Brain & Neurorehabilitation  2014;7(1):16-20

doi:10.12786/bn.2014.7.1.16

NeuroRehabilitation after Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy.

Ja Ho LEIGH 1 ; Byung Mo OH

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Keywords

brain injuries; hypoxia-ischemia; mild cognitive impairment

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

The number of survivors after hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy has been increasing due to recent progress in medical system and care. Impairment after injury ranges from mild memory deficit to vegetative state or death. Cognitive impairment is particularly common in the survivors, because the hippocampus and medial temporal lobe are vulnerable to ischemic insult. Medication and cognitive rehabilitation should be initiated to minimize the impact of various cognitive deficits. Instead of Glasgow-Pittsburgh Cerebral Performance Categories, which is insensitive to functional change, standardized functional assessment tools should also be used in research as well as in rehabilitation settings.