How can I make informed decisions about my extremely premature infant?

References

Citations

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2. Canadian Paediatric Society and Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (1994). Management of the woman with threatened birth of an infant of extremely low gestational age. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 151(5): 547–553.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: July 18, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Jennifer Merchant, MD - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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