title: Periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage in the very low birth weight infant.
abstract: Although survival of very low birth weight infants has improved with advancements in technology and neonatal care, the risk of periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (PV-IVH) may be as high as 61 to 70 percent for this vulnerable population. Nursing can play an important role in reducing risk factors that contribute to PV-IVH, particularly during the first week of life, when a germinal matrix hemorrhage and its extension is most likely to occur. The pathophysiology of PV-IVH and a table of nursing interventions are presented to aid nurses in the assessment and planning of care for these tiny patients, who are at greatest risk for PV-IVH.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Dietch
mesh_terms: D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning