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[Guide to neurological follow-up in premature newborns]
Taha F Khan1, Amanda M Romeu1, Mildred Franco-Liñán1
1Division of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, USA.
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Preterm birth (born <37 weeks) poses risks for neurodevelopmental issues. This review proposes a standardized neurological follow-up timeline and measures for timely intervention in premature infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Abstract:
One in ten babies are born preterm, as defined as being less than 37 weeks of gestational age. Premature births are associated with a high risk of poor neurodevelopmental outcomes, including hearing, visual, motor, and cognitive impairments. Currently, there is no specific standardization for neurological follow-up infants born premature. Most formal neonatal intensive care units, follow-up programs monitor children until early childhood. However, some deficits, such as mild cognitive impairment, may only become apparent in school years. This review outlines a neurological follow-up timeline, as well as the different standardized measures that can be used to monitor development to ensure that children born preterm receive timely and appropriate therapies and services.
