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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Brain 'wash out' may help premature babies
A technique that "washes out" the brains of severely ill premature babies may aid survival, a study suggests.
Bleeding in the brain is one of the most feared complications for the most premature babies as it can lead to brain damage or death.
The Bristol University study of 77 babies found the technique - involving draining the brain while introducing new fluid - could reduce the risk.
It is thought the technique could benefit about 100 babies a year.
The therapy, pioneered at Bristol's Southmead Hospital, is carried out over a couple of days and requires close monitoring to ensure the pressure in the baby's brain does not rise too high, researchers say....
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