International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Hematological parameters as predictors of short-term outcomes in perinatal birth asphyxia in term neonates: a prospective case-control study
Background: Perinatal asphyxia is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. Haematological changes, particularly in nucleated red blood cell (nRBC) counts, may offer early diagnostic and prognostic insights. Objective: To estimate and compare haematological parameters in term neonates with and without birth asphyxia and to evaluate their association with short-term outcomes, including hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). Methods: A hospital-based pros …