Signs of Life
UK clinical guidance
Determination of signs of life following spontaneous births before 24+0 weeks of gestation where, following discussion with parents, active survival-focused care is not appropriate
This guidance is to support health care professionals in the assessment and documentation of signs of life in extremely preterm births. It aims to increase the consistency of the registration of births and deaths and reduce the confusion and distress experienced by parents.
Guidance and support videos available at: https://timms.le.ac.uk/signs-of-life
November 2020
This guidance was developed in collaboration with:
