Ceilidh Smith, Hoda El-Shibiny, Lacey Smith, Carmina Erdei, Silvia Patrizi, Gena Heidary, Lotfi B Merabet, Mohamed El-Dib
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Abstract
Impact: Cerebral/Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a common sequela of perinatal neurological injury and is under-recognized in early life. There is no standardized approach to identifying risk for CVI for infants hospitalized in the NICU. In a local survey, NICU providers demonstrated recognition of CVI risk factors but variability in risk stratification, referral practices, and family communication strategies. A structured, risk-based clinical practice guideline may improve early recognition, standardize care, and support timely referral and intervention for high-risk infants.
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Pediatric Research publishes original papers, invited reviews, and commentaries on the etiologies of children''s diseases and
disorders of development, extending from molecular biology to epidemiology. Use of model organisms and in vitro techniques
relevant to developmental biology and medicine are acceptable, as are translational human studies