Question
How Long After a Newborn Suffers from Asphyxia Will There Be Sequelae?
Answer
Newborns who suffer from asphyxia may experience breathing difficulties, primarily caused by prolonged labor and hypoxia-ischemic encephalopathy. To assess the severity of the child’s condition, it is necessary to determine based on the extent of aspiration. It is recommended to undergo further treatment in a neonatal intensive care unit, where the child usually recovers. Due to the varying severity of breathing difficulties, different types of organ damage may occur, with varying degrees of severity, and chronic lung disease may reappear. Aspiration can lead to cell lysis, metabolic and functional disorders, and structural abnormalities.