Early discharge of low birthweight infants.
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Early discharge of low birthweight infants.
A study was conducted to see if the discharge weight of preterm infants born at less than or equal to 2000 g could safely be reduced. A study group (21 infants) was discharged 'early' at a mean weight of 2010 g (1890-2190) provided there were no medical problems, weight gain was adequate, temperature control in room air was stable, all feedings were by breast, and the mother was ready to have t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Disease in Childhood
سال: 1982
ISSN: 0003-9888,1468-2044
DOI: 10.1136/adc.57.7.511