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Thirlwall Report Calls for Twice-Daily Neonatologist Rounds

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 11:19 PM UTC · How we work

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The Thirlwall report recommends consultant neonatologists conduct twice-daily rounds in neonatal intensive care units.
It states that immediate consultant availability further improves infant survival.
The report emphasizes that trained neonatal nurses are essential for saving babies in intensive care.
It advises that properly resourced units are more effective than installing cameras on cots and insulin fridges.

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The Thirlwall report recommends consultant neonatologists conduct twice-daily rounds in neonatal intensive care units.
It states that immediate consultant availability further improves infant survival.
The report emphasizes that trained neonatal nurses are essential for saving babies in intensive care.
It advises that properly resourced units are more effective than installing cameras on cots and insulin fridges.