Understanding long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of very and extremely preterm infants: A clinical review
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Australian Journal of General Practice
ISSN
2208-7958
Volume
48
Issue
1-2
First Page
26
Last Page
32
PubMed ID
31256447
Publisher
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
31363
Abstract
Background: Survival of infants born atsurvivors.
Objective(s): The aim of this article is to provide a pragmatic clinical review of long-term neurodevelopmental risk experienced by very preterm infants.
Discussion: Very preterm infants have a higher risk of cerebral palsy, cognitive delay, deafness and blindness, and autism spectrum disorder when compared with term controls. The presence of Grade 3 or 4 intraventricular haemorrhage or necrotising enterocolitis increased the risk of cerebral palsy, while magnesium sulphate for threatened preterm labour decreased the risk in the surviving neonate. Most of the neurodevelopmental conditions can be diagnosed in early childhood through regular follow-up. General practitioners need to be vigilant about early signs of developmental problems affecting preterm survivors. Regular follow-up is necessary to identify red flags in early development.
DOI
10.31128/AJGP-04-18-4545
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Srinivas Jois, R. (2019). Understanding long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of very and extremely preterm infants: A clinical review. Australian Journal of General Practice, 48(1/2), 26-32.
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