Question
A colleague recently gave birth and discovered that the newborn had a mild case of asphyxia, and is currently under observation in the hospital. How should one prevent neonatal asphyxia?
Answer
To prevent neonatal asphyxia, it is recommended to strengthen perinatal care, especially for high-risk pregnancies and high-risk infants. Once abnormal conditions are detected, immediate measures should be taken to ensure that the mother and baby minimize the risk of asphyxia during the birthing process. Caution should be exercised when using anesthetics or oxytocin during labor, and increased monitoring of the fetus in the womb is necessary to timely avoid and correct intrauterine hypoxia. Additionally, improving obstetric nursing quality and promoting neonatal resuscitation techniques are important measures for preventing asphyxia.