A “handy” reminder

Because of the long-term risk of neurodevelopmental impairments, many neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates receive developmental surveillance in high risk infant follow up programs. There are no national recommendations for the duration of follow up but a survey published in 2014 (J Perinatol 2014;34:71-74) showed that programs rarely extend through 5 years of age. A longitudinal study of extremely preterm children published this month in The Journal of Pediatrics reminds us that longer follow up may be necessary for many children.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: The Editors' Perspectives Source Type: research