Resuscitation, survival and morbidity of extremely preterm infants in California 2011–2019

Brennan V. Higgins, Rebecca J. Baer, Martina A. Steurer, Kayla L. Karvonen, Scott P. Oltman, Laura L. Jelliffe-Pawlowski, Elizabeth E. Rogers

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Abstract

Objective: To describe changes over time in resuscitation, survival, and morbidity of extremely preterm infants in California. Study design: This population-based, retrospective cohort study includes infants born ≤28 weeks. Linked birth certificates and hospital discharge records were used to evaluate active resuscitation, survival, and morbidity across two epochs (2011–2014, 2015–2019). Results: Of liveborn infants, 0.6% were born ≤28 weeks. Active resuscitation increased from 16.9% of 22-week infants to 98.1% of 25-week infants and increased over time in 22-, 23-, and 25-week infants (p-value ≤ 0.01). Among resuscitated infants, survival to discharge increased from 33.2% at 22 weeks to 96.1% at 28 weeks. Survival without major morbidity improved over time for 28-week infants (p-value < 0.01). Conclusion: Among infants ≤28 weeks, resuscitation and survival increased with gestational age and morbidity decreased. Over time, active resuscitation of periviable infants and morbidity-free survival of 28-week infants increased. These trends may inform counseling around extremely preterm birth.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)209-216
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Perinatology
Volume44
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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