Short-term outcomes and predictive factors of mortality among Very Low Birth Weight newborns (< 1500g): cross-sectional study in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Monastir, Tunisia.

Short-term outcomes and predictive factors of mortality among Very Low Birth Weight newborns (< 1500g): cross-sectional study in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Monastir, Tunisia.

BackgroundAlthough the continuous progress of medical care, Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) infants still have a high risk of mortality and encounter many morbidities, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to describe mortality and morbidity rates and to identify predictiv...