Which Neonatal Disorders Can Lead to Chronic Health Conditions?
Several neonatal disorders have the potential to result in chronic health conditions. Key examples include:
1. [Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)](): A chronic lung disease that affects premature infants who require mechanical ventilation. 2. [Cerebral Palsy (CP)](): A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often resulting from brain injury before or during birth. 3. [Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)](): Structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth, which may require ongoing medical treatment or surgery. 4. [Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)](): A type of brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation and limited blood flow, leading to long-term neurological issues. 5. [Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH)](): Bleeding in the brain's ventricular system, commonly seen in premature infants, which can result in various neurologic deficits.
