Approximately 30% of preterm infants weighing less than 1500 g develop bleeding around and into the ventricles of the brain. This condition is known as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
intraventricular hemorrhage
Rupture of the fragile blood vessels in the germinal matrix, located around the ventricles of
the brain results in germinal matrix bleeding or intraventricular hemorrhage. It is
associated with increased or decreased blood pressure, asphyxia, mechanical ventilation,
and increased or fluctuating cerebral blood flow.
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A) Coagulation effects B) No effect C) Anticoagulant effects D) Antiplatelet effects
Negative feedback should be given:
A) In the nursing station B) During report C) With a yearly evaluation D) Privately
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