Patient's question:
The child didn't cry right after birth, with a bluish or pale complexion all over the body, and dark purple lips. Breathing was weak, and it gradually stopped. The doctor tried to save the child for two hours, but it didn't work. The doctor said it was neonatal asphyxia. What is neonatal asphyxia?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Neonatal asphyxia is a disease characterized by hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and acidosis, where the fetus suffers from intrauterine distress due to various reasons before, during, or after delivery, or experiences respiratory and circulatory disorders during the delivery process, leading to no spontaneous breathing or the inability to establish regular breathing within one minute after birth. It is essential to try to absorb mucus, establish breathing, increase ventilation, maintain normal circulation, and ensure sufficient cardiac output.