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Research Article 2022-09-04CC BY-NCFree full text · non-commercial reuse

ePOCT+ and the medAL-suite: Development of an electronic clinical decision support algorithm and digital platform for pediatric outpatients in low- and middle-income countries

Rainer Tan, Ludovico Cobuccio, Fenella Beynon, Gillian Levine, Nina Vaezipour, Lameck Luwanda +30 more

Electronic clinical decision support algorithms (CDSAs) have been developed to address high childhood mortality and inappropriate antibiotic prescription by helping clinicians adhere to guidelines. Previously identified challenges of CDSAs include its limited scope, usability, and outdated clinical algorithms. To address these challenges we developed ePOCT+, a CDSA for the care of pediatric outpatients in low- and…

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Research Article 2022-05-17CC BYFree full text

Feasibility of a Novel Ultra-Low-Cost Bubble CPAP (bCPAP) System for Neonatal Respiratory Support at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Ashtyn Tayler, Henry Ashworth, Ghassan Bou Saba, Hena Wadhwa, Michelle Dundek, Ellie Ng +4 more

ObjectiveContinuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is recommended in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome of premature newborns, however there are significant barriers to its implementation in low resource settings. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of use and integration of Vayu bCPAP Systems into the newborn unit at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania. Study DesignA Mixed…

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