Question

How is neonatal asphyxia treated?

Answer

The treatment for neonatal asphyxia begins with resuscitation and involves the following steps:

  1. Warm and re-warm the newborn’s body.
  2. Position the baby’s body correctly.
  3. Clean the airways to ensure they are clear.
  4. Dry the entire body to maintain dryness.
  5. 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.