HOME Cerebral Palsy Resources Ask the Doctor What is Cerebral Palsy? Types of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Statistics Cerebral Palsy Glossary Medical Malpractice Record Verdicts Lifetime Benefits Cerebral Palsy Q&A Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Causes of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Therapy & Treatment History of Cerebral Palsy More Cerebral Palsy Resources	Intraventricular Hemorrhage Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) means bleeding into the normal fluid spaces (ventricles) within the brain. IVH is also used to refer to bleeding in areas near the ventricles even if the blood is not within them. The extent of IVH is graded: Grade I- bleeding confined to the tiny area where it first begins Grade II- blood is also within the ventricles Grade III - more blood in the ventricles, usually with the ventricles increasing in size Grade IV - a collection of blood within the brain tissue, also called intraparenchymal echodensities because of its appearance on the ultrasound picture. This can be seen with Gr. I, II, or III IVH. It reflects brain injury. From: Intraventricular Hemorrhage - For Parents of Preemies - University of Wisconsin Intraventricular hemorrhage in premature infants can increase the risk of cerebral palsy. Web Resources for Intraventricular Hemorrhage: Neurological Disorders - Intraventricular Hemorrhage - Cook Children's Medical Center Intraventricular Hemorrhage - University of Minnesota Intraventricular Hemorrhage - Google Search
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