Does a baby with hypoxia need a magnetic resonance scan after a head ultrasound?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a brain disorder caused by hypoxia in neonates during the perinatal period, primarily resulting from intrauterine distress and neonatal asphyxia, although it can occasionally occur due to brain damage caused by other reasons. It most commonly affects term infants with asphyxia but can also occur in premature infants.