This BAPM Framework for Practice provides guidance on therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal encephalopathy. The framework covers case selection, parent / carer communication, recommendations for infants who fall outside of current criteria, investigations, network and transport implications, nursing care, prognostication, reorientation of care, follow-up, governance and future research.

Appendices:

1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy
2. General care
3. Neurological examination


BAPM Frameworks for Practice

A BAPM Framework for Practice is a practical guidance document for an aspect of neonatal practice. It will be evidence based wherever possible but if evidence is not available then recommendations may be based on a professional consensus view. A framework for practice is intended as an overarching document that can be used by local units and/or networks to produce their own guidelines. 

Useful links:

Peeps HIE Charity

Peeps provides support to parents, families & friends of those affected by HIE (Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy) and works to raise awareness of HIE.


Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy - a Framework for Practice
Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy - Consultation Responses
British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) is registered in England & Wales under charity number 1199712 at 5-11 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8SH.
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