Perinatal Care at the Threshold of Viability

The survival rate for infants at the threshold of viability has been improving. However, there are insufficient data regarding the cost(s) of initial and ongoing care of these infants and the long-term outcome of survivors. Furthermore, there has been little study of the impact of obstetric manageme...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1995-11, Vol.96 (5), p.974-976
Main Authors: Oh, William, Blackmon, Lillian R, Escobedo, Marilyn, Fanaroff, Avroy A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Biological and medical sciences
Care and treatment
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Disorders
Ethical aspects
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Infants (Premature)
Medical sciences
Neonatal intensive care
Pediatrics
Perinatal care
Premature birth
Premature infants
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Summary:The survival rate for infants at the threshold of viability has been improving. However, there are insufficient data regarding the cost(s) of initial and ongoing care of these infants and the long-term outcome of survivors. Furthermore, there has been little study of the impact of obstetric management on the survival rates of extremely low birth weight infants and on long-term morbidities. Continued research on these issues is imperative, and physicians need to remain informed of changing statistics.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.96.5.974