HIE and Cooling for the NICU Nurse

Welcome back to another Teach Me Tuesday focused on building knowledge from novice to expert NICU nurses. In today’s video, we’re covering Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) — one of the most critical diagnoses in neonatal care — and the role of therapeutic hypothermia in protecting the brain. 👶 What we cover: What causes HIE in newborns Placental, cord, and delivery risk factors Pathophysiology of HIE and how brain cells are affected How cooling works at the cellular level Who qualifies for cooling therapy What to watch for during the 72-hour cooling window Key information to share with parents This is essential NICU nursing knowledge for anyone working with high-risk newborns. Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned nurse, this refresher is for you. 📚 Missed our last episodes? Be sure to check out: NRP Parts 1 and 2 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 👍 Like this video if it helped deepen your NICU understanding 💬 Comment below: Have you helped care for a baby during cooling? 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly NICU nursing education and support! #NICUnursing #nicu #nursingeducation #neonatalnursing #HIE #niculearningnest #coolingtherapy #nrp #nicuRN #teachmetuesday