Is it serious if a newborn is asphyxiated for 15 minutes?

Patient's question:

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My doll was in the position where the umbilical cord was around its neck for about fifteen days, quite tight. At birth, it had difficulty breathing. The doctor at the hospital suggested sending it to an incubator for observation and recommended a brain CT scan. I am worried about the baby being too small and the potential harm from the radiation of the CT scan. I would like to ask if the baby's for 15 minutes is serious?

Doctor's answer:

Generally, it's mild asphyxia, which will not leave any sequelae, while moderate and severe asphyxia may leave corresponding sequelae. However, postnatal care is also very important. After the baby is born, if asphyxia occurs, it depends on the severity of the asphyxia at that time, which is the Apgar score. If the Apgar score is very low, it means the baby's asphyxia was severe at that time, which may cause damage to vital organs. Some babies may have the potential to leave neurological sequelae.

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