Screening for Premature Infants in the Neonatal Care Unit

Abstract

Premature infants have a higher risk of mortality and morbidity compared to full-term infants. Therefore, screening in the neonatal unit is necessary to detect these conditions, allowing for timely intervention to be implemented. This article discusses various screening procedures for premature infants, such as head ultrasounds for intraventricular hemorrhage, eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity, hearing tests, heart evaluations, and others. Early identification can reduce morbidity and improve long-term outcomes for premature infants.