Question
Yesterday, my son was born, and the doctor told me that your child had to be observed for 24 hours due to asphyxia caused by a narrow birth canal. My son cried loudly when he was born, and his face was a bit pale, with some purple around his nose. How can newborn asphyxia be determined?
Answer
Newborn asphyxia is primarily determined based on the baby’s scoring criteria. By assessing the baby’s skin color response, breathing, and pulse, the score is divided into severe asphyxia (0 to 4 points) and mild asphyxia (4 to 7 points). If the baby’s score is above seven, it indicates that the baby is in normal condition and can be observed for two to three days first. This is mainly to avoid delaying the baby’s condition. If the baby is alert, has a good appetite, and responds sensitively, they can generally be discharged.