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Preterm Birth: Definitions and Management by masyfuq is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses preterm birth and low birth weight. It defines key terms like preterm, low birth weight, very low birth weight and extremely low birth weight according to various medical organizations. It examines causes of preterm birth like infection, stress, hemorrhage and uterine distention. Complications of preterm birth are outlined like respiratory distress syndrome and intraventricular hemorrhage. Diagnosis, management and prevention of preterm birth are also summarized.
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- masyfuq
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- EN