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. 2003 Jan;23(1):48-55.
doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7210842.

Reflections on errors in neonatology: I. The "Hands-Off" years, 1920 to 1950

Alex F Robertson  1
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Reflections on errors in neonatology: I. The "Hands-Off" years, 1920 to 1950

Alex F Robertson. J Perinatol. 2003 Jan.

Abstract

This series discusses errors in neonatology since the 1920s. Three historical periods are defined: the "Hands-Off" years, 1920 to 1950; the "Heroic" years, 1950 to 1970; and the "Experienced" years, 1970 to 2000. In this article, the "Hands-Off" years, we discuss lowered thermal environment, supplemental oxygen, initial thirsting and starving, synthetic vitamin K, SMA formula, and diaper markings.

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