A lack of O2 and an increase in CO2 in the blood is known as __________; a condition in the neonate that may occur while in utero, at birth, or later
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Asphyxia
Complications during pregnancy, labor, or birth increase the infant's risk for asphyxia. If the mother receives narcotics shortly before birth, the infant may be too physiologically de-pressed to breathe spontaneously. Resuscitative measures must be initiated immediately to prevent permanent brain damage or death.
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