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Can I read Perinatal Asphyxia from the Obstetric Standpoint: Diagnosis and Interventions on EtoBox?
Perinatal Asphyxia from the Obstetric Standpoint: Diagnosis and Interventions by Christina A. Herrera; Robert M. Silver is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Perinatal Asphyxia from the Obstetric Standpoint: Diagnosis and Interventions about?
Perinatal asphyxia is a general term referring to neonatal encephalopathy related to events during birth. Asphyxia refers to a deprivation of oxygen for a duration sufficient to cause neurologic injury. Most cases of perinatal asphyxia are not necessarily caused by intrapartum events but rather associated with underlying chronic maternal or fetal conditions. Of intrapartum causes, obstetric emergencies are the most common and are not always preventable. Screening high-risk pregnancies with ultrasound, Doppler velocimetry, and antenatal testing can aid in identifying fetuses at risk. Interventions such as intrauterine resuscitation or operative delivery may decrease the risk of severe hypoxia from intrauterine insults and improve long-term neurologic outcomes.
Who reads Perinatal Asphyxia from the Obstetric Standpoint: Diagnosis and Interventions?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Medicine.
- Author
- Christina A. Herrera; Robert M. Silver
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)