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Neonatal hypoxia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in new-borns (NB). Fetal asphyxia has traditionally been diagnosed and graded using clinical signs (meconium-staining, fetal bradycardia, Apgar score [1]) and biochemical parameters (pH, lactate [2]). However, the sensitivity and specificity of these indices are not optimal and more accurate methods for assessing hypoxia are needed.
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Mateos, F.A., Puig, J.G., Ramos, T.H., Carranza, R.H., Miranda, M.E., Gasalla, R.C. (1989). Erythrocyte ATP (iATP) as an Indicator of Neonatal Hypoxia. In: Mikanagi, K., Nishioka, K., Kelley, W.N. (eds) Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism in Man VI. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 253A. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5673-8_56
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