Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital saved the life of a premature baby born at 25 weeks weighing only 700 grams
(Baonghean.vn) - Reluctantly born at the 25th week of pregnancy, the baby girl born to mother D.TMN (residing in Ha Tinh) weighed only 700 grams. However, thanks to the dedication of the medical staff of Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, after more than 3 months of treatment, care and nurturing, the baby was healthy and discharged from the hospital.
According to information from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics HospitalRecently, doctors received a baby girl.premature birthAt the 25th week of pregnancy, weighing 700 grams, the baby was transferred from Ha Tinh General Hospital. The baby was predicted to have a high risk of death.
During the first days of hospitalization, the baby's health condition was very poor with many extremely complicated developments. Doctors put the baby in an incubator, supported ventilation with a ventilator, pumped Surfactant, placed a feeding line through the umbilical vein and maintained vasopressors... In addition, the baby was also treated for jaundice and retinopathy of prematurity.
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After more than 3 months of treatment, the baby girl of mother D.TMN is in stable health and has been discharged from the hospital. Photo: Viet Ha |
Specialist Doctor 2 Truong Le Thi - Head of the Neonatal Emergency Resuscitation Department said: "The newborn's physical condition is very weak, only 700 grams. The baby's breathing is poor, the skin is pale, there are many bruises on the face, the lungs are poorly ventilated, the external genitalia are not fully developed, and the femoral pulse is poor. The organs in the baby's body are not fully developed, so the risk of respiratory failure, circulatory failure and infection is very high... Understanding the family's wishes, worries, and great expectations, the doctors and nurses determined to make efforts to treat and care for the baby to save the baby's life; as well as bring happiness to the family."
For very weak and underweight babies, the treatment regimen is carefully calculated by doctors, including the amount of fluid, energy and milk each day depending on the weight. The baby's weight is monitored twice a week to make timely adjustments, ensuring the baby gains weight well during the treatment process. In addition, compliance with the care regimen and ensuring sterility during the baby's hospitalization is strictly implemented.
After more than 3 months of treatment, the baby girl of mother D.TMN was discharged from the hospital. With the care of the doctors and nurses at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, from a premature baby weighing only 700 grams, the baby's weight has reached 2.75 kg, and her health is stable. This is an important stepping stone to help the baby develop normally like her peers. The baby was fully screened for hearing and retinopathy of prematurity before being discharged from the hospital.
Being able to treat, care for and feed extremely premature babies born at 25 weeks and weighing 700 grams is no longer a rare thing at the Neonatal Intensive Care Department, Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.in recent years. However, it must be affirmed that not all medical facilities can raise and ensure the quality of life of children in the future. This is a proud achievement, affirming the professional level of the medical team at Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.
According to doctors, to be successful in saving the lives of premature babies and ensuring that they have a normal life after treatment, the advantage of combining obstetrics and pediatrics in the same medical facility is very important. Besides,Paying attention to pregnancy management, prenatal and newborn screening to detect early abnormalities in the baby and abnormalities that may occur to the mother is very necessary to predict and proactively deal with bad possibilities that may occur at the time of birth.
Currently, Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has invested synchronously in both technical facilities and training of medical staff and nurses in both fields to meet the growing needs of patients and society. In addition, the Hospital has updated its expertise, applied new techniques, and created many miracles in the care and treatment of pediatric patients in and outside the province in recent times.
