Study of Neuro-developmental Outcome of Preterm Babies Using Risk Stratification Score at a Tertiary Care Hospital
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Date
2022-05
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Indian Medical Association
Abstract
Introduction : Recent advances and improvements in technology in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) over the past few decades have increased th survival of preterm infants. India ranks first amongst the number of preterm birth. Though the survival of preterm babies have increased Neuro-developmental morbidity amongst such babies still persist. Through this study we aim to establish a risk stratification tool and predict neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age. Materials and Methods : A total number of 77 babies were enrolled in the study after fulfilment of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Follow up till 1 year of age of corrected gestational age was done. Development assessment was done through Child Development Centre (CDC) grading, Amile-Tison Angle, Developmental Observation Card, Trivandrum Developmental Screening Chart and development quotient. Vision and Hearing Assessment was also done. Conclusion : Neuro-developmental outcome prediction at 1 year of age is inadequate and proper long term follow p is needed. Overall preterm babies needing extensive resuscitation and 5 minute APGAR <6 had much poor neurological outcome.
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Neuro-development outcome, Neurodevelopment delay, Preterm, Amiel-tison angle, CDC grading, Trivandrum Developmental Screening Chart (TDSC)
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Patel Sweety, Mehta Vaidehi, Parmar Hardik, Shah Aasheeta. Study of Neuro-developmental Outcome of Preterm Babies Using Risk Stratification Score at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Journal of The Indian Medical Association. 2022 May; 120(5): 39-42