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Perinatal asphyxia physical examination
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Vitals
Respiratory Rate
Poor respiratory effort
Skin
Poor color (cyanosis)
Neurology
Poor muscle tone
Miscellanous
Low Apgar score. If resuscitation is successful, the infant is usually transferred to a neonatal intensive care unit.
References
References
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