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fetal asphyxia |
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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 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. fetal asphyxia, a condition of hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and respiratory and metabolic acidosis that may occur in the uterus. Among possible causes are uteroplacental insufficiency, abruptio placentae, placenta previa, uterine tetany, maternal hypotension, and compression of the umbilical cord. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the monkey studies, when depriving the mother of oxygen produced fetal asphyxia and the baby's cord was not clamped during resuscitation, no brain damage occurred. |
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