Intraventricular hemorrhage in the term infant.
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in the term infant is an uncommon and unexpected diagnosis. This article examines the frequency of IVH in the term newborn; the pathogenesis behind IVH; the presentation according to the location, extent, and cause of the hemorrhage; the diagnosis, associated complications, management, and outcomes of infants with IVH; and nursing responsibilities. A case study is offered of a term infant who presented with seizures after a normal labor and delivery, was found to have bilateral Grade III hemorrhages, and proceeded to develop posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Her management and outcome to date are discussed.
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Kingwood Medical Center, 22999 Highway 59, Kingwood, TX 77339, USA. finkstacy@hotmail.com
D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008297:Male; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D012720:Severity of Illness Index