Risk factor determination for retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants admitted in De La Salle University Medical Center from year 2007-2012

Publication Date

2014

Document Type

Research

Abstract

This study is to determine the associated risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants delivered in DLSUMC form 2007 to 2012. A total of 53 preterm infants were screened for Retinopathy of prematurity over the 5 year study period. Twenty three (23) tested positive for ROP. The risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity that were significant in this study were: maternal comorbidities, age of gestation, birth weight, oral feeding, and duration of O2 support.

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