The Predictive Value of Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography for the Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Preterm Newborns at 12 Months Corrected Age.

Background: In clinical practice, it is crucial to identify diagnostic methods that can forecast the neurodevelopmental outcomes of very preterm neonates. Our study aimed to assess the predictive significance of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) for the neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants at 12 months corrected age and to establish the cut-off score that could indicate potential neurodevelopmental impairments.

Methods: Preterm neonates born before 32 weeks of gestational age between June 2020 and July 2022 were included in a prospective manner.