Table 1:

Brain injury scoring system

MRI Findings vs Score01234
Ventriculomegaly<10 mm10–15 mm>15 mmObstructive
Extra-axial spaces<5 mm5–10 mm>10 mm
Intraventricular hemorrhageNoneGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
Parenchymal hemorrhage (not grade 4 intraventricular hemorrhage)AbsentPresent
Cerebellar hemorrhageNone<3 foci, <5-mm size>3 foci or >5-mm size
White matter injuryNone<3 foci, unilateral>3 foci or bilateralMultiregional
Cortical injuryNoneSingleMultipleExtensive
Basal ganglia injuryNoneSingleMultipleExtensive