Initiation of Therapeutic Hypothermia with a Cooling Fan for an Asphyxiated Newborn
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
;
: 269-274, 2012.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Induced hypothermia for newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy results in a significant decrease in mortality and neurodevelopmental disability. For optimal neuroprotection following perinatal hypoxia-ischemia (HI), therapy should begin within 6 hrs of the insult and continue for > or =72 hrs. We report on a baby with HI who underwent therapeutic hypothermia that was initiated with a cooling fan, as the whole-body cooling machine was in use for another patient. Although overcooling occurred, the method was successful. For effective and safe brain hypothermic therapy (BHT), a purpose-built cooling machine is recommended. The adherence to standard protocol is required for every BHT, as clearly defined by protocols similar to those used in published trials.
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Main subject:
Brain
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Guideline Adherence
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Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain
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Electroencephalography
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Heart Rate
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Hypothermia
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Hypothermia, Induced
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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