Table 1 Birth weight (BW) and gestational age (GA) limit for direct Postnatal Ward (PNW) admission
From: A national survey of admission practices for late preterm infants in England
Type of Neonatal Unit | Number responded | Mean (SD) and median (range) GA limit for directPNW admission | Mean (SD) and median (range) B W limit for direct PNW admission |
|---|---|---|---|
All Units | 180 | 34.91 (0.71) wks | 1.94 (0.2) kg |
35 (34–37) wks | 2 (1.5-2.5) kg | ||
SCU | 49 | 35.19 (0.7) wks | 1.99 (0.23) kg |
35 (34–37) wks | 2 (1.7-2.5) kg | ||
LNU | 84 | 34.91 (0.67) wks | 1.94 (0.20) kg |
35 (34–36) wks | 2 (1.5-2.5) kg | ||
NICU | 47 | 34.61 (0.7) wks | 1.87 (0.18) kg |
34 (34–36) wks | 1.8 (1.5-2.5) kg |