Question
An infant diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy was treated with brain protein and ganglioside therapy during the hospital stay and was discharged after one course of treatment. At two months old, a CT scan showed that both children had widened subarachnoid cisterns and anterior longitudinal fissures, which might indicate poor brain development. The doctor’s explanations can sometimes be concerning. In such a situation, how should parents respond?
Answer
In such a situation, parents should first maintain composure and not become overly worried. It is important to continue observing the infant’s development and compare it to the gross motor milestones that should be reached at their age. If the infant’s development falls behind the standard by more than two months, it should raise concern. In addition to providing the infant with adequate nutrition, passive exercises should be performed regularly.