Changes in perinatal management and outcomes of extremely preterm infants born below 26 weeks of gestation in a tertiary referral hospital in Sweden: Comparison between 2004-2007 and 2012-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Perinatal management of extremely preterm births in Sweden has changed toward active care from 22-23 gestational weeks during the last decades. However, considerable regional differences exist. This study evaluates how one of the largest perinatal university centers has adapted to a more active care between 2004-2007 and 2012-2016 and if this has influenced infant survival.

Material and methods

In this historical cohort study, women admitted with at least one live fetus and delivered at 22-25 gestational weeks (stillbirths included) at Karolinska University Hospital Solna during April 1, 2004-March 31, 2007, and January 1, 2012-December 31, 2016, were compared regarding rates of obstetric and neonatal interventions, and infant mortality and morbidity. Maternal,

SUBMITTER: Aronsson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10201972 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature