Induced hypothermia for neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy causes significant morbidity and mortality in neonates. Preventing the secondary reperfusion injury that occurs following a hypoxic-ischemic event is paramount to ensuring the best possible neurologic outcome for the neonate. Induced hypothermia is currently being studied in various institutions as a means of neuroprotection for neonates at risk of severe brain injury following a hypoxic-ischemic event. This article highlights the pathophysiology of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and the rationale behind the effectiveness of induced hypothermia. Nursing care and management of neonates being treated with induced hypothermia are discussed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Long, M; Brandon, DH
Published Date
- May 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 36 / 3
Start / End Page
- 293 - 298
PubMed ID
- 17489937
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1552-6909
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0884-2175
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00150.x
Language
- eng