Classification of neurodevelopmental risk according to trajectory of longitudinal GMs between 34–35 weeks g.a and 16 weeks post-term
Level of risk | Method of classification |
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Low | All normal GMs at preterm, writhing and fidgety age |
Medium | At least one finding of abnormal movement (poor repertoire or cramped synchronised) at preterm or writhing age combined with either normal fidgety or abnormal fidgety movement at fidgety age. |
High | At least one finding of abnormal movement (poor repertoire or cramped synchronised) at preterm or writhing period combined with absent fidgety movement at fidgety age. |
g.a, gestational age; GMs, General Movements.