How Can Parents Tell If Their Child Has Suffered From Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?
Although much is going on during the labor and delivery of a baby, parents must be made aware of problems along the way. In the context of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, parents may notice the following:
Doctors Or Nurses Explaining A Non-Reassuring Fetal Heart Reading
Meconium Stained Fluid
Baby Is Blue In Color Following Delivery
Baby Has To Be Resuscitated Followed By Handoff To NICU
Baby Has Difficulty Feeding
Multi Organ Issues (heart, lungs, kidneys, etc…)
Low Muscle Tone
Low Apgar Scoring: An APGAR score is a way to determine the well-being of a newborn baby. The scores range from 0-10 and are conducted within the first minute following birth and then at the five-minute mark. Depending on the score, a ten-minute APGAR may be performed.
Increased Uterine Stimulation: The use of drugs such as Pitocin
Umbilical Cord Gas Reports
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