Cerebral palsy primary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of cerebral palsy include avoiding preterm birth, avoiding complicated delivery and avoiding head trauma in the neonate.
Primary Prevention
During pregnancy
- Avoiding preterm birth is the main preventive measure against cerebral palsy.[1]
- Vaccination against common infection that might lead to premature birth such as German measles.
- Avoiding cigarette smoking, alcohol, and drugs during pregnancy.
- Magnesium sulfate is proven to decrease the risk of cerebral palsy in the women predisposed to preterm delivery.
During delivery
- Proper monitoring of fetal and mother vitals during delivery.[2]
- Early detection of the factors that might contribute complicated delivery such as narrow pelvis.
- Delayed separation of the umbilical cord especially after complicated deliveries.
After delivery
- Ensuring proper ventilation and brain perfusion.
- Treatment of the underlying cause if possible.
- Avoiding head trauma.