Hypothermia for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
We are entering an era in which hypothermia will be used in combination with other novel neuroprotective interventions. The targeting of multiple sites in the cascade leading to brain injury may prove to be a more effective treatment strategy after hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborn infants than hypothermia alone.
Sahni
Rakesh
R
Department of Pediatrics, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA. rs62@columbia.edu
Sanocka
Ulana M
UM
D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D020925:Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain / Q000628:therapy*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018579:Patient Selection; D013997:Time Factors
D018696:Neuroprotective Agents