Very Low Birth Weight Hospital Volume and Mortality

Hospital mortality of very low birth weight newborn infants.

Metabolic Bone Disease in Very Low-Birth-Weight Neonates

Background: Metabolic bone diseases (MBD), including rickets and osteopenia, are important neonatal complications among preterm infants. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of MBD in neonates with very low birth weight (VLBW). Methods: This prospective study was conducted on VLBW infants from January 2012 to July 2013. Inclusion criteria were birth weight of ≤1500 g a...

[Health care and mortality of very-low-birth-weight neonates].

OBJECTIVE To assess inpatient mortality rate of very-low-birth-weight neonates, their clinical progression and factors associated with mortality. METHODS Longitudinal study including 360 neonates weighing 500-1500 g who were born in Londrina, Southern Brazil, from January 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004. Data were collected through interviews with the mothers and from medical records and follow-up o...

Neonatal Mortality of Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Although the infant mortality rate in Louisiana has decreased, Louisiana still has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. Two-thirds of the infant deaths occur in the neonatal period (birth through 28 days of age). The primary factor associated with death in the neonatal period is low birth weight. However, the likelihood of survival for low birth weight infants can be influen...

Assessing mortality risk in very low birth weight infants.

INTRODUCTION Preterm birth is the most important univariant risk factor of neonatal mortality. Assessment of risk factors affecting mortality in preterm infants with very low birth weight is important for the treatment of this highly vulnerable population. OBJECTIVE Detection of risk factors for neonatal mortality in very low birth weight premature infants. METHODS The current study was con...