Question
A newborn experienced a severe asphyxia only five days after birth, and although the condition has recovered, it still causes concern. What are the possible causes of neonatal asphyxia?
Answer
Whether a newborn who experiences severe asphyxia will suffer from sequelae depends on various factors. The duration of asphyxia, the degree of oxygen deprivation, and the severity of asphyxia all affect the extent of brain damage in the newborn. Generally, the longer the period of oxygen deprivation, the greater the harm to the newborn, and the higher the possibility of sequelae. Therefore, whether neonatal asphyxia at birth will lead to sequelae needs to be comprehensively evaluated based on specific circumstances, and cannot be generalized.