Therapeutic Hypothermia Criteria (Neonatal HIE)
Identifies neonates with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) eligible for therapeutic hypothermia (cooling therapy). TOBY/NICE criteria.
Score interpretation
→ Supportive care; monitor neurology; follow-up if any concerns; not eligible for therapeutic hypothermia
→ Senior neonatologist review; aEEG if available; document rationale; consider transport to cooling centre
→ Start therapeutic hypothermia immediately (33-34C for 72h); transfer to cooling centre; aEEG monitoring; neonatal neurology input
Interpretation bands for the Neonatal Cooling Criteria. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Thiamine (IV/IM — Pabrinex) · Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) — deficiency treatment / Wernicke's encephalopathy prevention
- Aspirin (Loading Dose) · Antiplatelet — ACS / Ischaemic Stroke
- Alteplase (tPA) · Thrombolytic — Ischaemic Stroke / Massive PE
- Lactulose · Osmotic laxative / Ammonia reduction (hepatic encephalopathy)
- Lactulose (Hepatic Encephalopathy) · Osmotic Laxative / Ammonia-Reducing Agent
- Rifaximin · Non-Absorbable Antibiotic (Hepatic Encephalopathy / IBS-D)
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.