[Factors associated with atelectasis following extubation in very low weight premature newborns].

Background: Atelectasis is a decrease of lung volume caused by airway obstruction or pressure on the external part of the lung. It is common after surgery and extubation. The purpose of this investigation was to determine factors related with alectasis following extubation in preterm neonates with a weight under 1250 g who were referred to a neonatal intensive care unit.

[Anthropometric and biochemical indices in the nutritional assessment of the newborn with extremely low weight].

Objective: To evaluate anthropometric and biochemical indices of the nutritional status of newborn with extremely low weight.

Methods: It was carried out a cohort study with 10 patients included, of both sexes, and weight at birth between 700-1200 g, who were under treatment with parenteral nutrition (PN), and/or minimal enteric stimulus (MES).

Results: Nine patients (90 %) received PN plus MES.