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Neonatal pneumonia is a serious respiratory tract infection disease with high mortality and morbidity potential, caused by various microorganisms, especially bacteria. Neonatal pneumonia remains to be an important health problem, especially in developing countries, and it is reported that 152,000-490,000 babies younger than 1 year old die from pneumonia every year in the world. Neonatal pneumonia with an incidence of 1-35%, is seen with a frequency of 1% among term babies and 10% preterm babies. The incidence varies according to gestational age, intubation status, newborn care level and standard, race and socioeconomic status. The mortality rate due to pneumonia is generally inversely proportional to gestational age and birth weight. Neonatal pneumonias are classified as “Congenital and Early Onset Pneumonia” and “Late-Onset Pneumonia” according to the onset time, and there are many risk factors such as maternal, perinatal and mechanical ventilation. Clinical manifestations of neonatal pneumonia are nonspecific, and symptoms include varying degrees of respiratory distress, suspicious-looking tracheal aspirates, cough, apnea, unstable body temperature, malnutrition, abdominal distention, and lethargy. In this respect, pediatric nurses should routinely monitor and evaluate the infant's respiratory status and oxygenation, fluid status and sepsis risk, although they mostly provide supportive care in the nursing care of newborns diagnosed with pneumonia.

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