Vol. 3, Issue 4, Part E (2017)

Abstract
A neonate weighing less than 1000g at birth irrespective of the gestational age is called as extremely low birth weight babies. In India about 30 to 40 percent neonates are born LBW. Approximately 80% of all neonatal deaths and 50% of infant’s death are related to LBW. Some clinical features are muscle tone is poor, plantar creases are not visible before 32 weeks, the testis is undescended and the labia minor is exposed, and there is a tendency of herniation. The necessary interventions that are required in order to manage babies with IUGR are management of hypothermia, hypoglycemia, fluids and electrolyte, nutrition, hyperbilirubinemia, respiratory distress and infection.