Estimated length of stay by birth weight

Based on VUMC data, the following are estimated lengths of stay based on birth-weight. This information may be useful in counseling families. However, families should be cautioned that these expected lengths of stay are "barring any major complications." Also, these estimates are more representative of AGA neonates. SGA neonates may be significantly more mature than their size would suggest.

 Estimated Length of Stay

Birth Weight Till BT Till DC home
<750g 46 days 77 days
750-1000g 31 days 70 days
1001-1250g 23 days 50 days
1251-1500g 15 days 35 days
1501-1750g 9 days 25 days
1751-2000g 7 days 14 days
2001-2500g 8 days 11 days
>2500g 7 days 9 days

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