Mortality in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in South American NEOCOSUR Neonatal Network: timing and causes

Alberto Toso Catalina Vaz Ferreira Tamara Herrera Luis Villarroel Mariana Brusadin María J Escalante Daniela Masoli Ivonne D'Apremont Gonzalo Luis Mariani José L Tapianull null

Published in: Archivos argentinos de pediatria (2022)

Important differences were observed in the causes of death of VLBWIs depending on their occurrence in the DR or the NICU. Infectious and respiratory conditions were the most relevant factors following admission to the NICU.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
human milk
risk assessment
emergency department
cardiovascular events
editorial comment
risk factors
respiratory tract
coronary artery disease
preterm birth
type diabetes
network analysis