Risk factors for intraventricular hemorrhage in premature infants in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia

ConclusionsFailure to receive antenatal dexamethasone, PDA, hydrocortisone administration for neonatal hypotension, and low hematocrit in the first 3 days of life was associated with severe IVH in VLBW neonates. Clinicians and healthcare policy makers should consider these factors during decision-making.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research