Articles Vol. 67 No. 5 25/05/2026

CHARACTERISTICS OF PRETERM NEONATES AT THAI NGUYEN NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Nguyen Thi Tam1,2, Nguyen Mai Huong3,4, Nguyen Thi Hien5,6
1 Department of Pediatrics, Vinmec Times City International Hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System
2 Khoa Nhi, Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System
3 YK 14-01 Class, Dai Nam University, Hanoi, Vietnam
4 Lớp YK 14-01 - Trường Đại học Đại Nam
5 Department of Family Medicine, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy
6 Bộ môn Y học gia đình, Trường Đại học Y dược, Đại học Thái Nguyên
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i5.5151
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Keywords
Neonate, preterm, characteristics.
Abstract

Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of preterm neonates treated at Thai Nguyen National Hospital.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 110 preterm neonates (<37 weeks of gestation) admitted to the Pediatric Center, Thai Nguyen National Hospital.

Results: Male infants accounted for 69.1%. The mean gestational age was 33.3 ± 1.52 weeks. Late preterm infants represented the highest proportion (64.5%), followed by moderate preterm (19.1%), very preterm (9.1%), and extremely preterm (7.3%). Birth weight >2500 g accounted for 63.6%, while 1500–2500 g accounted for 19.1%. The mean body length was 42.5 ± 2.1 cm and mean head circumference was 31.1 ± 2.2 cm. Respiratory rhythm disturbances were observed in 45.5% of cases. Tachycardia occurred in 54.3% and bradycardia in 4.4%. Body temperature ranged from 36.0–37.4°C, equally distributed between 36.0–36.7°C and 36.7–37.4°C (50% each). Delayed primitive reflexes were noted in 18.2%, and 26.4% had hypotonia.

Conclusion: Preterm infants in this study were predominantly late preterm, with several postnatal adaptation disorders, including respiratory abnormalities, heart rate instability, and altered muscle tone. These findings highlight the need for close monitoring and appropriate neonatal care tailored to the degree of prematurity.

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