Preventing decreases in temperature at birth among low birth weight infants remains a challenge. Associations with intubation and center of birth suggest that assessment of temperature control for infants intubated in the delivery room may be beneficial. Whether the admission temperature is part of the casual path or a marker of mortality needs additional study.

Nearly 30% of ELBW infants with a normal HUS had either CP or a low MDI. Risk factors that are associated with this high rate of adverse outcomes include pneumothorax, prolonged exposure to mechanical ventilation, and educational and economic disadvantage. Improvements in pulmonary care to reduce duration of ventilation and avoid air leaks might improve neurodevelopmental outcome for ELBW infants.

Clinical models were better than HUS models in predicting neurodevelopment.

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Immunization rates during the first 7 months of life were low in this inner-city population. Factors associated with immunization status that are potentially amenable to change included perceived barriers to immunization and enrollment in WIC during pregnancy.