Ultrasound Imaging of the Brain of Premature Infants for the Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders

Abstract

As the rate of preterm births continues to rise, a thorough neurological examination of newborns born too soon is more crucial than ever. As a result of advancements in NICU technology, the survival rate of babies with extremely low birth weight has also increased. There is a higher chance of neurological abnormalities occurring in the survivors. Premature infants have an increased risk of developing neurological impairments, and about 10% of these infants will go on to have substantial learning problems, motor developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, seizures, or mental retardation. White matter injury, germinal matrix haemorrhage, intraventricular haemorrhage, periventricular leucomalacia, cerebellar haemorrhage and atrophy, and periventricular leucomalacia are all examples of brain injuries that may develop from secondary hemodynamic disturbances. Timely detection of intracranial abnormalities is critical for improving neonates' health and lowering their risk of death or disability later on.