Therapeutic Hypothermia Following Perinatal Asphyxia [Internet].

Background During birth, asphyxia occurs when the child suffers a combination of oxygen deficiency and reduced blood supply. In serious cases of asphyxia, the infant can develop symptoms of brain damage shortly following birth, i.e., hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). In moderate to severe asphyxia the lack of oxygen can cause serious damage to the brain and other organs, and some of the infants die. Children who survive are at higher risk for moderate or severe functional impairments, e.g., cerebral palsy (CP) or impaired vision and hearing. Therapeutic hypothermia is a new method for treating HIE following birth asphyxia and is used to complement standard treatment.

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