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born after 23 weeks and 3 days. birth weight 595g.
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PART IV
In addition to being on a ventilator and/or receiving oxygen, it is likely that a premature baby will also be on antibiotics, because infections are a common reason for premature births. Also, since they likely won't be able to eat for awhile, they will be on intravenous fluids, either through an IV or umbilical central line. Later they will have a feeding tube if they are old enough to eat. Other equipment include a special bed with a radiant warmer to help them maintain their body temperature and which may include a cellophane wrapping to minimize the loss of heat and fluids through their thin skin.

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