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The Prevalence of Complications of Prematurity among 1000 Newborns in Isfahan, Iran

Amir-Mohammad Armanian1, Behzad Barekatain1, Fatemeh Sohrabi2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Advanced Biomedical Research
|April 18, 2019
PubMed

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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the most common complication in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. While infant mortality is low, managing prematurity complications like RDS requires continued focus.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Premature infants face various global morbidity conditions.
  • Understanding the frequency of complications in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • This study focuses on a cohort of approximately 1000 VLBW infants in Isfahan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the relative frequency of key prematurity complications in VLBW infants.
  • To provide data for future decision-making within the Isfahan urban community.
  • To assess the prevalence of specific morbidities and mortality rates.

Main Methods:

  • Demographic characteristics of 1000 registered VLBW infants were collected.
  • Information on prematurity complications was systematically gathered and analyzed.
  • Statistical analysis was performed on the collected data.

Main Results:

  • The mean gestational age was 30.19 weeks and mean birth weight was 1223.96 g.
  • Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) was the most prevalent complication, affecting 79.69% of infants.
  • Infantile mortality was observed at 3.10%, with chronic lung disease affecting 8.01%.

Conclusions:

  • Advances in medical technology have significantly reduced mortality rates in VLBW infants.
  • Managing complications, particularly respiratory issues like RDS, remains a critical aspect of neonatal care.
  • Further efforts are needed to reduce the incidence of conditions that negatively impact prognosis, such as intraventricular hemorrhage.
Abstract

Keywords:
Frequencyinfantsprematurityvery low birth weight

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