A retrospective cohort study on mortality, morbidity, and care practices for 1750 very low birth weight infants, 2016-2021

CONCLUSION: Among VLBW infants born in 2016-2021, the total and in-hospital mortality rates were lower than those of neonates born in 2009-2015. Incidences of NRDS and BPD increased in 2016-2021, which affected the survival rates and long-term prognosis of VLBW.PMID:38404117 | DOI:10.1097/CM9.0000000000002923

Source: Chinese Medical Journal - February 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yang He Meng Zhang Jun Tang Wanxiu Liu Yong Hu Jing Shi Hua Wang Tao Xiong Li Zhang Junjie Ying Dezhi Mu Source Type: research