Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Therapeutic Hypothermia

Abstract The aim of this paper is to explore the diagnosis known as Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and an intervention called body cooling or therapeutic hypothermia. This literature review will relate clinical setting investigate implications for neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP). research define discuss incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, NNP. Discussion HIE warranted relevant all intensive care unit (NICU) employees because nurses, respiratory therapists, practitioners, neonatologists are likely encounter in practice. Knowledge disease process treatment modality crucial when caring patients. Although has multiple approaches, focus on hypothermia intervention. cited throughout reputable founded evidence-based