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Are there cures for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?

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There are treatments for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.

Treatments can include:
• Life-sustaining treatment when brain function has stopped
• Mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing
• Treatment to maintain heart function and control blood pressure
• Medications and general anesthesia to control seizures
• Cooling blankets to reduce the body's temperature

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http://www.tomkileylaw.com/library/hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy-in-massachusetts.cfm

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