limit of viability

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limit of viability

Pediatrics The minimum weight or age of a fetus that is compatible with extrauterine life; the LoV has been lowered by improved obstetric and neonatal interventions and aggressive resuscitation

Limits of Viability

Weeks of Gestation 22 23 24 25

Average birthweight (g) 490 592 695 761

Number stillbirths 7/29 4/40 0/34 0/39

Number 6-month survival/total 0/29 6/40 19/34 31/39

Days of hospital stay NA 120±23 107±37 76±23

Survival w/o cerebral defects 0% 12% 21% 69%

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