What are the Treatment Options for Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage?
There is currently no specific treatment to stop or reverse a GMH once it occurs. Management focuses on supportive care to stabilize the infant and minimize further brain injury. This includes monitoring and maintaining adequate oxygenation, blood pressure, and avoiding rapid fluctuations in these parameters. In cases where hydrocephalus develops, surgical interventions such as the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be necessary to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid.
