Framework: Perioperative care of extremely premature babies at <28 weeks gestation

Summary

This BAPM Framework for Practice sets out a high-level approach to perioperative care for extremely premature babies born at less than 28 weeks' gestation. It is aimed at all neonatal staff groups caring for these babies around the time of an operation, leaving specific implementation to local care providers. It also addresses how best to support families during their baby's operation. The location of surgery and who delivers the anaesthetic are outside its scope.

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