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Introduction to sequelae of hypoxia

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This tutorial reviews the definition of birth asphyxia, the definition and incidence of stillbirth, perinatal mortality, neonatal mortality, types of hypoxia and sequelae of such hypoxia.

Learning objectives

When you have completed this tutorial you will be able to:

  • define hypoxia
  • know the current rates of stillbirth, neonatal mortality in the UK (2009)
  • know about assessment of neonate at birth
  • state criteria for diagnosis of intrapartum asphyxia
  • know about the types of hypoxia
  • list possible effects of hypoxia on the fetus
  • understand a little about cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy
  • risk management issues.

Last updated: 23/05/11 (tutorial reviewed and updated by Dr Iram Siddiqui)

Image permission:  Hypoxic ischemic injury. A two-month-old female infant presenting with seizures and apnea. Non-enhanced CT (NECT) shows the reversal sign with diffuse and extensive hypodensity of the cerebral cortices and relative sparing of the bas al ganglia and cerebellum. Reproduced with permission from: Buadu L, Ekholm S, Lenane A, Moritani T, Hiwatashi A, Westesson PL. Patterns of head injury in non-accidental trauma. Neurographics 2003;1:Article 2.

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