Question
Why is neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy with a CT value of 15 classified as mild symptoms? Is it abnormal if the CT value is below 15? When does the ability to track vision develop? If the ability to track vision does not appear, what kind of problems might it suggest? How should the evaluation of post-disabilities be conducted?
Answer
Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy with CT values below 15 indicates a possible occurrence of hypoxia. Generally, newborns start to develop the ability to track vision around two months old. If this ability does not appear, it may suggest the presence of developmental delays. The evaluation of post-disabilities should involve monthly assessments of the baby’s physical, intellectual, and motor abilities, and comparisons with age-matched infants. If any delays are found, continuous neurodevelopmental intervention treatment should be conducted, and physical rehabilitation treatment may be necessary when required.