What should be done about subarachnoid hemorrhage in newborns with hypoxia?

Patient's question:

Newborn (5 days) has a long delivery process. Hypoxia. Moderate asphyxia. Duration of about a few minutes. Lowest fetal heart rate 120. Score 6. After suction rescue, crying. Score 10. Currently drinking, urinating, and defecating normally.

Doctor's answer:

Doctor, hello. It is a great pleasure to answer for you. Because the amount of bleeding, the location of bleeding, and the speed of bleeding vary, the symptoms and signs also differ. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is seen in full-term infants with a history of delivery injury or hypoxia. In cases of minor bleeding, there may be no obvious symptoms or signs, but the cerebrospinal fluid will be bloody. The general prognosis is good. In cases of heavy bleeding, seizures may occur within 48 hours after birth, and death may occur within a short period.

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