Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3974210 Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine 2013 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryHypoxia–ischemia is an infrequent event which may occur prior to or during delivery, following a period of decreased placental and/or fetal blood flow. Following recovery, a reperfusion phase and secondary energy failure may occur 6–48 h subsequent to the initial insult. Therapeutic hypothermia may be offered to infants at risk for evolving encephalopathy if identified within the 6 h therapeutic window, and should be instituted as early as possible for eligible infants. Additionally, the clinician must pay close attention to supportive measures such as avoidance of hyperthermia, as well as comprehensive management of clinical or electrographic seizures, blood pressure, blood glucoses, and carbon dioxide levels.

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