Patient's question:
Yesterday my son was born. The doctor told me that your child needed to be observed for 24 hours due to suffocation caused by a narrow birth canal. My son cried loudly at birth, his face was a little pale, and there was a hint of purple around his nose. How to judge neonatal asphyxia?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal asphyxia is primarily determined based on the baby's scoring criteria. A score of 0 to 4 indicates severe asphyxia, while a score of 4 to 7 indicates mild asphyxia. The assessment is made through a comprehensive evaluation of the baby's skin color response, breathing, pulse, and other factors. If the baby's score is above 7, the baby is considered normal. In such cases, it is advisable to wait for two to three days for observation, mainly to avoid delaying the baby's condition. If the baby is alert, feeding well, and responsive, it is generally safe for the baby to be discharged.