Condition
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Brain injury in a newborn caused by reduced oxygen or blood flow around the time of birth.
Also called: hie, birth asphyxia, lack of oxygen at birth
Who Can Help with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?
- Neonatologists
A pediatrician who cares for newborns who are premature or seriously ill, usually in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Pediatric Neurologists
A physician who treats brain and nerve conditions in children, such as seizures, headaches and developmental delays.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and what is right for you.