Birth asphyxia (asphyxia neonatarum)
Birth asphyxia (asphyxia neonatarum). Asphyxia is considered in the presence of fetal acidosis (PH less than 7), a 5-min Apgar score of 0-3, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (altered tone, depressed level of consciousness, seizures), and other multiple organ systems signs.
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