Follow-up care of the extremely preterm infant after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit.

ABSTRACT: The survival of babies born extremely preterm (EP, <28 weeks gestation) has improved over time, and many have good outcomes and quality of life. They remain at risk for health issues, including neurosensory and neurodevelopmental difficulties requiring monitoring by primary physicians, paediatricians, and specialty clinics. This statement reviews potential medical and neurodevelopmental consequences for EP infants in the first 2 years after discharge and provides strategies for counselling, early detection, and intervention. EP-related conditions to assess for early include bronchopulmonary dysplasia or respiratory morbidity, feeding and growth concerns, neurosensory development (vision and hearing), cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorder. Correction for gestational age should be use

SUBMITTER: Hendson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature