asphyxia /as·phyx·ia/ (as-fik´se-ah) pathological changes caused by lack of oxygen in respired air, resulting in hypoxia and hypercapnia.asphyx´ial
asphyxia neonatorum,
fetal asphyxia asphyxia in utero due to hypoxia.
asphyxia neonato´rum respiratory failure in the newborn; see also respiratory distress syndrome of newborn, under syndrome.
traumatic asphyxia that due to sudden or severe compression of the thorax or upper abdomen, or both.
asphyxia ne·o·na·to·rum (n   -n -tôr  m)n. Asphyxia occurring in a newborn. |
asphyxia neonatorum,
a condition in which a newborn does not breathe spontaneously. The asphyxia may develop before or during labor or immediately after delivery. The condition may involve placental or neonatal pulmonary dysfunction with underlying causes that can include abruptio placentae, umbilical compression, or uterine tetany. Other factors include congenital defects, such as a diaphragmatic hernia, or adverse effects of anesthetics or analgesics administered to the mother. Immediate resuscitation is required to prevent death or brain damage. Also called perinatal asphyxia. See also asphyxia livida, asphyxia pallida.
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