Determinants of outcomes after head cooling for neonatal encephalopathy.

S Wyatt, John; D Gluckman, Peter; Y Liu, Ping; Azzopardi, Denis; Ballard, Roberta; David Edwards, A; M Ferriero, Donna; A Polin, Richard; M Robertson, Charlene; Thoresen, Marianne; Whitelaw, Andrew; J Gunn, Alistair; Study Group, CoolCap

doi:10.1542/peds.2006-2839

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Determinants of outcomes after head cooling for neonatal encephalopathy.

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Authors:

John S Wyatt

Peter D Gluckman

Ping Y Liu

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to evaluate the role of factors that may determine the efficacy of treatment with delayed head cooling and mild systemic hypothermia for neonatal encephalopathy. METHODS: A total of 218 term infants with moderate to severe neonatal encephalopathy plus abnormal a...

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