Ultrasonographical of Suprarenal Gland in High Risk Neonates

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Observation study The aim is to study the suprarenal blood flow among high-risk neonates and its relation to the risk factors

Ultrasonographical study of the suprarenal gland in high risk newborn infants Al-Zhrraa University hospital Sample size 105 Inclusion criteria: 1- High-risk newborn 2- Need NICU admission Exclusion criteria: Cases with Major congenital anomalies and NEC Primary outcome: Abnormal suprarenal blood flow Informed consent will be obtained from all parents and mothers of the newborns enrolled in the study. All cases will be subjected to - Full history taking: (prenatal -natal - postnatal). According to the routine admission sheet of NICU of Alzahraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for girls, AL-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. Through clinical examination (APGAR score -estimation of gestational age using modified Ballard score \"Ballard, 1991\" - body weight - severity of respiratory illness using Downs score and Silverman\'s score). Laboratory investigations: * Blood gases. * Serum electrolytes and blood glucose. * CBC. CRP. * Liver and kidney functions. Radiological evaluation: in the form of Abdominal and chest x-ray. Ultrasonographical studies were done for suprarenal gland blood flow. - Statistical Analysis, Data were collected, revised, coded, and entered into the statistical package for social science (SPSS)

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