Factors affecting the survival rate of extremely low birth weight infant
- VernacularTitle:影响极低出生体重儿存活率的相关因素
- Author:
Xiaowei ZHOU
;
Qi ZHANG
;
Hui LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Infant,very low birth weight;
Survival rate;
Retrospective studies
- From:
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine
2000;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the potential factors affecting the survival rate of extremely low birth weight infant (ELBWI) and to make out a practical strategy. Methods Fourty-four ELBWI were devided to 3 groups according to their birth weight. All the clinical data were reviewed. Results The survival rate on discharge was 52% (22/42) and the mortality rate was 45%(19/42). The survival rate was significantly increased with higher birth weight( P