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Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn
Encefalopatia hipóxico-isquêmica do recém-nascido
CategoryDefinition
Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a specific type of neonatal encephalopathy caused when a newborn’s brain (as well as other organs) fails to receive a sufficient amount of oxygen or blood before and during birth. This may lead to brain injury or death. In addition to the signs of encephalopathy, there is evidence for antepartum or intrapartum hypoxia. Brain imaging and tests for multiorgan hypoxia may help confirm this diagnosis. Different levels of clinical severity are recognized.
Index Terms
Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newbornHIE - [hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy] of newbornHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, mildHIE - [Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy], mildStage 1 hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [HIE] of newbornHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, moderateHIE - [Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy], moderateStage 2 hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [HIE] of newbornhypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy stage IIHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, severeHIE - [Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy], severeStage 3 hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [HIE] of newborn