Hypothermia for perinatal asphyxial encephalopathy
BACKGROUND: Perinatal asphyxial encephalopathy occurs in 1– per 1000 live births and is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Therapeutic hypothermia increases intact survival and improves neurodevelopmental outcome in survivors. AIMS: To evaluate (i) the opinion and practice...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2011-02-01
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Series: | Swiss Medical Weekly |
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Online Access: | https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1255 |