Hospital readmission with feeding-related problems after early postpartum discharge of normal newborns

Article Abstract:

Early discharge of newborn infants does not appear to lead to re-admission for feeding problems. Researchers compared 210 infants who were re-admitted for a feeding problem within a month of birth and 630 similar infants not re-admitted. Between 1991 and 1994, the rate of early discharge after childbirth tripled, but infant re-admissions for feeding problems remained stable. Re-admission was thus not linked to early discharge but was linked to breastfeeding, premature birth, firstborn status and mothers who had little education, were unmarried or on Medicaid.

Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, Hospitalization, Hospitals, Hospital admission and discharge, Ingestion disorders

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Viability, morbidity, and resource use among newborns of 501- to 800-g birth weight

Article Abstract:

There are many factors that may determine whether a premature infant should receive mechanical ventilation. In a study of 1,126 infants weighing between 501 and 800 grams at birth, overall mortality was 43%. Mortality in those who did not receive mechanical ventilation was 93%. Female babies, those who were small for gestational age and those whose mothers received corticosteroids were more likely to benefit from mechanical ventilation. These infants used a significant amount of resources, but the cost per life-year gained was probably small.

Usage, Artificial respiration, Mechanical ventilation, Birth weight, Low, Low birth weight

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A Woman With an Extremely Premature Newborn

Article Abstract:

The care and treatment of extremely premature babies is reviewed, based on the case of a baby born at 25 weeks who weighed only one pound, 13 ounces at birth. Parents must also be supported after the birth, and given appropriate information about their baby's prognosis.

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