How is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy treated in newborns with asphyxia?

Patient's question:

Sometimes there is a tremor when breathing, snoring during sleep, and quick reaction. CT shows deepening of the anterior longitudinal fissure of the brain, widening of the subarachnoid space on both frontal and top regions, and deepening and widening of the cerebral sulci and fissures at the corresponding levels. The range of gray and white matter is reduced, especially around the lateral ventricles. Will this lead to HIE sequelae?

Doctor's answer:

Considering brain tissue damage, recovery is generally slow under normal circumstances. Currently, there is only treatment for nourishing brain cells. Lying prone and lifting the head to 90 degrees. In this case, development is basically normal, but the child is too young for symptoms to be obvious. Continuous observation is necessary. Cerebral palsy often occurs before birth or in infancy, with causes including: birth injuries, neonatal jaundice, hypoxia; premature birth, etc. The main symptoms are increased muscle tone, difficulty with abduction, and in severe cases, muscle rigidity, contractions, and joints maintaining a flexed position. In mild cases, fine motor skills of the hands are poor, and when walking, the heels cannot touch the ground. Such patients often have associated language development and articulation disorders, as well as strabismus.

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