Table 1 A clinical grading system for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy by LEVENE stage
From: Prevalence of electrolyte disturbances in perinatal asphyxia: a prospective study
Feature | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|
Consciousness | Irritable | Lethargy | Comatose |
Tone | Hypotonia | Marked hypotonia | Severe hypotonia |
Seizures | No | Yes | Prolonged |
Sucking/Respiration | Poor suck | Unable to suck | Unable to sustain spontaneous respiration |