The authors conclude that babies with perinatal asphyxia
develop hyponatremia and hypocalcemia soon after birth in
proportion to the severity of asphyxia. However, as blood
samples were collected immediately after birth, we can
assume that the electrolyte status of the newborn also
represents intrauterine electrolyte status shortly before birth.
Hyponatremia in Birth Asphysia-Causeor Effect?