Birth Asphyxia / Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
About the disease & condition
Occurs when a baby does not receive enough oxygen during birth, affecting brain function.
Known symptoms
- Weak cry
- Poor muscle tone
- Seizures
- Breathing difficulty
Known causes
- Complicated labor
- Umbilical cord problems
- Placental issues
- Severe maternal hypotension
Care
- Therapeutic hypothermia
- Respiratory support
- Neurological monitoring
- Long-term developmental follow-up
