Presentation
Dichotomous data: for dichotomous data, we present results as risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). [cochranelibrary.com]
Entire Body System
- Cerebral Palsy
Severe neurodevelopmental impairment (clinical cerebral palsy or DQ below the range that can be measured). Death before discharge from hospital. Death at any time during the study. [cochranelibrary.com]
Cardiovascular
- Hypotension
Hypotension (Outcome 1.4) Three trials reported hypotension (Donn 1981; Bedard 1984; Kuban 1986). [cochranelibrary.com]
Treatment
Although IVH has been reduced in many centres, posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus remains a problem without an effective treatment and requires further research into mechanisms and treatment. [cochranelibrary.com]
Prevention
This means that interventions to prevent IVH should ideally start before delivery and should be commenced soon after birth. [cochranelibrary.com]
Pathogenesis and prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage. Clin Perinatol. 2014;41(1):47-67. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2013.09.007. Epub 2013 Dec 12. [ Links ] 14. Lizama O, Hernandez H, Rivera Tori A. [scielo.org.pe]