Prematurity in babies
What is Prematurity in babies?
Prematurity (preterm) is defined as birth before 37 completed
weeks of gestation……
Complications arising from Prematurity
The immature organs of a pre-term infant have structural and
functional limitations; as a result they are at risk for numerous medical problems
affecting different organ systems. …..
Neonatal Care
A premature baby has organs that are not fully developed and
may require specialist care……
Apnoea
Apnoea is a pause in breathing for more than 20 seconds often
accompanied by low heart rate or low oxygen in the blood……
Home Oxygen
The most common indication for home oxygen in premature infants is chronic lung disease ……..
Sudden infant death syndrome SIDS
Some healthy Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age…...
Tube-feeding
Babies may need to be tube fed for several reasons…...
What evidence is available?
A report from the GP or hospital may help in determining the level of disability and the…….
How long will the needs last?
Most pre-term babies eventually catch up with other children…
