Mortality and Morbidity in Infants <34 Weeks' Gestation in 25 NICUs in China: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To describe the rates and variability of mortality and morbidity of preterm infants born in China. Methods: This prospective cohort study included infants born at <34 weeks' gestation and admitted to 25 NICUs within 7 days of birth between May 1st, 2015 and April 30th, 2016. Infants were followed until death or NICU discharge. The primary outcome was a composite of mortality or any major morbidity (sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular/periventricular leukomalacia, retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia) in infants who received complete care following medical advice. Secondary outcomes included rate of discharge against medical advice, mortality and individual morbidities. Results: Of the 8,065 infants, 6,852 (85%) received

SUBMITTER: Jiang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7031923 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature