Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2021;21(2):85-90.
Characterization of preterm live births in a municipality in northeastern Brazil
DOI: 10.31508/1676-379320210013
ABSTRACT
Objective
To characterize premature live births in a municipality in northeastern Brazil regarding demographic and clinical characteristics, the need for resuscitation and hospitalization.
Methods
Descriptive study, carried out in two hospitals in Bahia, with the participation of 333 premature live births. Data were collected from April 2014 to February 2016, tabulated and analyzed SPSS version 22.0. It was approved by the Ethics Committee.
Results
Preterm live births were mostly male, with low birth weight, mean Apgar score of 7 in the first and 8 in the fifth minute of life. Most were classified as late preterm by means of LMP, ultrasound and Capurro method. Regarding immediate assistance at birth, 60.5% of newborns were resuscitated, and 21% received inhaled oxygen.
Conclusion
They point out the need for training health workers in advanced clinical care and the use of low-cost strategies, as well as planning effective measures to reduce complications at birth.