Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is the most prevalent type of brain injury in the preterm infant. As such, it is associated with long-lasting cognitive, behavioral, and sensory- motor impairments.

Thalamic abnormalities have been well documented in preterms with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), although their contribution to long-term cognitive dysfunctions has not been thoroughly ...

Premature infants are at risk for intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), theorized to be a result from fluctuations in cerebral blood flow. Monitoring cerebral ...

Neonatal nurses need to be more aware of the possible developmental outcomes of premature, low birth weight, and medically fragile infants. Don't miss this comprehensive literature review.

The injury to the premature brain white matter, known as periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), is a condition in which small, cyst-like regions of brain tissue die.

Studies used different scales to measure how well midazolam calms infants in intensive care. Only one study used a validated scale. It is uncertain if midazolam calms babies, reduces pain, affects ...