[Evaluation of a classification of newborns and maternity wards in the Loire-Atlantique department].
In order to assess the perinatal health policy in a French department in comparison with other policies, we performed a prospective transversal survey in the Loire-Atlantique for 5 weeks. Newborns were registered according to clinical data using the Paris pediatricians classification (classes 1 to 4) and maternity wards by number of health personnel and facilities using the American Academy of Pediatrician classification (I-III). 1316 newborns were registered. This survey showed that the health care organization in maternity wards is rational in the Loire-Atlantique for newborns in classes 1 and 4. However, care for newborns in classes 2 and 3 could be provided in maternity wards in classes II and III if available personnel and equipment is improved.
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Service de Néonatologie, CHG, Saint-Nazaire.
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D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005602:France; D006291:Health Policy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000145:classification*; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000145:classification*; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / Q000145:classification*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012042:Registries