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Perinatal Asphyxia

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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?

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?

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?

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What is the immediate requirement for perinatal asphyxia?

<p>Adequate and quick resuscitation measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.