Variation in Stabilization and Resuscitation Practices at Birth of Preterm Infants Among 12 National or Regional Neonatal Networks - PubMed
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- Variation in neonatal resuscitation practices for preterm infants <29 weeks' gestation among 12 national/regional networks.
- Survey of 608 neonatal units (63% response rate) on 2022-2023 delivery room practices.
- Active resuscitation at 22, 23, and 24 weeks varied widely, with 'very frequent/often' rates of 22%, 53%, and 76%.
- Delayed cord clamping common in 47% of units; cord milking in 27%, with Japan reporting 75% usage.
- Most units (86%) use initial respiratory support with oxygen concentration <40%; intubation at birth uncommon except in Japan.
- Only 24% of units report surfactant use in the delivery room.
- Future studies needed to analyze the impact of these practices on neonatal outcomes.