Question
What should be done if a newborn is diagnosed with a mild asphyxia with a score of 7?
Answer
A newborn with a score of 7 at birth is classified as having mild asphyxia. A brain MRI shows long T1 and long T2 signals in the white matter of both brains, which are indicative of brain edema and hypoxic encephalopathy. Although the symptoms are mild, prolonged brain hypoxia may affect the child’s future intelligence and language skills. It is recommended to actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. Suggest visiting the hospital for a detailed examination as soon as possible to seek early treatment and reduce the impact of the disease. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.