Question
A friend recently had a baby, but upon delivery, there was a slight sign of suffocation. They are all very anxious, and the baby is currently in the hospital. I would like to know how to prevent suffocation in newborns. How can one prevent a baby from suffocating?
Answer
Suffocation in newborns refers to respiratory and circulatory problems caused by various causes leading to intra-abdominal hypoxia during the birthing process. This can result in the newborn being unable to breathe autonomously or establish regular breathing within the first minute after birth. It is a disease characterized by low oxygenemia, hypercapnia, and acidosis as the main pathophysiological changes. To prevent newborn suffocation, it is necessary to master newborn resuscitation techniques. If there are high-risk factors for suffocation in newborns, it is recommended to transfer them to a large hospital with experience in neonatal rescue for treatment.