Greta,

This would only work in those cases where the brain itself was swollen and 
the swelling could be brought down with cold temperatures.  Obviously 
neurological damage doesn't always evince itself in brain swelling but the 
swelling itself can cause brain damage.  It's just one tool the doctors can 
consider.

Also note that it's early days yet and they don't know if the child has CP 
yet - it will be time before it can be fully diagnosed.

Kat

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From: "greta von der luft" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 1:02 PM
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Subject: Re: Pioneering 'cold cap' saves baby from brain damage

> I would emphasize the part that it does not work on ALL babies. I worked
> with one baby as a PT and the baby's neurological deficits were still very
> much present after this treatment. Indeed this treatment did not seem to
> reduce any of his neurological deficits. Although this was one child, but
> nevertheless I am unsure of how this treatment was presented to the 
> parents.
> They may have been even more devasted if they thought this treatment would
> reduce the baby's neurological deficits.
> Just a thought.
> Take care,
> Greta
>
> On Nov 26, 2007 7:54 AM, Kat <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> I thought this was very interesting:
>>
>> Pioneering 'cold cap' saves baby from brain damage:
>>
>>
>> http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/nov/26/health.medicalresearch?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront
>>
>>
>> Kat
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