Question
How is neonatal asphyxia treated?
Answer
The treatment for neonatal asphyxia begins with resuscitation and involves the following steps:
- Warm and re-warm the newborn’s body.
- Position the baby’s body correctly.
- Clean the airways to ensure they are clear.
- Dry the entire body to maintain dryness.
- Stimulate the airways to promote breathing recovery. These actions must be completed within 10-15 seconds. If the above measures do not effectively alleviate the symptoms of asphyxia, professional neonatal medical staff should be sought out for standardized asphyxia resuscitation assessment and emergency care.