Question
Dear experts in pediatrics: My daughter was born via difficult labor, weighing four kilograms. She was born on January 16, 2007, and suffered severe asphyxia at the time, only recovering after emergency rescue. She is currently under pediatric care. I want to ask if the doctor should give her a brain protection shot, and whether her clavicle fracture requires assistance from an orthopedic specialist for treatment.
Answer
There’s no need to worry about this issue too much, as newborns grow quickly and fractures will heal rapidly. However, attention should be given to the treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. In addition to actively using brain-nourishing medications such as Cerebrolysin and gangliosides for treatment, it is necessary to start rehabilitation therapy as early as possible. The child’s brain develops fastest within the first year of life, so treatment during this period is crucial. I hope my answer can be helpful to you.