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Am J Perinatol 1988; 5(2): 85-88
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999661
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© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Neonatal Depression and Birth Asphyxia in the Low Birthweight Neonate

Nergesh Tejani, Uma L. Verma
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York, and the Health Sciences Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

In 392 low birthweight neonates, acidosis as evident from umbilical artery pH 7.1 or less was strongly associated with Apgar score 6 or lower at 1 minute. However, most cases that were depressed (Apgar score 6 or lower at 1 minute) were not acidotic. Neonatal depression was most strongly and directly correlated with gestational age. Neonatal depression and birth asphyxia are distinct entities.