Shahin Behjati

Department of pediatric, Devision of neonatology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

[ 1 ] - Common Complications of Endotracheal Intubation in Newborns

Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency of complications of endotracheal intubation (ETI) in neonates. Methods The newborns that were admitted and needed urgent or semi-urgent intubation were enrolled in this study over a 1 year period. Route for intubation in all cases were orotracheal. Cases were not routinely sedated or paralyzed. The patients were clinically and rad...

[ 2 ] - Alterations in Serum Magnesium Levels in Hyperbili-rubinemic Neonates Before and After Phototherapy

Background: Bilirubin binds to cell membrane phospholipids, including N-methyl D-aspartate receptor, and causes excessive activation that can lead to neurotoxic effects. Since magnesium is an important inhibitor of this receptor, a comparison can be made between the physiological effects of magnesium and the neurological effects of bilirubin. This study aimed to compare changes in serum magnesi...