Exam: Neonatal Reflexes, HIE, and Neonatal Seizures Explained in Detail
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A preterm infant born at 30 weeks gestation has incomplete Moro reflex, weak rooting, and poor coordinated sucking but otherwise stable vitals and normal tone for gestational age. There are no seizures. What is the best interpretation of these findings?
A
Severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
B
Normal neurological immaturity due to prematurity
C
Intracranial hemorrhage until proven otherwise
D
Congenital epileptic encephalopathy