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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. Of the following, which provides an example of management of birth hypoxia?

Cleaning of the airway
Compressing the chest
Providing artificial oxygen supply
All of the above

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Answer: D - All of the above
Management of birth asphyxia includes:
1) Cleaning of the airway
2) Providing artificial oxygen supply
3) Compressing the chest
4) Providing more ventilation
5) Stimulation and repositioning of the neonate

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