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What is the 'golden minute' in the context of birth asphyxia?
What is the 'golden minute' in the context of birth asphyxia?
What percentage of neonatal deaths occur in the first 24 hours?
What percentage of neonatal deaths occur in the first 24 hours?
What is the approximate number of newborn deaths in Africa due to birth asphyxia?
What is the approximate number of newborn deaths in Africa due to birth asphyxia?
What is the definition of birth asphyxia?
What is the definition of birth asphyxia?
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What is the most common cause of death among babies under one month old?
What is the most common cause of death among babies under one month old?
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In what period do up to 75% of neonatal deaths occur?
In what period do up to 75% of neonatal deaths occur?
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What is the primary cause of neonatal deaths?
What is the primary cause of neonatal deaths?
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What is the neonatal period defined as?
What is the neonatal period defined as?
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What is the Apgar score indicative of?
What is the Apgar score indicative of?
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What does an Apgar score of 4-6 indicate?
What does an Apgar score of 4-6 indicate?
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How is birth asphyxia defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
How is birth asphyxia defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
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What are the major clinical features of encephalopathy in severe cases?
What are the major clinical features of encephalopathy in severe cases?
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What is the cerebral consequence of asphyxia?
What is the cerebral consequence of asphyxia?
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