Short Term Outcome and Predictors of Mortality Among Very Low Birth Weight Infants – A Descriptive Study

ConclusionsVLBW mortality rate is 20% in the population studied. Birth weight  <  1000 g, severe grade of IVH, hyperglycemia, and RDS requiring surfactant therapy were the significant predictors of mortality among VLBW neonates. Both prediction models developed showed good prediction of mortality.
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research