Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and the Apgar scoring system: The experience in a resource-limited setting

Introduction: Virginia Apgar developed the Apgar scoring which has shown relevance in assessing the general well-being of the newborn at delivery and also determining the response and effectiveness of resuscitation. This includes the 1st, 5th, and even the 10th and 20th min scores. However, the firs...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Aliyu, Teslim O Lawal, Ben Onankpa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2018;volume=15;issue=1;spage=18;epage=21;aulast=Aliyu