May 12, 201114 yr Can the term "Perinatal Asphyxia" be used interchangeably with "Birth Asphyxia"? or Is the term Birth Asphyxia is OUTDATED?
May 17, 201114 yr I feel it can not be used interchangebly. The term Birth asphyxia strikes the o &G on the face. On the otherhand, perinatal asphyxia gives a little breathing for them. i prefer perinatal asphyxia . It includes not only the birth process induced but also antenatal.
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