This activity is designed to increase knowledge of the LNC in assisting attorneys with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy cases. The LNC must know how to decipher medical records to determine risk factors, prognosis, and the timing of neurologic insults impacting the neonate with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

Upon completion of the learning activity the learner will be able to:

a. Identify incidence and antepartum risk factors for hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy in neonates.

b. Recognize and determine prognosis and the timing of neurologic insults through medical record review.

c. Identify the medicolegal aspects of hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy and better assist plaintiff and defense attorneys with these cases.

The author, reviewers, and nurse planners all report no financial relationships that would pose a conflict of interest.

This activity has been awarded 1 Contact Hour of credit. The activity is valid for credit until September 1, 2025.

To receive CE credit, read the article and pass the CE test online at https://www.aalnc.org/page/the-journal-of-legal-nurse-consulting.CEs are free to members during the membership year and can be purchased as a 4-issue subscription of $65/year for non-members.