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The demand for neonatal intensive care.

D J Field1, S Hodges, E Mason

  • 1Department of Child Health, University of Leicester.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|November 25, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Neonatal intensive care demand is estimated at 1.1 cots per 1000 births, but current facilities are insufficient. Future factors like preterm infant survival will likely increase this demand further.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Assessing the demand for neonatal intensive care (NIC) is crucial for resource allocation.
  • Existing healthcare facilities may not meet the current or future needs for NIC services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the demand for neonatal intensive care (NIC) cots in the Trent Regional Health Authority.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of measuring different levels of NIC based on established definitions.

Main Methods:

  • A one-year prospective study was conducted to estimate NIC demand.
  • Two techniques were used to measure Intensive Care Level 1, showing good agreement.
  • Intensive Care Level 2 demand was estimated indirectly using data from transferred infants.

Main Results:

  • The estimated demand for neonatal intensive care was 1.1 cots per 1000 births.
  • Direct measurement of Intensive Care Level 2 was not feasible due to subjective definitions.
  • The study identified a significant shortfall in available NIC facilities, operating at approximately 60% of estimated demand.

Conclusions:

  • The estimated NIC demand of 1.1 cots per 1000 births represents a minimum requirement.
  • Current NIC facilities are significantly below the estimated demand.
  • Factors such as improved survival rates for extremely preterm infants are expected to increase future NIC demand.

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