articlePEDIATRICSJul 1, 2002Closed access

Trends in Mortality and Morbidity for Very Low Birth Weight Infants, 1991–1999

University of Vermont · Vermont Oxford Network · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

Medical care for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and their mothers has changed dramatically during the 1990s, yet it is unclear how these changes have affected mortality and morbidity.

Objective

We used the Vermont Oxford Network Database to identify trends in clinical practice and patient outcomes for VLBW infants born from 1991 to 1999.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Low birth weight
  • Pediatrics
  • Pneumothorax
  • Birth weight
  • Apgar score
  • Intensive care
  • Mortality rate
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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