How to classify asphyxia neonatorum

Apgar score of neonatal asphyxia can be divided into mild and severe, mild asphyxia is characterized by cyanosis of face and skin, irregular superficial respiration, heart rate generally 80-120 beats/min, good muscle tone, presence of laryngeal reflex, Apgar score of 4-7. Severe asphyxia is characterized by dark purple skin, lips, no respiration or only weak respiration, heart rate less than 80 beats/min, muscle tone relaxation, disappearance of laryngeal reflex, Apgar score of 0-3.