Authors :
Dr. Vaishak VP; Dr. Sachin Padman; Dr. Venugopal Reddy I,
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/4jpz7834
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https://tinyurl.com/43ryh85h
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR2093
Abstract :
The purpose of this research was to assess the
patterns of morbidity and mortality in late preterm
neonates—that is, neonates born before 37 weeks of
gestation. Preterm births are a major contributing factor
to many deaths in children under five, with a larger
percentage of deaths occurring during the neonatal era.
The study was a prospective observational cohort study
carried out at DDU Hospital in New Delhi in the
neonatal intensive care unit of the pediatrics
department.
While term neonates had a mean gestation
distribution of 38.64 weeks, late preterm newborns had a
mean distribution of 35.39 weeks. The distribution of
mean birth weight was 2.35 (±0.48) and 3.04 (±0.43) kg.
Males were seen often in both research groups.
The distribution of hypoglycemia among the study
groups showed a significant difference, with late preterm
infants having a higher incidence of the condition. The
rate of post-resuscitation care varied significantly as
well, with late preterm infants needing greater attention.
A statistically significant increase was observed in
the incidence of respiratory distress in late preterm
newborns. Compared to the other group, late preterm
infants had a higher prevalence of jaundice and sepsis.
The study finds that compared to term newborns,
late preterm infants had a higher risk of morbidity. To
have a better understanding of these children's neonatal
outcomes, more research is required.
The purpose of this research was to assess the
patterns of morbidity and mortality in late preterm
neonates—that is, neonates born before 37 weeks of
gestation. Preterm births are a major contributing factor
to many deaths in children under five, with a larger
percentage of deaths occurring during the neonatal era.
The study was a prospective observational cohort study
carried out at DDU Hospital in New Delhi in the
neonatal intensive care unit of the pediatrics
department.
While term neonates had a mean gestation
distribution of 38.64 weeks, late preterm newborns had a
mean distribution of 35.39 weeks. The distribution of
mean birth weight was 2.35 (±0.48) and 3.04 (±0.43) kg.
Males were seen often in both research groups.
The distribution of hypoglycemia among the study
groups showed a significant difference, with late preterm
infants having a higher incidence of the condition. The
rate of post-resuscitation care varied significantly as
well, with late preterm infants needing greater attention.
A statistically significant increase was observed in
the incidence of respiratory distress in late preterm
newborns. Compared to the other group, late preterm
infants had a higher prevalence of jaundice and sepsis.
The study finds that compared to term newborns,
late preterm infants had a higher risk of morbidity. To
have a better understanding of these children's neonatal
outcomes, more research is required.
