What tests are needed for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy?

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a type of brain disease that is prone to occur in newborns, usually caused by injuries such as cardiac arrest and poisoning. After the disease occurs, the main symptoms of newborns are ischemia, hypoxia, impaired consciousness, muscle tension, abnormal respiratory rhythm, convulsions, etc. It is recommended to actively conduct correct examinations and treatments after discovering these symptoms. So how to check for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborns?

1. Imaging examination:

Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy requires imaging examination. The purpose of this examination is to clarify the site and scope of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, to determine whether there is cerebral edema in the local area, and to understand the severity of the disease, which is very helpful for subsequent treatment. Moreover, the entire examination process is very simple and convenient, and will not cause any pain to the newborn.

2. Electroencephalogram examination:

Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy also requires an EEG examination. If there is a disease that can be detected by EEG, abnormal bands can be found, and the diagnosis of the disease can be very fast. However, the EEG examination method has certain difficulties, and the doctor needs to have rich clinical experience to ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis results.

3. Laboratory examination:

Laboratory tests mainly involve the determination of serum enzyme activity. If multiple organ function damage is found during the examination, a large amount of enzymes overflow from damaged cells into the blood, and serum enzyme activity is significantly higher, it indicates that the newborn has hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. At this time, it should be taken seriously and treated actively and correctly. The earlier the treatment, the better the prognosis.

The above is the examination of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. It is recommended to formulate a targeted treatment plan based on the specific examination results and a clear diagnosis of the condition. Drug treatment, surgical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, hyperbaric oxygen treatment and other methods can be used. After treatment, physical care should be strengthened, nutritional supplements should be paid attention to, regular check-ups should be conducted, and recovery of the condition should be monitored.