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Original Article
Evaluation of Perinatal and Management Factors Associated with Improved Survival in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Sung Eun Park, Ga Won Jeon, Chang Won Choi, Jong Hee Hwang, Soo Hyun Koo, Yu Jin Kim, Chang Hoon Lee, Yun Sil Chang, Won Soon Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(12):1324-1329.   Published online December 15, 2005
Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate recent improvements in the survival rate of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants and to identify perinatal and management factors that are associated with improved survival. Methods : Two groups of ELBW infants who were admitted to our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) during two distinct eras : November 1994-December...
The Effects of Early Enteral Feeding in Extremely Low Birth-Weight Infants
Ga Won Jeon, Sung Eun Park, Chang Won Choi, Jong Hee Hwang, Yun Sil Chang, Won Soon Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(7):711-715.   Published online July 15, 2005
Purpose : With the recent improved survival of extremely low birth weight infants(ELBWI), enteral feeding has become a major issue. This study investigates the effects of early enteral feeding in ELBWI on their morbidity, duration of hospitalization, and mortality. Methods : ELBWI admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Samsung Medical Center from November 1994 to April 2004 who survived...
Extubation Time by Birth Weight and the Predictors for Success/Failure at the First Extubation in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Chang Won Choi, Sung Eun Park, Ga Won Jeon, Eun Jung Yoo, Jong Hee Hwang, Yun Sil Chang, Won Soon Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(5):488-494.   Published online May 15, 2005
Purpose : To outline the aspects of extubation by birth weight and find the predictors for success/ failure at the first extubation in extremely low birth weight infants. Methods : One hundred thirteen extremely low birth weight infants(<1,000 g) who were admitted to NICU at Samsung Seoul Hospital between Jan. 2000 and Jun. 2004 were enrolled. Clinical characteristics that are thought...