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Very low birth weight (VLBW)
A birth weight of less than 1500 grams. Babies with such a low birth weight are almost always very prematurely born. The highest rate of very low ... Read More
Viable
Able to survive. Refers to the condition of a newborn.
Vital Signs Monitor
Machine that measures and displays an infant’s heart rate, respiration and blood pressure on a computer screen. If these vital signs become ... Read More
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