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Improved survival at the cost of more chronic lung disease? Current management and outcomes in extremely preterm infants born in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory: 2010-2020.

Nele LeggeHimanshu PopatDominic Fitzgerald
Published in: World journal of pediatrics : WJP (2023)
The last decade saw a significant improvement in survival and survival to discharge without major morbidity. There was increased use of magnesium sulfate, delayed cord clamping, and less invasive respiratory management of extremely preterm infants. The avoidance of mechanical ventilation may impact the incidence of CLD.
Keyphrases
  • preterm infants
  • mechanical ventilation
  • low birth weight
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • free survival
  • metabolic syndrome
  • gestational age
  • weight loss