A real-world study on the treatment of extremely preterm infants: a multi-center study in southwest area of Fujian Province in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to regional and cultural differences, the current status of extremely preterm infants(EPIs) treatment across different areas of mainland China remains unclear. This study investigated the survival rate and incidence of major diseases among EPIs in the southwest area of Fujian province.

Method

This retrospective and multicenter study collected perinatal data from EPIs with gestational ages between 22-27^+ 6w and born in the southwest area of Fujian province. The study population was divided into 6 groups based on gestational age at delivery. The primary outcome was the survival status at ordered hospital discharge or correct gestational age of 40 weeks, and the secondary outcome was the incidence of major diseases. The study analyzed the actual surviv

SUBMITTER: Gao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340121 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature