Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important risk factor in the aetiology of intraventricular haemorrhage in preterm infants?

  1. Coagulation disorder

  2. Intermittent positive-pressure ventilation

  3. Pneumothorax

  4. Extreme prematurity

  5. Hypoxic–ischaemic encephalopathy

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prematurity is the most important risk factor, with IVH being very rare in term infants.