Introduction: Preterm birth is the most important univariant risk factor of neonatal mortality. Assessment of risk factors affecting mortality in preterm infants with very low birth weight is important for the treatment of this highly vulnerable population. Objective: Detection of risk factors for neonatal mortality in very low birth weight premature infants. Methods: The current study was conducted in a tertiary research and educational hospital, NICU, Pediatric Clinic KCU Sarajevo, from January 2010 to December 2010. After admission CRIB score was determined to every hospitalized infant with birth weight
Key words: very low birth weight preterm infant, neonatal mortality, risk factor.
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