How to Prevent and Care for Neonatal Pneumonia
Prevention and care of neonatal pneumonia mainly involve paying attention to the following points:
First, pay close attention to the feeding methods to prevent the child from aspirating and causing aspiration pneumonia;
Second, ensure that the baby is kept warm to prevent catching colds which could lead to secondary viral or bacterial infections, worsening the condition;
Third, be vigilant about preventing cross-infection in terms of hygiene. This includes maintaining hand hygiene and ventilating rooms frequently;
Fourth, follow the doctor's orders for treatment and medication, especially if the child has pneumonia and is usually hospitalized. If it is a mother-baby room, follow the doctor’s instructions to properly administer medication to the child to prevent aspiration during medication, which could worsen the condition.