Neonatal asphyxia as an inflammatory disease: Reactive oxygen species and cytokines

• Main Authors: Kaoru Okazaki (Author), Shinji Nakamura (Author), Kosuke Koyano (Author), Yukihiko Konishi (Author), Masatoshi Kondo (Author), Takashi Kusaka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Neonatologists resuscitate asphyxiated neonates by every available means, including positive ventilation, oxygen therapy, and drugs. Asphyxiated neonates sometimes present symptoms that mimic those of inflammation, such as fever and edema. The main pathophysiology of the asphyxia is inflammation cau...