Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography Signals, Abnormal General Movements and Later Motor Outcome in Preterm Infants.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the relationship between amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG), general movement assessment (GMA) and later motor outcome in preterm infants.

Methods

This retrospective study analysed data from 274 very preterm infants born at Innsbruck Medical University Hospital. aEEG was performed within 72 h of birth and weekly for the first month. GMA was conducted at 34, 40 and 52 weeks postmenstrual age. Motor outcome was assessed at 2 years. Statistical analyses included comparative tests, multivariate logistic regression and ROC curves.

Results

Significant differences in aEEG scores were observed between infants with normal and abnormal GMs. After adjusting for neonatal characteristics, only day 1 aEEG remained significantly associated with genera

SUBMITTER: Hammerl M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687719 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature