The EBPs which were assessed in this study were delivery in a maternity unit with appropriate level of neonatal care; administration of antenatal corticosteroids; prevention of hypothermia (temperature on admission to neonatal unit ≥36°C); surfactant used within two hours of birth or early nasal continuous positive airway pressure. An editorial notes the strengths and limitations of this study, highlighting that the data were collected from predefined regions rather than individual hospitals as a key strength in ensuring the results are applicable in most developed world settings. One issue which was recognised is that the authors of the study compared infants who received interventions (e.g. antenatal steroids) or achieved outcomes (normothermia) with infants who did not. Thereby, it is possible that some attempts to apply interventions were unsuccessful and the intentions of the caregivers cannot be commented on.