Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2743574 Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

Mean survival rates for babies born at 24 weeks and 27 weeks are currently 50% and 90% respectively, although levels of morbidity for the most premature infants may be high. This article describes the clinical conditions unique to the premature and ex-premature infant, and some common surgical procedures and special considerations for the conduct of anaesthesia in this vulnerable population.

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