Some infants develop hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy after asphyxia. Therapeutic hypothermia has been used to improve neurologic outcomes for these infants. Criteria for the use of this modality include (select all that apply)
a. The infant must be 28 weeks gestation or greater.
b. Have evidence of an acute hypoxic event.
c. Be in a facility they can initiate treatment within 6 hours.
d. The infant must be 36 or more weeks gestation.
e. The treatment must be initiated within the first 12 hours of life.
B, C, D
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Correct These criteria are all correct.
Incorrect The infant must be at least 36 weeks of gestation to meet the criteria for
therapeutic hypothermia. Treatment should be initiated within the first 6
hours of life, ideally at a tertiary care center.
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