What are the nursing measures for neonatal asphyxia?

If a newborn baby suffocates due to some reasons, his life will be in danger if he is not rescued in time. Moreover, in cases of neonatal asphyxia, good care measures are very necessary, because any delay can be dangerous for the child. So what are the care measures for neonatal asphyxia? Many friends want to know. Here I will introduce this issue to you.

What are the nursing measures for neonatal asphyxia?

1. Keeping warm is extremely important during the entire rescue process. Because the respiratory circulation of newborns is poor after asphyxia, the body temperature usually does not rise. The indoor temperature should be controlled at 24℃～26℃. Children with low body temperature can be kept warm with a hot water bottle until the body temperature rises above 36℃, and then placed in an incubator according to different situations.

2. Oxygen inhalation All children in this group received oxygen inhalation treatment until cyanosis disappeared, breathing became stable, and spirits improved. Different methods of oxygen administration are adopted according to the different conditions of the children. During oxygen therapy, the child's breathing, complexion and blood oxygen saturation index should be closely observed. This is very important for the care of neonatal asphyxia.

3. For children with severe asphyxia, it is recommended that they fast for 12 to 48 hours before starting breastfeeding, because severe asphyxia can affect organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, as well as damage multiple systems such as the digestive and metabolic systems. Premature feeding can aggravate gastrointestinal damage and induce peptic ulcers and bleeding. Some children with poor swallowing reflex may also suffer from choking, aspiration, etc. When feeding, the child should keep his head high and feet low, and feed in small amounts and multiple times. After feeding, pat the back gently to reduce milk regurgitation and closely observe the complexion, breathing, and mental state. Record vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal circumference, stool (frequency, shape, color), urine volume, etc. in detail to facilitate diagnosis and treatment.

What are the care measures for neonatal asphyxia? Now everyone understands this issue! The health of a child is related to the harmony and happiness of a family. For this reason, new parents must learn some care measures for newborns so that they can rescue the child as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary harm and protect the child's healthy growth.