Swedish hospitals dramatically improved survival rates for the tiniest premature babies

A Swedish hospital nearly doubled survival rates for infants born before 26 weeks of gestation between 2004 and 2016, driven by changes in perinatal care protocols. The findings suggest that standardized clinical approaches can significantly improve outcomes for extremely vulnerable newborns—critical data for healthcare systems weighing investments in neonatal intensive care.

Originaltitel: Changes in perinatal management and outcomes of extremely preterm infants born below 26 weeks of gestation in a tertiary referral hospital in Sweden: Comparison between 2004-2007 and 2012-2016