Cooling Candidacy Calculator

Evaluate therapeutic hypothermia eligibility for HIE.

Gestational Age

Infants must be >= 36 weeks to be eligible

Birth Weight

Infants must be >= 1800 g to be eligible

Life-Threatening / Major Congenital Anomalies or Imperforated Anus

Age at Exam (hours)(hours)

Must be <= 6 hours for eligibility

Cord / Arterial Blood Gas (1st hour of life)

Acute Perinatal Event

If multiple, choose the most severe event

Apgar Score at 10 Minutes

Resuscitation After Delivery

Clinical Seizures

Seizures = eligible for cooling regardless of neuro exam

Level of Consciousness

Severe = complete lack of response to external stimulus

Tone

Spontaneous Activity

Posture

Decerebrate = arms extended/internally rotated, legs extended

Primitive Reflex: Sucking

Primitive Reflex: Moro

Autonomic: Respiration

Autonomic: Heart Rate

Autonomic: Pupils

Disclaimer: These calculators are for educational and clinical decision support only. Always verify calculations and apply clinical judgment. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.