Pediatrics All of the following are essential criteria for defining perinatal asphyxia EXCEPT? A Persistence of APGAR score of 5-7 for >5 minutes B Prolonged umbilical aerial blood pH <7.0 C Presence of neurological manifestations in the immediate neonatal period D Evidence of multiorgan dysfunction in the immediate neonatal period 💡 Explanation All of the following are essential criteria for defining perinatal asphyxia EXCEPT? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Persistence of APGAR score of 5-7 for >5 minutes