Brain
Thompson HIE score
Scores the neurological examination of a baby with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (0 to 22), repeated over the first days to follow its course.
For education. Check against your unit's guidance and a second clinician before use.
Score all nine signs (0 of 9 done).
How this is calculated
- Each of nine signs is scored 0 to 2 or 0 to 3; the total is 0 to 22. Severity bands as in Thompson et al.: mild 1 to 10, moderate 11 to 14, severe 15 to 22.
Sources
Checked by NICUlearn, 6 Oct 2026.