Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy

Question 1

What is hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?

Answer 1

Brain damage caused by antenatal or perinatal hypoxia

Question 2

What condition can hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy lead to?

Answer 2

Permenant damage can cause cerebral palsy

Question 3

What events can lead to hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?

Answer 3

Maternal shock
Placental abruption
Intrapartum haemorrhage
Cord compression
Nuchal cord
Prolonged respiratory arrest

Question 4

What are the symptoms of mild hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?

Answer 4

Poor feeding
Hyper alert
Irritable

Question 5

What are the symptoms of moderate hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?

Answer 5

Poor feeding
Lethargic
Hypotonic
Seizures

Question 6

What are the symptoms of severe hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?

Answer 6

Apnoeas
Flaccid
Reduced or absent reflexes
Reduced consciousness

Question 7

What is involved in the management of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy?

Answer 7

Fluid balance
Respiratory support
Anticonvulsant therapy
Electrolyte monitoring
Therapeutic hypothermia

Question 8

What is therapeutic hypothermia?

Answer 8

The core temperature of the baby is reduced down to 34 degrees for 72 hours