Developmental physiology of late and moderate prematurity.

This is a brief review of the developmental physiology of selected organ and functional systems in moderate and late preterm infants. This outline provides a discussion of the physiological underpinnings for some of the clinical conditions seen in this group of infants, including hypothermia, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea, severe respiratory failure, apnea, feeding difficulties, jaundice, and increased susceptibility to infections.

Raju TN 《-》

Health issues of the late preterm infant.

Ramachandrappa A ，Jain L 《-》

Respiratory disorders in moderately preterm, late preterm, and early term infants.

Even when it is just a few weeks before term gestation, early birth has consequences, resulting in higher morbidity and mortality. Respiratory issues related to moderate prematurity include delayed neonatal transition to air breathing, respiratory distress resulting from delayed fluid clearance (transient tachypnea of the newborn), surfactant deficiency (respiratory distress syndrome), and pulmonary hypertension. Management approaches emphasize appropriate respiratory support to facilitate respiratory transition and minimize iatrogenic injury. Studies are needed to determine the impact of respiratory distress coupled with mild-moderate prematurity on long-term outcome.

Mahoney AD ，Jain L 《-》

Late preterm infants: clinical complications and risk: part two of a two-part series.

Jorgensen AM 《-》

Transient bilirubin encephalopathy and apnea of prematurity in 28 to 32 weeks gestational age infants.

Amin SB ，Charafeddine L ，Guillet R 《-》