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Micropreemie Corbin Johnston was born at 24 weeks gestation weighing just one pound, seven ounces. Mom Rachel delivered unexpectedly at home and paramedics then rushed Corbin to the emergency room at Stormont Vail Hospital, where the team at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Topeka stabilized him. He was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, where he was treated for an air leak around his lungs. Today, Corbin has defied all odds – he recently celebrated his first birthday and enjoyed his first Christmas at home. “Just 15, 20 years ago, babies born at 24 weeks did not have a good survival at all,” said Abhinav Pal, M.D., neonatologist. “Look at him now! He’s one year old and he’s thriving. It is very satisfying and very heartwarming for us for sure and gives us more faith in what we do and more confidence.” Rachel and husband Josh credited the medical team for Corbin’s success. “I call Dr. Pal a hero because if it wasn’t for him and the wonderful nurses with their quick actions, he wouldn’t be here today,” she said.
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