Predict respiratory distress syndrome by umbilical cord blood gas analysis in newborns with reassuring Apgar score

• Main Authors: Giuseppe De Bernardo (Author), Rita De Santis (Author), Maurizio Giordano (Author), Desiree Sordino (Author), Giuseppe Buonocore (Author), Serafina Perrone (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Neonatal acidaemia at birth can increase neonatal morbidity and mortality and it is predictive of neonatal asphyxia. The umbilical blood gas analysis is a valid tool for the evaluation of neonatal acidaemia. However, umbilical cord blood gas analysis is commonly performed in high...