SFNM NE Series: Haematological issues in neonates with neonatal encephalopathy treated with hypothermia

Practice Points: 

• Haematological abnormalities are common in neonates with neonatal encephalopathy (NE), including leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy.

• nRBCs and EPO may indicate the degree of exposure to hypoxia in neonates with NE.

• Leukocytes are elevated in NE and associated with systemic inflammation.

• Consensus on thresholds for intervention are lacking, as there is a relative paucity of high-level evidence in term neonates with NE treated

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