Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy Flashcards
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What is HIE
A
Hypoxia during birth which is prolonged causing ischaemic brain damage.
2
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What can HIE lead to
A
Permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy, and if severe enough can result in death
3
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Causes of HIE
A
Maternal shock, intraparum haemorrhage, prolapsed cord, nuchal cord
4
Q
How is HIE graded
A
Sarnat staging
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Management in HIE
A
Resuscitation with optimal ventilation, circulatory support, nutrition, acid base balance and seizure treatment.
6
Q
What is the action of cooling
A
Therapeutic cooling/hypothermia can be used to protect the brain from hypoxic injury
