Some infants develop hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy after asphyxia.Therapeutic hypothermia has been used to improve neurologic outcomes for these infants.Criteria for the use of this modality include (Select all that apply.)

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The infant must be at least 36 weeks of gestation to meet the criteria for therapeutic hypothermia.Treatment should be initiated within the first 6 hours of life,ideally at a tertiary care center.The infant must have evidence of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic episodes.

Some Infants Develop Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy After Asphyxia