Grade 4 intraventricular hemorrhage and/or anticipated need for ventriculoperitoneal shunt. | |
Multiple congenital anomalies | Hypotonia |
Anticipated home health needs | Hypoventilation |
Severe hypoxic–ischaemic encephalopathy | Three or more subspecialists involved |
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia | Airway anomaly/issue |
Extended need for positive airway pressure (ventilator or nasal CPAP) | Unusual or severe genetic condition |
Chronic lung disease | Readmission |
Admitted after 30 days of life | Oral feeding issues (high risk for needing feeding gastrostomy tube) |
Preterm infant with congenital heart disease | Enterostomy |
Grade 4 intraventricular hemorrhage and/or anticipated need for ventriculoperitoneal shunt |
CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure.