Premature infants are relative to full-term infants, mainly referring to babies born and live born before 37 weeks. For premature infants, they generally need to stay in a thermos after birth, which is beneficial for improving their survival rate, especially for premature infants with younger gestational age. Some mothers want to know how long a 29 week premature infant needs to stay in a thermos?
Premature infants have poor adaptability to the outside world due to the immaturity of various organs in their bodies. They are also highly susceptible to bacterial and viral infections, which can lead to complications. The younger the gestational age, the more dangerous premature infants are. There is no specific standard for how long they need to stay in the incubator, and it should be determined based on the comprehensive development of premature infants.
There are three criteria for determining whether premature infants can be released from the incubator in general hospitals. Premature infants must meet three criteria: respiration, feeding, and weight. That is to say, premature infants need to breathe independently (i.e. they can exchange gas with the external environment through the lungs), eat independently, and have normal bowel movements. The weight of premature infants should be above 1800 grams.
In addition to the above three main criteria, it is also necessary to make a comprehensive judgment based on the season when premature infants leave the incubator. If premature infants are born in summer, have no problems with breathing and eating, and weigh over 1800 grams, they can leave the incubator. However, if premature infants are born in winter, their weight must be over 2000 grams before they are recommended to leave the incubator.
