Question
The fetal heart rate before birth was 130 to 150 beats per minute. After birth, the newborn showed no breathing. How should it be handled?
Answer
When a newborn experiences asphyxia, immediate steps should be taken to clear the airway and perform artificial respiration to help restore the heart rate and breathing. If, after these interventions, the heart rate returns but breathing remains irregular and the response is poor, it is recommended to undergo high-pressure oxygen therapy to enhance oxygenation effects. Currently, there are no other specific treatment methods, so high-pressure oxygen therapy should be administered promptly.