Descriptive observational study finds retinopathy of prematurity affects 30.2% of infants, indicating risks tied to birth weight and ventilation needs.
Key Points
Retinopathy of prematurity was diagnosed in 30.2% of infants, indicating a major concern for this population.
Infants born with a gestational age of < 30 weeks showed a 40% occurrence of retinopathy, highlighting the risks associated with early birth.
A significant 61% of participants required surfactant therapy, showing the complexities in managing very low birth weight infants.
The need for mechanical ventilation was present in 56.4% of cases, emphasizing the critical care required by these infants.