Major surgery in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams
Seashore J, Touloukian R, Kopf G. Major surgery in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams. The American Journal Of Surgery 1983, 145: 483-487. PMID: 6404191, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(83)90044-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor surgeryPremature infantsSurvival rateShort duration anesthesiaPostoperative mechanical ventilationLow birth weightPatent ductus arteriosusNeuromuscular blocking agentsOnly moderate riskParenteral nutritionDuctus arteriosusIntraoperative managementMechanical ventilationBirth weightBlocking agentInfantsModerate riskVital signsOxygen toxicityAppropriate timingMajor operationsJudicious useSurgeryRiskCommon operation