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David A. Adetula

Publications (4)

Neonatal Hypothermia at Birth: Clinical Determinants and Early Neonatal Outcomes in Low-Resource Settings

David A. Adetula · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Neonatal hypothermia at birth remains a significant but preventable contributor to early neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. This review synthesizes existing evidence on the prevalence of neonatal hypothermia at birth, its clinical d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1191

Neonatal Jaundice: A Retrospective Analysis of Diagnosis, Clinical Spectrum and Short-term Outcomes

David A. Adetula & Chiamaka N. Ukpabi · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Background: Neonatal jaundice remains one of the most common clinical conditions encountered in the early postnatal period, reflecting a wide spectrum of physiological and pathological processes. Aims: This study aims to describe the clinical spectrum, diagnostic characteristics,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1188

From Womb to Operating Room: the Role of Advanced Fetal Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Surgery Planning

Vigilius Emenike, David A. Adetula & Adesuwa A. Eichie · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2025

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) remain the most common congenital anomalies worldwide and represent a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Advances in fetal cardiology—particularly in fetal echocardiography—have transformed early detection and perioperative management...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1185

Pharmacological Considerations in Neonatal Cardiac Care: A Narrative Review of Dosing, Safety, and Efficacy

Vigilius Emenike & David A. Adetula · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2025

Neonatal cardiac care presents unique therapeutic challenges due to the distinct physiological characteristics of the newborn, including immature hepatic and renal function, altered drug absorption and distribution, and rapidly changing hemodynamic parameters. Pharmacological int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1184