What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to explore the incidence and risk factors of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in very low birth weight infants.

March 25, 2026ClinicsOpen Access

Intraventricular hemorrhage profile in very low birth weight preterm infants (< 1000 g and ≥ 1000 g) at a tertiary center in São Paulo State over a decade

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Cohort study investigates intraventricular hemorrhage incidence in very low birth weight infants, highlighting preventable risk factors.

This research aims to explore the incidence and risk factors of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in very low birth weight infants.
Cohort of VLBW infants admitted from 2009 to 2018.
Inclusion of neonates with gestational age between 24-36 weeks and weighing from 400 to 1499 g.
Cranial ultrasound performed within the first 72 hours of life.
Analysis of maternal, gestational, birth, and neonatal data.
Incidence of IVH was 32%, more frequent in infants < 1000 g (50.5%) compared to those ≥ 1000 g (21.5%).
Risk factors for IVH in infants < 1000 g included gestational age and patent ductus arteriosus.
Infants ≥ 1000 g with IVH were associated with preeclampsia, first-minute Apgar score, and use of vasoactive drugs.
Mortality in preterm infants with IVH was 35%, with severe cases reaching 64.5% in those < 1000 g.

Hamamoto et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark