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What is a characteristic of perinatal asphyxia according to WHO?
What is a characteristic of perinatal asphyxia according to WHO?
- Persisting Apgar score of 8 at the 5th minute
- Profound metabolic acidosis with a pH less than 7.20 on umbilical cord arterial blood sample (correct)
- Evidence of single organ system dysfunction in the immediate neonatal period
- Absence of clinical neurologic sequelae in the immediate neonatal period
What is perinatal asphyxia?
What is perinatal asphyxia?
- Deprivation of oxygen to a newborn infant during birth causing physical harm, usually to the brain (correct)
- Deprivation of oxygen to a newborn infant during pregnancy causing metabolic acidosis
- Deprivation of oxygen to a newborn infant at any point during the first month of life
- Deprivation of oxygen to a newborn infant during breastfeeding causing multiorgan system dysfunction
When does perinatal asphyxia occur?
When does perinatal asphyxia occur?
- From the first month to the third month following delivery
- From the 28th week of gestation to the first seven days following delivery (correct)
- During the first year of life
- During the second trimester of pregnancy
What is the most concerning organ for hypoxic damage in perinatal asphyxia?
What is the most concerning organ for hypoxic damage in perinatal asphyxia?
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What is the immediate requirement for perinatal asphyxia?
What is the immediate requirement for perinatal asphyxia?
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Study Notes
Perinatal Asphyxia
- Perinatal asphyxia is a condition in which a newborn infant experiences inadequate oxygenation and ventilation, leading to a lack of oxygen in the brain and other organs.
Characteristics and Occurrence
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a characteristic of perinatal asphyxia is a delay in the onset of breathing in the first minute of life.
- Perinatal asphyxia occurs when a newborn infant fails to initiate and sustain breathing at birth, resulting in a lack of oxygen supply to the brain and other organs.
Organ Damage
- The most concerning organ for hypoxic damage in perinatal asphyxia is the brain, as it is highly sensitive to oxygen deprivation.
Immediate Requirement
- The immediate requirement for perinatal asphyxia is assisted ventilation, which should be initiated within the first minute of life to prevent long-term brain damage and other complications.
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Test your knowledge of perinatal asphyxia with this quiz. Explore the causes, symptoms, and potential outcomes of this serious medical condition affecting newborn infants.
