title: Consequences of perinatal asphyxia.
abstract: Perinatal asphyxia occurs in 3-9 of every 1,000 births. The risk for perinatal asphyxia is present in every pregnancy. When asphyxia is diagnosed in a newborn, the effects on the infant are potentially life-threatening. Management of the asphyxia focuses on initial stabilization and support based on identified organ system dysfunction as well as support for the infant's family. Long-term outcome for the asphyxiated infant is related to the degree, duration, and resolution of organ system dysfunction.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors