Table 3 Morbidities and treatment received
Diagnoses | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hypoglycaemia | 30 | 63.8 |
Neonatal jaundice | 27 | 57.4 |
Respiratory distress | 16 | 34.0 |
Neonatal sepsis | 15 | 31.9 |
Birth asphyxia | 7 | 14.9 |
Polycythaemia | 5 | 10.6 |
Birth injuries | 2 | 4.3 |
Seizures | 1 | 2.1 |
Hypocalcaemia | 11 | 23.4 |
Hypomagnesemia | 5 | 10.6 |
Hypophosphatemia | 4 | 8.5 |
Others | 2 | 4.3 |
Treatment | ||
Phototherapy | 30 | 63.8 |
Dextrose infusions | 47 | 100 |
Antibiotics | 35 | 68.1 |
Oxygen therapy | 7 | 14.9 |
Calcium supplements | 11 | 23.4 |
Exchange blood transfusion | 5 | 10.6 |