Obstetricians and pediatricians in daily practice will find here the answers and explanations they need concerning the major problem of perinatial asphyxia. Leading experts in pediatrics, obstetrics and neurophysiology have come together to produce a single sourcebook covering all aspects of the subject. Many figures and typical cases are provided, making the book easy to use and providing quick access to solutions. The reader can easily identify a problem in the fetus and its subsequent development. With such knowledge, the improved management of perinatal asphyxia is made possible.