Sweden Sets New Guidelines for Extremely Premature Infant Care
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31 claimsSweden is among the countries that have come the furthest in the world in saving extremely premature infants.
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Almost all extremely premature infants get serious lifelong disabilities.
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Smer has published a statement with recommendations and ethical guidance.
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5 questionsWhat specific criteria will be used to determine if an infant at week 22 is 'unusually strong and mature' enough to justify intensive care?
How will the proposed national guidelines by the National Board of Health and Welfare differ from Smer's current recommendations?
What is the current legal framework in Sweden regarding parental rights in medical decisions for extremely premature infants, and how might it change?
What resources or support systems will be implemented for the follow-up and care of children and families affected by these recommendations?
How do survival and disability rates for extremely premature infants in Sweden compare to other countries with advanced neonatal care?
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