Study of variables affecting mortality among extramural very low birth weight neonates in tertiary care centre: a prospective observational study

Autor: Ruchi A. Gedam, Mohini Apte, Suraj P. Gondase
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 9:839
ISSN: 2349-3291
2349-3283
DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20222123
Popis: Background: Over the past few decades, the burden of extramural very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates is increasing due to advances in obstetrics services. Objective of present study was to know variables affecting mortality in these neonates. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at department of paediatrics, government medical college and hospital, Nagpur, India over a period of 2 years. Out-born neonates admitted in this tertiary care centre with birth weight between 1000-1499 gm were included in the study. Proper antenatal, natal history were taken and data was collected using data collection sheet. All subjects were followed up till discharge or death whichever was earlier. Results: Significant demographic factors associated with neonatal mortality were found out to be place of birth, birth attendant, distance travelled and transport time. Neonatal factors which significantly associated with mortality were found out to be hypothermia and SpO2 less than 90%.Conclusions: Univariate analysis concluded that age at presentation (>24 hours), place of birth, birth attendant, distance travelled, mode of transport, transport time, hypothermia, SpO2
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