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[The premature infant below 1000 g]

P W Nars

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |July 10, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Survival rates for extremely low birth weight infants have significantly improved with modern intensive care. Mechanical ventilation and optimal neonatal care are crucial for better outcomes in very premature babies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatalogy
    • Pediatric Intensive Care
    • Perinatology

    Context:

    • This study retrospectively analyzed 74 extremely low birth weight infants (≤1000 g) hospitalized between 1963 and 1975.
    • The study period predates many modern intensive care advancements, offering a historical perspective on outcomes.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the survival rates and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely low birth weight infants.
    • To identify factors influencing prognosis and the role of mechanical ventilation in this vulnerable population.

    Summary:

    • Only 22 of 74 infants survived the first two months, with major causes of death including cerebral hemorrhage, asphyxia, and septicemia.
    • Mechanical ventilation was used in 77% of cases, with 9 survivors. Impaired prognosis was linked to hypothermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and infection.
    • Of 12 one-year survivors, 8 showed normal development, while 4 had neurological or visual impairments.

    Impact:

    • Modern intensive care has increased survival rates for these infants to 40%.
    • Optimal obstetric and neonatal care, alongside avoiding hypothermia, positively influences prognosis.
    • The findings support the administration of full intensive care, including mechanical ventilation, for extremely low birth weight infants.

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