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Managing and Preventing Birth Asphyxia

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What is the 'golden minute' in the context of birth asphyxia?

The first cry of the baby soon after delivery
The first breath occurring within 6 seconds after delivery (correct)
The first 10 minutes after birth
The first breath occurring within 1 minute after delivery

What percentage of neonatal deaths occur in the first 24 hours?

50% (correct)
25%
75%
90%

What is the approximate number of newborn deaths in Africa due to birth asphyxia?

1.12 million (correct)
500,000
2.5 million
4 million

What is the definition of birth asphyxia?

Failure to establish sustained adequate breathing soon after birth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of death among babies under one month old?

Birth asphyxia (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what period do up to 75% of neonatal deaths occur?

First week (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of neonatal deaths?

Asphyxia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the neonatal period defined as?

First 7 days of life (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Apgar score indicative of?

Neonatal asphyxia severity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does an Apgar score of 4-6 indicate?

Mild to moderate asphyxia (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is birth asphyxia defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Evidence of multisystem organ dysfunction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the major clinical features of encephalopathy in severe cases?

Coma, respiratory depression, severe encephalopathy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cerebral consequence of asphyxia?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers