NICU Micropreemies how do they fare?

When preemies weighing less than 800 g survive--as more and more of them do--parents want to know what quality of life their child can expect. The answer is that despite the risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities difficulties are rarely severe, resources are available for overcoming problems, and m...

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Publicado en:Contemporary Pediatrics Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 64 - 74
Autor principal: Blackman JA
Formato: case study CEU diagnostic images pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: MJH Life Sciences Feb2007
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Sumario:When preemies weighing less than 800 g survive--as more and more of them do--parents want to know what quality of life their child can expect. The answer is that despite the risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities difficulties are rarely severe, resources are available for overcoming problems, and most of these children will live a productive life.