Variations in practice and outcomes in the Canadian NICU network: 1996–1997
SK Lee, DD McMillan, A Ohlsson, M Pendray… - …, 2000 - publications.aap.org
Background. Previous reports of variations in outcomes among neonatal intensive care units
(NICUs) examined only specific subpopulations of interest (eg, very low birth weight [VLBW]
infants< 1500 g of birth weight [BW]). Objectives. We report on current practice and
outcomes variations in a population-based national study of Canadian NICUs from January
8, 1996 to October 31, 1997. Method. Information on 20 488 admissions to 17 tertiary level
NICUs across Canada was prospectively collected by trained abstractors using a standard …
(NICUs) examined only specific subpopulations of interest (eg, very low birth weight [VLBW]
infants< 1500 g of birth weight [BW]). Objectives. We report on current practice and
outcomes variations in a population-based national study of Canadian NICUs from January
8, 1996 to October 31, 1997. Method. Information on 20 488 admissions to 17 tertiary level
NICUs across Canada was prospectively collected by trained abstractors using a standard …