Current Controversies in Newer Therapies to Treat Birth Asphyxia
Author
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite major advances in monitoring technology and knowledge of fetal and neonatal pathophysiology, neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains one of the main causes of severe adverse neurological outcome in children.
Until recently, there were no therapies other than supportive measures.
Over the past several years, mild hypothermia has been proven to be safe to treat HIE.
Unfortunately, this neuroprotective strategy seems efficient in preventing brain injury in some asphyxiated newborns, but not in all of them.
Thus, there is increasing interest to rapidly understand how to refine hypothermia therapy and add neuroprotective or neurorestorative strategies.
Several promising newer treatments to treat birth asphyxia and prevent its devastating neurological consequences are currently being tested.
In this paper, the physiopathology behind HIE, the currently available treatment, the potential alternatives, and the next steps before implementation of these other treatments are reviewed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wintermark, Pia. 2011. Current Controversies in Newer Therapies to Treat Birth Asphyxia. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503041
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wintermark, Pia. Current Controversies in Newer Therapies to Treat Birth Asphyxia. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503041
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wintermark, Pia. Current Controversies in Newer Therapies to Treat Birth Asphyxia. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503041
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503041