Question
What are the common causes of neonatal asphyxia? What should be noted in this situation? What are the preventive measures for neonatal asphyxia?
Answer
Neonatal asphyxia refers to a condition where, within one minute after birth, the newborn has a heartbeat but has not yet established breathing or experiences respiratory hypoxia. This is one of the main causes of neonatal mortality and one of the most common emergency situations after birth. To reduce neonatal mortality and prevent long-term complications, active resuscitation and appropriate treatment must be carried out. The information review of newborns should be conducted by both obstetricians and pediatricians, and a thorough understanding of the medical history should be obtained before the review, to prepare for technical operations and mechanical devices. The Apgar score is not the sole criterion for determining whether to transfer, and immediate assessment of the newborn’s breathing, heart rate, and skin color should be conducted to determine appropriate transfer measures.