Views on neonatal care of newborns weighing less than 500 grams

The limit of viability is intensely debated. Newborns below 500 g birthweight are often small for gestational age with an increased risk of short- and long-term mortality and morbidity. The level of given neonatal care must be individualized. A long-term follow-up for newborns with extremely low birthweight is urgently needed.