Catalog

Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, moderate

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn, moderate – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/870467508

A paediatric condition characterised as being when the brain fails to receive a sufficient amount of oxygen or blood before and during birth with effects including decreased mental capacity, decreased muscle tone, decreased spontaneous movements, and the potential for seizures.