Intraventricular hemorrhage among very low birth weight infants in a South African cohort: a retrospective study of trends & short-term outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is one of the critical complications of prematurity with severe forms, associated with irreversible brain damage. We hypothesized that infants born in South Africa may have different modifiable risk factors and outcomes for severe IVH compared to that reported in studies in neonatal populations in higher resource settings. Our study aimed to define the prevalence of IVH with further characterization of risk factors based on IVH severity, with the goal of providing guidance on modification of protocols for the management and prevention of severe IVH.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study of very low birth weight infants admitted to the NICU of Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg (CMJAH) from January 1, 2016,

SUBMITTER: Akuamoah-Boateng G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852860 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature