TY - JOUR
T1 - Problem identification in apparently well neonates
T2 - Implications for early discharge
AU - Jackson, Gregory L.
AU - Kennedy, Kathleen A.
AU - Sendelbach, Dorothy M.
AU - Talley, Dale H.
AU - Aldridge, Cheryl L.
AU - Vedro, Debra A.
AU - Laptook, Abbot R.
PY - 2000/1/1
Y1 - 2000/1/1
N2 - The frequency, time of identification, and type of problems of newborns in an urban indigent population were prospectively studied during their hospital stay to evaluate feasibility of early hospital discharge. Eight percent (563) of 7,021 term and near-term low-risk infants developed one or more predefined problems. Of those with problems, 42.1% received therapy and/or a higher level of care. Tachypnea, temperature instability, and cyanotic episodes were the most frequently treated problems. Nearly 69% of all problems were detected after the initial examination, and 31% developed problems after 24 hours of age; 5% were transferred to the NICU. Problems occurring after 24 hours of age emphasize the need for follow-up within days after hospital discharge in this population.
AB - The frequency, time of identification, and type of problems of newborns in an urban indigent population were prospectively studied during their hospital stay to evaluate feasibility of early hospital discharge. Eight percent (563) of 7,021 term and near-term low-risk infants developed one or more predefined problems. Of those with problems, 42.1% received therapy and/or a higher level of care. Tachypnea, temperature instability, and cyanotic episodes were the most frequently treated problems. Nearly 69% of all problems were detected after the initial examination, and 31% developed problems after 24 hours of age; 5% were transferred to the NICU. Problems occurring after 24 hours of age emphasize the need for follow-up within days after hospital discharge in this population.
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U2 - 10.1177/000992280003901003
DO - 10.1177/000992280003901003
M3 - Article
C2 - 11063039
AN - SCOPUS:0033743942
SN - 0009-9228
VL - 39
SP - 581
EP - 590
JO - Clinical Pediatrics
JF - Clinical Pediatrics
IS - 10
ER -