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Perspectives on developing and sustaining a small baby program

Leeann R Pavlek1, Clifford Mueller2, Maria R Jebbia2

  • 1Small Baby ICU, Division of Neonatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States; Center for Perinatal Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, 575 Children's Crossroad, Columbus, OH 43205, United States.

Seminars in Perinatology
|December 13, 2021
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The Small Baby Program improved outcomes for extremely preterm infants through standardized care, multidisciplinary support, and family-centered practices. This approach enhanced survival rates and long-term neurodevelopmental results.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Established in 2004, the Small Baby Program addressed critical care needs for extremely preterm infants.
  • Significant medical and technological advancements have occurred alongside program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the Small Baby Program's key areas of focus and processes.
  • To highlight factors contributing to improved outcomes in extremely preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Standardization of care protocols.
  • Implementation of multidisciplinary support and robust research.
  • Integration of kangaroo care and family-centered care principles.

Main Results:

  • Improved survival rates for extremely preterm infants.
  • Reduced incidence of specific morbidities.
  • Enhanced long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The Small Baby Program's integrated approach has successfully improved outcomes for extremely preterm infants.
  • Continued refinement of respiratory, neurodevelopmental, and nutritional care is crucial.
  • Family-centered and kangaroo care are vital components of successful neonatal intensive care.

Keywords:
Extreme prematurityExtremely low birth weight infantExtremely low gestational age newbornExtremely preterm infantLimits of viabilityNeonatePeri-viabilityPreterm birth

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