Neonatal Encephalopathy and Neurologic Outcome

Description

Newly revised and updated, the new 2nd edition updates the science on neonatal encephalopathy.

The new 2nd edition recommends a broad evaluation of all potential contributing factors in every case on neonatal encephalopathy, including maternal medical history, obstetric and intrapartum factors, and placental pathology.

This recommendation is a shift from the 2003 report, which focused on determing whether or not a hypoxic-ischemic event was the cause of neonatal encephalopathy.

Includes new sections on:

• Placental Pathology
• Focal Ischemic stroke
• Neonatal interventions
• Patient safety
• Significant advances in neuroimaging

This report will assist the clinician in evaluating a newborn with encephalopathy to assist in defining both the cause and timing.