Factors affecting early childhood growth in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy treated with hypothermia

Srishti Jayakumar, Vera Joanna Burton, Jamie Perin, Daniella Asafu-Adjaye, Elizabeth Cristofalo, Frances Northington, Raul Chavez-Valdez, Mary Leppert, Marilee C Allen, Gwendolyn Gerner

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Abstract

Introduction: There is an extensive body of research regarding neurological outcomes following neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) treated with therapeutic hypothermia (TH), with limited data on growth outcomes. We examined perinatal characteristics associated with postnatal growth in this population. Methods: Convenience cohort of 66 infants with HIE who underwent TH and participated in follow-up at 24 months of age were included. Regression modeling including perinatal anthropomorphics, markers of HIE, and systemic injury was used to evaluate growth at 24 months. Results: Birth head circumference was associated with weight (p = 0.036). MRI severity, pH at admission and birth head circumference were associated with height (p = 0.043, p = 0.015 and p = 0.043 respectively). MRI severity and length of intubation were associated with head circumference (p = 0.038 and p < 0.001 respectively). Conclusion: There was a significant association between specific early factors and growth at 24 months among infants with HIE treated with TH.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)532-538
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Perinatology
Volume44
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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