Notes in Prematurity

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Published	10/08/2024	Prematurity is defined as birth before {{c1::37}} weeks gestation
Published	10/08/2024	The WHO classify prematurity as:Under {{c1::28}} weeks: extreme preterm{{c1::28 – 32}} weeks: very preterm{{c1::32-37}} weeks: moderate…
Published	10/08/2024	The following (conditions) are associated with prematurity: (5){{c1::Smoking/Alcohol/DrugsOverweight or underweight motherMaternal co-morbiditiesTwins…
Published	10/08/2024	In women with a {{c1::history of preterm birth}} or an ultrasound demonstrating a cervical length of {{c1::25mm or less before 24 weeks…
Published	10/08/2024	Where preterm labour is suspected or confirmed there are several options for improving the neonate outcomes:{{c1::Tocolysis with nifedipine: nifedipin…
Published	10/08/2024	Immediate/early life neonatal issues due to prematurity:{{c2::Respiratory distress syndrome}}{{c2::Hypothermia & Hypoglycaemia}}{{c2::Neonatal jau…
Published	10/08/2024	Long term effects on the neonate due to prematurity: (5){{c1::Chronic lung disease of prematurity (CLDP)Learning and behavioural difficultiesSusceptib…
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