What to Do If a Newborn Has Brain Oxygen Deficiency?

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns refers to brain damage caused by oxygen deficiency and ischemia due to perinatal asphyxia. The disease manifests as symptoms such as consciousness impairment, irritability, low responsiveness, drowsiness, coma, bulging fontanelles, separation of sutures, increased head circumference, and seizures. Treatment should involve immediate initiation of mild hypothermia therapy to protect brain cells, improve the metabolic function of damaged neurons, and maintain a stable internal environment. Concurrently, symptomatic supportive treatment should be provided to control seizures, reduce brain edema, and improve cerebral blood flow and brain cell metabolism. Neural nutrition therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and functional training can improve the prognosis.
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