Paediatrics – MCQ 71 – Management of birth asphyxia

All of the following therapies may be required in a 1 hour old infant with severe birth asphyxia except:
A. Glucose
B. Dexamethasone
C. Calcium gluconate
D. Normal saline

Correct answer : B. Dexamethasone

Steroids should not be used in management of infants with asphyxia.

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