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Title: Need for Intensive Care for Neonates Born Between 29 and 34 weeks Inclusive Gestation
Authors: Lutz, Tracey ;Buckmaster, Adam ;Kluckow, Martin ;Wright, Ian 
Issue Date: Jan-2013
Source: Volume 49, Issue 2, pp. 125-130
Journal title: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Department: Paediatrics
Abstract: AIMS: To identify the proportion of preterm infants needing neonatal intensive care (NIC) between 29 and 34 weeks gestation. To identify any associated risk factors. METHODS: This population-based study identified all babies, born without congenital abnormalities, between 29 and 34 weeks gestation inclusive. A 21-month period ending September 2009 was used. The need for NIC was defined using specific cardiorespiratory and nutritional criteria. The use of continuous positive airway pressure alone was not included as a need for NIC. Data were extracted from a neonatal clinical database and individual medical records. RESULTS: Complete data were available from 707 out of 709 eligible infants born in the study period. The percentage of infants requiring cardiorespiratory support varied from 39 to 2.7% at 29 and 34 weeks, respectively. If nutritional criteria were included, this increased to 77% at 29 weeks and 7.2% at 34 weeks. Multivariate analysis determined that gestational age and delivery by Caesarean section increased the need for intensive care (P-value <0.01). Antenatal steroids, gender, underlying maternal medical conditions, being small for gestational age or twin pregnancy had no statistically significant impact. CONCLUSIONS: This study supports the National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines of in-utero transfer at <33 weeks gestation. Gestational age and delivery by Caesarean section remain major indicators for the need for NIC. In special care nurseries that have the capability and expertise to use nasal continuous positive airway pressure, the main indication for NIC is for nutritional support.
URI: https://elibrary.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/cclhdjspui/handle/1/174
DOI: 10.1111/jpc.12093
Pubmed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23360108
ISSN: 1440-1754
Publicaton type: Journal Article
Keywords: Newborn and Infant
Intensive Care
Respiratory
Paediatrics
Pediatrics
Appears in Collections:Obstetrics / Paediatrics

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