RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A Family Medicine Approach to the Premature Infant
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Practice
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 117
OP 124
DO 10.3122/jabfm.10.2.117
VO 10
IS 2
A1 Dresden, Scott M.
YR 1997
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/10/2/117.abstract
AB Background: An increasing number of infants are born prematurely each year. Their care involves special needs and can include the active involvement of a family physician. Methods: The MEDLINE database was searched for clinical reviews and original studies on primary care of the premature infant for the years of 1991-1996. Further sources included cross-references from these articles and standard textbooks. Results and Conclusions: This article makes recommendations for inpatient care, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up of premature infants and their families. The role of the family physician is emphasized.