Birth asphyxia: a crucial issue in the prevention of developmental disabilities.
Birth asphyxia is one of the most common causes of neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity in developing countries. In this paper the prevalence of the problem is described, and some suggestions for its prevention, identification and management are given.
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D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012151:Resuscitation; D012307:Risk Factors