Patient's question:
Resuscitation for newborn asphyxia: The baby was born without crying for 5 minutes, started crying after being tapped on the soles during resuscitation, stayed in the incubator for 8 days before discharge, and chest X-ray results were normal. Now at 21 days old, the bilirubin level is still 7.1. The baby cries loudly, can eat and sleep, but tends to hiccup when cold. What are the clinical manifestations of mild neonatal asphyxia?Doctor's answer:
The child had a history of asphyxia at birth. It was mild hypoxia, but there were no symptoms such as drowsiness or convulsions affecting consciousness. The newborn was given emergency treatment due to asphyxia. Currently, the bilirubin level is slightly elevated. The child may experience some hiccups when feeling cold. If the MRI is normal, it may be necessary to give the baby medication to support brain nerve cell health. It is recommended to provide the child with more massage and passive exercises regularly, and to feed them properly while supplementing with fish oil regularly.