Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): Interview with Dr. Shankaran, the cooling expert!

[@laraeb2514]

This was great!! I have followed Dr. Shankarans work for years it has been great to see the improved outcomes in our HIE patients over the years. Thank you for your dedication and expertise.

[@thenicudoc]

Thank you for that comment. I agree 100%. It was such an honor to have her in the channel and to hear her thoughts on feeds and sedation amongst other.

[@unravelwithanne9249]

Thank you Dr. Shankaran. My daughter received cooling therapy in 2017 in Ireland. Everytime I think about it I shed tears of joy seeing her thrive. God bless you

[@thenicudoc]

Thank you for leaving such a kind comment for her. I'm so happy to hear your little is doing better 💗

[@Clenik00007]

How is your baby doing now? Is she achieving all her milestone? Is she going to school? And learning abilities?

[@patriciaarias6360]

Sos grande Dr Prem, que honor tenerla. ❤🎉

[@thenicudoc]

Muy amable Dra. Arias. En verdad un gran honor y de verdad me encantó que pudo sentirse cómoda en responder esas preguntas. 🤗

[@huyaozhou2532]

Thanks a lot, Dr. Shankarans! But there is till a question: there are many drugs nowadays which have the effect of cooling, like so-called lytic cocktail (pethidine, chlorpromazine...). Is there a potential that these drugs could be used for hypothermia in HIE babies?

[@jfcdisguy]

Only 29% of babies with Moderate and Severe HIE pass away or develop disabilities? Don't get me wrong, 29% is devastating, I just came across a lot of materials that claim much higher numbers even for Moderate HIE... Doctor, do you have an opinion? Is 29% true? My baby has HIE Moderate, I'm so scared.

[@Flower-wh4oi]

I gave birth to my first baby and he got sever HIE he only lasted 4days on the firth day he passex on my question is can i give to other babies without HIE ?

[@thenicudoc]

I believe you are asking if you can have other babies without HIE? The answer is YES. The important thing is knowing what were the risk factors (large size leading to shoulder dystocia or getting "stuck" or meconium aspiration etc) and seeing a specialist to attempt to prevent this with the next pregnancy.

[@Nadeem-zz1sc]

Sir my baby diffuse cerebral atrophy Bilateral Leukomalacic Chang's subdural effusion Suggestive HIE sequalae stage 2 MRI EEG right fronto parital Epileptefrom my baby possible to save his life sir from India.plz sir suggestion

[@thenicudoc]

I am sorry but I cannot give individual medical advice on social media. Please seek help from your pediatrician and other Healthcare providers. I am sorry you are going through this and wish you the very best