The Thompson HIE score is a neonatal scoring system used in the assessment of the severity of perinatal asphyxia. The score was also found to have a high sensitivity and specificity for …

The scores are broken down as follows: 1-3 points: Critically low; 4-6 points: Below normal; 7+ points: Normal APGAR score; If the baby’s APGAR scores are low and remain low, this may …

In the scoring system, a score of 0 is normal and the maximum score is 22 which signifies the worst possible status of HIE. Infants with score 1–10 are considered to have mild HIE, 11–14 …

In infants with moderate and severe HIE, induced hypothermia (cooling) to a rectal temperature of 33-34 C improves survival and neurological outcomes to 18 months of age

Neonatal encephalopathy, which HIE is the leading cause of, is the 2nd leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong disability worldwide. We are on a mission to ensure none of their families …

Low APGAR scores can be indicative of HIE and other health concerns. APGAR is an acronym that stands for: Appearance: Does the baby’s skin tone look blue or pale? Pulse: Does the …

HIE? If the baby presents with evidence of acute perinatal/ intrapartum hypoxia-ischaemia as suggested by at least one of the following: q Apgar score ≤ 5 at 10 minutes q Blood gas …

Jan 17, 2019 · Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) stages and symptoms are defined by the constellation of respiratory difficulties, depressed tone and reflexes, and abnormal level of …

More recently, three published studies have developed scores for HIE. Portman et a1. (10) developed a score that predicts early morbidity and mortality. Two other papers developed …

HIE was defined as one or more of the following markers of perinatal depression: Apgar score <5 at 10 minutes, need for resuscitation at 10 minutes, or pH <7.00 or base deficit ≥15 from cord …