Late Preterm Morbidity: Non-Respiratory Outcomes

Moderately to late preterm infants have higher risks of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes and other non-respiratory related morbidities. The risk of this morbidity should not be underestimated given that this subpopulation of preterm infants accounts for the majority of babies born preterm.¹

Preventive strategies and collaboration with other healthcare professionals are essential to consider in view of the impact these morbidities have on patients and their families.

In this presentation, Theodore Dassios, Professor of Neonatology, will explore non-respiratory morbidity associated with the late preterm neonatal population. He will show the link between late prematurity and other chronic diseases and analyse some local data, to support knowledge and further advancement of the care of this neonatal subpopulation.

Please also consider watching the on-demand video “Respiratory Morbidity in Late Preterm and Early Term Born Infants” by Prof. Anne Greenough.

References

1. Mitha A, Chen R, Razaz N, Johansson S, Stephansson O, Altman M, et al. Neurological development in children born moderately or late preterm: national cohort study. BMJ [Internet]. 2024 Jan 24 [cited 2024 Jan 25];384:e075630. Available from: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-075630

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• Professor Theodore Dassios

  Neonatologist and Honorary Professor of Neonatology

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  Professor Theodore Dassios

  Neonatologist and Honorary Professor of Neonatology King’s College London

  Role and Location
  Professor Dassios is a Neonatologist and Honorary Professor of Neonatology at King’s College London. He is the Course Director for the MSc in Advanced Paediatrics at King’s College London and a Council Member of the Pulmonology Section of the European Society for Paediatric Research.

  Research
  His research interests include the quantification of oxygenation impairment in neonatal lung disease, the study of neonatal respiratory muscle function and the use of capnography in neonatal mechanical ventilation.