Abstract
Background: Germinal matrix immaturity and fluctuations in the cerebral blood flow are two key factors in the pathogenesis of IVH. Based on the physiological plausibility that midline head position may reduce the likelihood of IVH by decreasing fluctuations in cerebral blood flow, the practice of maintaining a midline head position for the first 72 hours of life has been adopted by many NICUs. However, to-date very few studies have assessed the efficacy of this intervention. Objective: To evaluate …
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