Question
A premature baby’s blood gas test results show everything is normal, but the baby has a history of pneumonia and experienced a brief period of apnea. The baby received antibiotic treatment for over ten days in a children’s hospital. The parents are worried whether it’s possible for the baby to develop cerebral palsy.
Answer
Hello, your baby has had a brief apnea episode. If there was a longer history of hypoxia before or after birth, it may lead to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy may not show symptoms. Normal blood gas levels do not directly mean there is no brain hypoxia. It is recommended to start passive limb movements for the baby as soon as possible to promote development. Carefully observe the development of the baby’s limb movements and correct any abnormalities in a timely manner.