Question
How to handle neonatal asphyxia with dilated pupils?
Answer
Hello, based on the information you provided, if the baby’s face turns blue, considering the possibility of asphyxia, since it was a cesarean section, the baby’s head was not compressed by the birth canal, so intracranial hemorrhage caused by pupillary dilation is unlikely to occur. Regardless of the cause, these symptoms are very serious. It is recommended to administer first aid immediately. If more than 5 minutes pass, the prognosis may not be optimistic. Please prepare yourself mentally and transport the baby to a large, three-level A hospital as soon as possible for treatment.