THE FATE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE IMMATURE AND OF THE PREMATURE CHILD

Abstract

Contents PART I Introduction Significance of the Term "Immature Infant" Immaturity and Number of Gravidity Immaturity and Sex Frequency of Immaturity Etiology of Immaturity Mortality of the Immature Infant Immaturity and Cerebral Hemorrhage General considerations Classification Predisposing causes Exciting causes Pathologic anatomy Necropsy observations Diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage Prophylaxis and treatment Conclusions PART II Physical Development of the Immature Child Standing height Sitting height Weight Skull Chest Pelidisi Conclusions Mental Development General considerations Static functions Speech School Mental and nervous disturbances Development of Puberty The Influence of Acute and Chronic Diseases on the Development of the Immature Child Congenital Malformations and Anomalies Other Developmental Anomalies Prophylaxis and Treatment Summary and Conclusions INTRODUCTION PART I The purpose of the present study is twofold: (1) an investigation into the immediate and mediate causes of death of the immature infant and (2) a determination of its ultimate growth and development. The question as