Perinatal asphyxia physical examination

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Overview

Physical Examination

Poor respiratory effort

Poor color (cyanosis)

Poor muscle tone

Low Apgar score. If resuscitation is successful, the infant is usually transferred to a neonatal intensive care unit.

References

Overview