MRI timing – HIE — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A term neonate with moderate HIE has completed cooling. When is optimal MRI timing for prognostic assessment?

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Correct answer: E — MRI brain

MRI at 5-7 days post-birth (after rewarming). DWI most informative in first week. Detects watershed, basal ganglia/thalamic, and total brain patterns.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – HIE CPG