Fatores associados à alteração no sistema nervoso central de recém-nascidos prematuros

Abstract

Objective: To identify factors associated with the occurrence of Alteration in the Central Nervous System (ACNS) of Preterm Newborn Infants (PNI). Methods: Statistical techniques were used such as chi-square test to verify the significance of the association and Binomial Logistic Regression which provides the Odds Ratios of Alteration in Central Nervous System of the variables categories, when controlled by the others variables. Results: It was found in the binomial logistic regression model that, if the infant was born with Very Low Birth Weight, the chance of having ACNS is 434% higher. If the PNI got late sepsis and/or meningitis, the chance of having ACNS increases 384%. If the infant had Chronic Lung Disease, the chance of having ACNS increases 238%. If the PNI had Cardiac Dysfunction, the chance of having ACNS increases 163%. Conclusion: Very Low Birth Weight, Late Sepsis and/or Meningitis, Chronic Lung Disease and Cardiac Dysfunction are associated with the occurrence of ACNS in premature newborns infants.