Asphyxiating Thoracic Dysplasia(SNUCH CPC-40)

Abstract

(Clinicopathologic Conference)

This newborn male infant was transferred to NICU of Sowha Children's Hospital from a private OB & Gyn Clinic. He was the first baby of this mother, and the gestational period was 41 weeks. No history of illness or drug administration during this pregnancy was elicited. There was no perinatal problems. His Apgar score was 7 at 1 rninute and 8 at 5 minutes. At the time of admission his body weight was 2,880 gm; body length 50cm; head circumference 35cm and chest circumference 27cm. Body temperature was 36.7˚C, pulse rate 148per minute and respiratory rate 70 per minute. He was cyanotic generally and the crying was weak.