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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 6/2024

12-04-2024 | Perinatal Asphyxia | Scientific Letter

Impact of Passive Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Asphyxia in a Developing Country

Authors: Waleska Pereira, Fabia Pereira Martins Celini, Vitor Coca Sarri, Davi Casale Aragon, Thaissa Souza, Laryssa Couto, Walusa Assad Gonçalves Ferri

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2024

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To the Editor: Neonatal asphyxia is frequent in low-middle-income countries (LMICs). A recent study reported higher mortality rates and a lack of neuroprotection benefits in newborns undergoing cooling in LMICs. However, the study's limitations call for additional research on hypothermia's impact in the developing countries [1‐4]. …
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Metadata
Title
Impact of Passive Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal Asphyxia in a Developing Country
Authors
Waleska Pereira
Fabia Pereira Martins Celini
Vitor Coca Sarri
Davi Casale Aragon
Thaissa Souza
Laryssa Couto
Walusa Assad Gonçalves Ferri
Publication date
12-04-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2024
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05119-9

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