Contents
PART I
Introduction
Significance of the Term "Immature Infant"
Immaturity and Number of Gravidity
Immaturity and Sex
Frequency of Immaturity
Etiology of Immaturity
Mortality of the Immature Infant
Immaturity and Cerebral Hemorrhage
General considerations
Classification
Predisposing causes
Exciting causes
Pathologic anatomy
Necropsy observations
Diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage
Prophylaxis and treatment
Conclusions
PART II
Physical Development of the Immature Child
Standing height
Sitting height
Weight
Skull
Chest
Pelidisi
Conclusions
Mental Development
General considerations
Static functions
Speech
School
Mental and nervous disturbances
Development of Puberty
The Influence of Acute and Chronic
Diseases on the Development of the Immature Child
Congenital Malformations and Anomalies
Other Developmental Anomalies
Prophylaxis and Treatment
Summary and Conclusions
INTRODUCTION
PART I
The purpose of the present study is twofold: (1) an investigation into the immediate and mediate causes of death of the immature infant and (2) a determination of its ultimate growth and development. The question as