Interventions for perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

Abstract

To the Editor. The review by Drs Vannucci and Perlman on hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborn infants is outstanding, both in its discussion of mechanisms and its review of potential therapies.1 The commentary provided by Dr Lucey, the editor of Pediatrics, reflects his long-standing leadership on important issues involving neonatal care.2 Neonatal caregivers and families with affected infants would want agencies accountable for studying hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborn infants, and politicians responsible for resource allocation, to heed the prescription proposed by Dr Lucey. The goals of …