Question

What measures should be taken if a newborn experiences mild hypoxia at birth?

Answer

Neonatal hypoxia is a serious condition that requires immediate oxygen therapy. The treatment for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy typically includes maintaining good ventilation, keeping heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose stable, controlling seizures, reducing intracranial pressure, and eliminating brainstem symptoms. In recent years, therapeutic hypothermia has been proven to be an effective method. Particularly within the first 6 hours after the onset of hypoxia, there is an opportunity to recover some brain cells on the verge of necrosis. Therefore, it is recommended that if neonatal hypoxia is detected, the newborn should be immediately taken to the hospital for professional treatment.