Prevalence of intraventricular haemorrhage and determinants of its early outcomes among preterm neonates at the newborn unit of a teaching hospital in Western Kenya
Abstract:Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) screened using cranial ultrasounds (cUS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among preterm neonates. Despite the adverse neonatal outcomes attributed to IVH, there are limited studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa on IVH occurrence and determinants of early outcomes. This study assessed the proportion of neonates with IVH, its determinants and the early outcomes of preterm neonates with the condition. A prospective descriptive study conducted at the newborn unit of … Show more
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