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. 2019 Apr;66(2):387-402.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2018.12.008. Epub 2019 Jan 28.

Late Preterm Infants: Morbidities, Mortality, and Management Recommendations

Katie Huff  1 , Rebecca S Rose  1 , William A Engle  2
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Late Preterm Infants: Morbidities, Mortality, and Management Recommendations

Katie Huff et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2019 Apr.
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Abstract

Infants born between 34 weeks 0 days and 36 weeks 6 days of gestation are termed late preterm. This group accounts for the majority of premature births in the United States, with rates increasing in each of the last 3 years. This increase is significant given their large number: nearly 280,000 in 2016 alone. Late preterm infants place a significant burden on the health care and education systems because of their increased risk of morbidities and mortality compared with more mature infants. This increased risk persists past the newborn period, leading to the need for continued health monitoring throughout life.

Keywords: Late preterm; Management; Monitoring; Morbidity; Mortality.

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