Miracle survival: 840gm preterm baby thrives after 80 days in NICU
TIMES NEWS NETWORK 05.12.2024
In a groundbreaking case in north Karnataka, a preterm infant weighing 840 grams, delivered at 25 weeks (six months of pregnancy), survived after receiving 80 days of specialised care, said Dr Marthandappa DH of Sparsham Children Hospital, Hubballi. Speaking to reporters in Hubballi Thursday, he said this case represents one of the earliest surviving premature births by gestational age in north Karnataka region.
The male infant was delivered in Sept 2024, following complications of cervi cal incompetence and premature rupture of membranes, which was managed by obstetrician Dr Seema Bhayiri. The infant initially experienced considerable difficulties due to incomplete development of vital organs, including the lungs, brain, gut, and skin. “The baby was placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation for several days before being weaned to be given continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) support for 30 days,” he said. “Kangaroo mother care even on CPAP, nutritional aspects with colostrum painting, and other supportive measures were provided and gradually the baby began to breastfeed,” he added.
After 80 days in the NICU, the infant was discharged on Nov 25, reaching a weight of 1.6kg. Infants born before 28 weeks are classified as ‘micropremies’ and their survival presents significant challenges, requiring careful recreation of womb-like conditions in NICU with minimal light and sound exposure, he added.
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