Kanya Mukhopadhyay1, Rama Mahajan, Prahbhjot Malhi, Ashok Kumar. 1. Neonatal Unit and Child Psychology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Correspondence to: Dr Kanya Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160 012, India. kanyapgi@gmail.com.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the neurodevelopmental, cognitive and behavioral function of extremely low birth weight babies (ELBW) till corrected age of two years. METHODS: 79 ELBW babies were enrolled and followed at 1 year (n=50), 18 months (n=47) and 2 years (n=36). Adverse composite outcome was defined as death or moderate-to-severe neurodevelopmental impairment (defined as either cerebral palsy or DQ score <70 or deafness or blindness). RESULTS: At 1 year, 24% were neurologically abnormal. At 18 months, average score (>85) was seen in 25 (54%) children in motor and 8 (17%) in mental development. Abnormal behavioral score (?12) was seen in 89% children. Adverse composite outcome was present in 28 (35.4%) babies. CONCLUSIONS: ELBW neonates are at a high risk of neurodevelopmental and behavioral impairment.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the neurodevelopmental, cognitive and behavioral function of extremely low birth weight babies (ELBW) till corrected age of two years. METHODS: 79 ELBW babies were enrolled and followed at 1 year (n=50), 18 months (n=47) and 2 years (n=36). Adverse composite outcome was defined as death or moderate-to-severe neurodevelopmental impairment (defined as either cerebral palsy or DQ score <70 or deafness or blindness). RESULTS: At 1 year, 24% were neurologically abnormal. At 18 months, average score (>85) was seen in 25 (54%) children in motor and 8 (17%) in mental development. Abnormal behavioral score (?12) was seen in 89% children. Adverse composite outcome was present in 28 (35.4%) babies. CONCLUSIONS: ELBW neonates are at a high risk of neurodevelopmental and behavioral impairment.
Authors: Tanusha D Ramdin; Robin T Saggers; Rossella M Bandini; Yoliswa Magadla; Aripfani V Mphaphuli; Daynia E Ballot Journal: Front Pediatr Date: 2022-05-19 Impact factor: 3.569
Authors: Daynia Elizabeth Ballot; Tanusha Ramdin; David Rakotsoane; Faustine Agaba; Tobias Chirwa; Victor Alan Davies; Peter Alan Cooper Journal: BMJ Paediatr Open Date: 2017-08-21