Limits to Birth, The

Synopsis: Examines the moral and scientific issues sourrounding the treatment of premature babies, as techniques of neonatal care become more sophisticated. Looks at the case of Kristen, alive after being born at 23 weeks and left for dead, leading doctors to investigate whether hypothermia can protect premature babies from brain damage.
Series: Horizon, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 26/3/98.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: ethical issues; intensive care nursing; premature babies

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Notes: The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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