Therapeutic hypothermia for neonates: a bibliometric analysis and visualization research

Area of Science:

• Neonatal Medicine
• Neurology
• Medical Research Methodology

Background:

• Therapeutic hypothermia is a key treatment for cerebral protection in neonates.
• It demonstrates positive effects on neonatal encephalopathy, a critical condition.
• Understanding research trends is vital for advancing this therapeutic area.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of therapeutic hypothermia in neonates.
• To identify current research hotspots and emerging frontiers in the field.
• To provide insights for future research directions in neonatal neuroprotection.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis and visualization techniques were employed.
• Data was sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database.
• Analysis included publication trends, key institutions, authors, journals, and keywords.

Main Results:

• 1,199 articles were published by 378 institutions across 75 countries.
• Publication and citation counts show a consistent upward trend.
• Key research themes include hypoxia-ischemia encephalopathy, therapeutic hypothermia, perinatal asphyxia, childhood outcomes, neonatal seizures, preterm infants, and risk factors.

Conclusions:

• This is the first bibliometric study on therapeutic hypothermia for neonates.
• Therapeutic hypothermia for perinatal asphyxia neonates is a significant research focus.
• Future research should aim to broaden therapeutic benefits and enhance neuroprotective effects for improved neurological prognosis.