs,
and
monitoring
for
respiratory
and
cardiovascular
problems.
Nutrition
is
established
early,
with
breastfeeding
encouraged
when
possible
and
supplementation
provided
if
necessary.
Newborn
screening
for
metabolic
or
genetic
conditions
is
commonly
performed
within
the
first
days
of
life,
and
ongoing
growth
and
developmental
assessments
are
typical
components
of
follow-up
care.
metabolic
or
genetic
disorders.
Outcomes
depend
on
gestational
age,
health
at
birth,
access
to
timely
care,
and
the
presence
of
complicating
factors.
prevention,
and
routine
screening.
The
term
neonatale
is
used
to
distinguish
this
specialized
field
of
medicine
from
broader
perinatal
or
pediatric
care,
emphasizing
the
specific
needs
of
newborns
during
the
initial
weeks
of
life.