Progress on evaluating premature infants by growth curve / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Monitoring and evaluating the growth of premature infants is one of the most important assignments for neonatologists.The growth curve is an important tool to evaluate the development of infants.There are over 100 different growth curves in the world,such as Fenton growth chart,gestation-related optimal weight and INTERGROWTH-21 st project.Choosing the appropriate growth curve to evaluate the growth of premature infants and perinatal risks is crucial.The progress on evaluating premature infants by growth curve is reviewed in the article.