Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Feb 1996
Influence of acid-base status at birth and Apgar scores on survival in 500-1000-g infants.
To evaluate the influence of acid-base status at birth and Apgar scores on survival in very low birth weight infants. ⋯ One- and 5-minute Apgar scores are better predictors of survival than umbilical artery blood gases in neonates weighing 500-1000 g at birth.