Resuscitated newborns at risk for lower IQs

(PhysOrg.com) -- Children who were resuscitated at birth have increased risk of low intelligence quotient (IQ) at age eight years, even if they were apparently healthy in the 28 days (neonatal period) following birth. The findings are reported in an Article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet, by Dr David Odd in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital and Clinical Lecturer in Paediatrics at Clinical Science at North Bristol.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news159547172.html">Resuscitated newborns at risk for lower IQs</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Children who were resuscitated at birth have increased risk of low intelligence quotient (IQ) at age eight years, even if they were apparently healthy in the 28 days (neonatal period) following birth. The findings are reported in an Article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet, by Dr David Odd in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southmead Hospital and Clinical Lecturer in Paediatrics at Clinical Science at North Bristol.</p>