All the babies weighing 2kg or less were categorized as per birth weight and gestational age. The cutoff point used for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission was 1.8kg in term and 2kg if preterm. If within 24hrs, the baby was shifted to the post natal ward (PNC) it was taken as post natal ward admission and if baby was shifted to NICU from PNC then it was considered NICU admission. Morbidity (based upon the NICU/ PNC stay) and mortality pattern of these babies was noted. Baby in NICU was considered sick baby. Outcome of different weight groups and gestational age was analyzed and compared using Statistical package-SPSS.
This study aims at finding a new cut off point for low birth weight and intensive care based upon mortality and morbidity.