Patient's question:
Hello Doctor. My daughter was born without crying. The doctor said it was neonatal asphyxia. She is now being resuscitated in the hospital. Could you please tell me how to care for a newborn with asphyxia, how to treat it, and how to prevent it? Thank you for your answer. How should I care for a newborn with asphyxia?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Maintaining warmth is very important throughout the rescue process. Due to poor respiratory and circulatory function after newborn asphyxia, body temperature often does not rise. The indoor temperature should be controlled between 24℃~26℃. Children with low body temperature can be kept warm with hot water bags until their body temperature rises above 36℃. Then, depending on the specific situation, they should be placed in an incubator. Frequent handwashing, disinfection, and maintaining a reasonable temperature and humidity in the ward are essential measures to reduce the risk of infection in children. This is especially important for children living in incubators, as regular cleaning and disinfection should be paid close attention to. All nursing and treatment actions should be gentle to minimize unnecessary movement, thereby keeping the child calm and avoiding complications such as intracranial hemorrhage. I hope this helps.