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Article: Intraventricular hemorrhage and long-term outcome in the premature infant.
- Article from:
- Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
- Article date:
- October 1, 1997
- Author:
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Abstract: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a common, serious problem among premature infants. With advances in neonatal care, improved survival rates of small premature infants and improved diagnostic capabilities, IVH is seen with increased frequency in the high-risk nursery. Studies indicate 15-20% of premature infants (birth weight less than 1,500 gms), have been noted to hate IVH.[20] Many of these neonates survive beyond infancy and may subsequently be seen in pediatric neurosurgery and neurology clinics with long-term problem such as hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and seizures. Although long-term sequelae are not always present, it is ...