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Perinatal asphyxia is a state of decreased oxygen delivery to the fetus (or neonate) resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion-as manifested by low APGAR score and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following is a cause of birth asphyxia?

Premature separation of placenta
Severe case of maternal anemia
Umbilical cord compression
All of the above

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Answer: D - All of the above
Possible causes of newborn asphyxia at birth include:
1) Premature separation of placenta
2) Severe case of maternal anemia
3) Umbilical ord compression
4) Circumvallate placenta
5) Eclampsia
6) Cyanotic heart diseases
7) Dehydration
8) Breech presentation

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