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Routine IVH/PVL Screening Recommendations

Purpose:

Standardized recommendations for obtaining HUS when screening for IVH and PVL in premature infants.  Recommendations are based on an internal review of our local incidence and frequency of IVH/PVL at various GA.  

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for neurovascular care.

The goal is promote judicious use of radiology resources and to provide predictability of screening for parents and staff.

It  was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and individualized and family-centered approaches to caring for the neonate.

Population:

Infants <30wks EGA and others who may be at higher risk for IVH/PVL

Purpose:

Standardized recommendations for obtaining HUS when screening for IVH and PVL in premature infants.  Recommendations are based on an internal review of our local incidence and frequency of IVH/PVL at various GA.  

The goal is promote judicious use of radiology resources and to provide predictability of screening for parents and staff.

It  was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and individualized and family-centered approaches to caring for the neonate.

Population:

Infants <30wks EGA and others who may be at higher risk for IVH/PVL

Neonatal clinical guidelines, protocols, pathways, and algorithms for neurovascular care.

Hospital

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, 190 E Bannock St. Boise, ID 83712

Author

Scott A. Snyder, MD, snyders@slhs.org

NICU Routine IVH/PVL Screening

Routine IVH/PVL Screening Recommendations

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Disclaimer:  All content above is solely the work product of the authors.  Neonatology Solutions, LLC, makes no endorsement or statement of safety, efficacy, or appropriateness of any of the protocols, pathways, guidelines, or algorithms contained within.  They should be thoroughly reviewed against any available evidence prior to adoption.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as a standard of care.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to the authors and/or the listed contact person.  Good clinical judgement should always prevail when applying any standardized approach.  We recommend that institutions review these protocols, pathways, guidelines, and algorithms and accept, modify, or reject them based on their own institutional resources and patient populations.  Neonatology Solutions, LLC, assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from use of these tools.