Charlotte Lengauer, Mark Adams, Barbara Brotschi, Michael Kleber, Vera Bernet, Maren Tomaske, Dirk Bassler, Beate Grass
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess the adherence to inclusion criteria for therapeutic hypothermia (TH) in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and to survey current attitudes on TH. This multicenter observational study therefore combined a retrospective analysis of the Swiss National Asphyxia and Cooling Register (2011-2023) and a prospective survey (2024) among neonatologists in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. A total of 456 neonates with HIE were registered in the Swiss National Asphyxia and Cooling Register in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, between 2011 and 2023. The rate of TH (52.6% [2011-2017] versus 52.0% [2018-2023]) as well as the incidence of off-protocol cooling remained stable over time (p = 0.614). The survey response rate was 69.5% (57/82). Difficulties with clinical grading of encephalopathy were identified. Subjectively, respondents considered themselves more generous to initiate TH. In conclusion, register data reflected good adherence to inclusion criteria for TH. The survey confirmed willingness to consider TH in milder HIE cases. However, there was no drift in clinical practice-yet?
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Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management is the first and only journal to cover all aspects of hypothermia and temperature considerations relevant to this exciting field, including its application in cardiac arrest, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, stroke, burns, and much more. The Journal provides a strong multidisciplinary forum to ensure that research advances are well disseminated, and that therapeutic hypothermia is well understood and used effectively to enhance patient outcomes. Novel findings from translational preclinical investigations as well as clinical studies and trials are featured in original articles, state-of-the-art review articles, protocols and best practices.
Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management coverage includes:
Temperature mechanisms and cooling strategies
Protocols, risk factors, and drug interventions
Intraoperative considerations
Post-resuscitation cooling
ICU management.