Evaluation of Apgar scores and neonatal asphyxia
neurological abnormalities
NEONATAL ASPHYXIA, NEONATAL ASPHYXIA
The neonatal Apgar scores were recorded at 1 min, 5 min, and 10 min after birth, and the occurrence of neonatal asphyxia was documented. Neonatal asphyxia was diagnosed using the following clinical criteria: neurological abnormalities or neonatal resuscitation required at birth, and/or an Apgar score < 7 at 5 min.