Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) & Seizures in a Baby Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), commonly known as birth asphyxia, is a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the baby’s brain at or near the time of birth. HIE is estimated to occur in about 2-9 per 1,000 live births. Roughly 10–60% of affected infants die in the newborn period and at least 25% of those that survive have significant brain damage and long-term neurodevelopmental impairments. Oxygen is necessary to sustain critical cells within the body, most notably brain cells. When the brain does not receive proper oxygenation, cell death occurs. This lack of oxygen and subsequent cell death (brain damage), can result in mental and physical disabilities such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and seizures. The extent and seriousness of the damage depends on the length of time the baby was deprived of oxygen and the condition of the baby prior to the oxygen deprivation. Generally speaking, the longer an infant goes without oxygen or with decreased oxygen, the more severe and permanent the injury will be. Click the link below to read our extensive piece on HIE and infant seizures. abclawcenters/practice-areas/prenatal-birth-injuries/fetus-or-newborn-medical-problems/hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:51:23 +0000
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