Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

4 p.

Publication Date

3-1990

Publisher

Wisconsin Medical Society

Source Publication

Wisconsin Medical Journal

Source ISSN

0043-6542

Original Item ID

10.1080/10503300701697505

Abstract

Neonatal intensive care unit follow-through programs provide early evaluation information for the primary care physician. This article describes such data for 339 graduates of St Joseph's Special Care Nursery, 78% of whom were preterm and 70% were of low birth weight. At six months, 7% of the infants were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, based on a 15-month follow-up. Other neurological and respiratory problems were common. A normal neurodevelopmental outcome was found for the majority of the infants. Referrals to medical specialists (eg, ophthalmology) and early intervention programs were required for many infants. The case management role of the primary physician is highlighted along with specific recommendations for care of the medically at-risk or developmentally delayed infant. Wis Med J 1990;89(3):111-114.

Comments

Published version. Wisconsin Medical Journal, Vol. 89, No. 3 (March 1990): 111-114. DOI. © 1990 Wisconsin Medical Society. Used with permission.

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