Abstract
One hundred and forty-seven asphyxiated full-term neonates admitted over an about 4-year period (April 1977-December 1980) were followed up for 3 to 6 years. Ten (6.8%) died in the neonatal period. Sixteen (10.9%) developed neurological handicaps, 5 of which died in infancy. A poor prognosis was found to be significantly correlated with the presence of neonatal seizures, especially intractable ones, and also with an increased base deficit. Outborn patients had worse prognosis than inborn patients. Obstetrical care based on fetal heart rate monitoring and pediatric care involving proper resuscitation after birth would be necessary to decrease the incidences of asphyxiated neanates and handicapped children.
