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Thirty-eight percent were discharged from the NBN; these infants had higher birth weights and lower rates of interventions. The median length of stay (LOS) was 8 days. Tachypnea was documented in 97%; 42% received respiratory support. Hypothermia was documented in 68%; 33% received incubator care. Hypoglycemia was present in 37%; 18% received dextrose gel, and 12% received intravenous fluid. Tube feeding was used in 58%. Apnea, bradycardia, desaturation (ABD) events were recorded in 33%. Most symptoms and interventions started in the first 24\u00a0hours of life and concluded by 96\u00a0hours. Tube feeding was associated with a 161% longer LOS, and monitoring after ABD events was associated with a 62% longer LOS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine admission of 35-week-old infants to the SCN for observation resulted in most being discharged from the SCN. Tube feeding and monitoring after ABD events were associated with extended LOS. 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