Resuscitation outcomes for weekend deliveries of very low birthweight infants.

Authors:

E.Hawkins Carter; H.C. Lee; W. Lapcharoensap; J.M. Snowden

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To characterise the association between weekend (Saturday and Sunday) deliveries of very low birthweight (VLBW) infants and delivery room outcomes in the 'golden hour' after birth.

DESIGN AND SETTING: A retrospective cohort study using California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative data from participating neonatal intensive care units.

PATIENTS: The study population after exclusions was 26 515 VLBW infants born in California from 2010 to 2016.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Delivery room outcomes assessed included: chest compressions, epinephrine, intubation prior to continuous positive airway pressure ventilation, 5 min Apgar

Citation:

Carter EHawkins, Lee HC, Lapcharoensap W, Snowden JM. "Resuscitation outcomes for weekend deliveries of very low birthweight infants." Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2020;105(6):656-661.PubMed

Publication type:

Journal Article

Year:

2020

CPQCC publication:

Yes

PubMed ID:

32414815