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Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn
Definition
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.
Also indexed as
HIE - [Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy], mildHIE - [Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy], moderateHIE - [Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy], severeHIE - [hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy] of newbornHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newbornHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, mildHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, moderateHypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, severeStage 1 hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [HIE] of newbornStage 2 hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [HIE] of newbornStage 3 hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy [HIE] of newbornhypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy stage II