Developing practical clinical tools for predicting neonatal mortality at a neonatal intensive care unit in Tanzania

Developing practical clinical tools for predicting neonatal mortality at a neonatal intensive care unit in Tanzania

Abstract Background Neonatal mortality remains high in Tanzania at approximately 20 deaths per 1000 live births. Low birthweight, prematurity, and asphyxia are associated with neonatal mortality; however, no studies have assessed the value of combining underlying conditions and vital signs to provid...

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Main Authors: Dory Kovacs, Delfina R. Msanga, Stephen E. Mshana, Muhammad Bilal, Katarina Oravcova, Louise Matthews
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Early warning systems
LMIC
Machine learning
Neonatal mortality
Vital signs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-03012-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-03012-4

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