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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
Identifying and addressing gaps in recognition of cerebral/cortical visual impairment risk in the NICU
Ceilidh Smith1, Hoda El-Shibiny1, Lacey Smith2
1Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Mass General Brigham for Children, Boston, MA, USA.
Impact:
Cerebral/Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a common sequela of perinatal neurological injury and is under-recognized in early life. There is no standardized approach to identifying risk for CVI for infants hospitalized in the NICU. In a local survey, NICU providers demonstrated recognition of CVI risk factors but variability in risk stratification, referral practices, and family communication strategies. A structured, risk-based clinical practice guideline may improve early recognition, standardize care, and support timely referral and intervention for high-risk infants.
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