Question
The newborn had a slight case of aspiration at birth, and the test showed a creatine kinase (CK) index of 5990. What could be the cause of this situation?
Answer
A creatine kinase (CK) index of 5990 is significantly elevated, typically seen in newborns with aspiration or myocardial damage. However, the brain and lung MRI results for the baby were good, indicating no brain damage. In such cases, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication is usually administered, and the CK index tends to decrease significantly within three days.