Hypoxic Encephalopathy
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Hypoxic encephalopathy is an alteration in brain function that occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen for a period of time, which can affect its cells.
How it may present: Depending on the severity and the age, it may be associated with changes in level of alertness, alterations in muscle tone, seizures, or difficulties in neurological development.
When immediate attention is important: It is a situation that requires urgent medical evaluation, since a lack of oxygen to the brain is an emergency.
Which specialist treats it? The specialist in critical care and intensive care medicine manages the acute phase, while the pediatric neurologist and the pediatrician follow up on development in children. If there are signs of neurological compromise, seeking medical care immediately is a priority.
Data on 161 doctors who treat hypoxic encephalopathy
Which specialist treats hypoxic encephalopathy?
Hypoxic encephalopathy in children should be evaluated by a pediatric neurologist, who identifies the neurological damage and determines management. A critical care and intensive therapy specialist gets involved in cases requiring intensive care. You can book an appointment with either specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypoxic encephalopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is hypoxic encephalopathy?
Hypoxic encephalopathy is an alteration in brain function that occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen for a period of time, which can affect its cells.
Which doctor treats hypoxic encephalopathy?
Hypoxic encephalopathy in children should be evaluated by a pediatric neurologist, who identifies the neurological damage and determines management. A critical care and intensive therapy specialist gets involved in cases requiring intensive care. You can book an appointment with either specialist.