Question
A 32-day-old premature baby was found to have a small amount of hemorrhage in the right cerebral artery during a cranial ultrasound one week after birth. The result of the follow-up examination in the second week was good. During a hospitalization for pneumonia, the doctor suspected intracranial hemorrhage, but it healed spontaneously after a week. Now, the doctor suggests undergoing a brain CT scan. How should intracranial hemorrhage in newborns be treated if a brain CT scan is performed?
Answer
The treatment of intracranial hemorrhage in newborns primarily involves supportive therapies, including the following points: Firstly, it is important to keep the baby as calm as possible, minimizing unnecessary movements or medical procedures; secondly, appropriate hemostatic measures should be taken based on the cause of the hemorrhage; thirdly, if seizures occur, anticonvulsant medications should be used appropriately; finally, since intracranial hemorrhage often accompanies increased intracranial pressure and brain edema, corresponding treatment is necessary.