Time for ‘Universal Cord Blood Gas Screening’ for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

“Universal cord blood gas screening with a pH threshold ≤7.10 and mandatory encephalopathy exam results in greater detection of infants with moderate/severe encephalopathy and timely initiation of therapeutic hypothermia," states Zachary A. Vesoulis, MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. What else does Dr. Vesoulis report in "Re-examining the Arterial Cord Blood Gas [...]

2024-09-26T18:16:22+00:00September 13th, 2024|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments

Early Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy: No More ‘Watchful Waiting’, Early Intervention Necessary

“Based on research evidence, the best three tools to detect a high-risk of CP before the corrected age of 5 months old are neonatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the Prechtl Qualitative Assessment of General Movements, and the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination," says Leena Haataja, MD, PhD, Children’s Hospital Helsinki, Finland. What else did Dr. Haataja [...]

2024-09-26T18:19:29+00:00September 10th, 2024|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments
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