Pediatrics All the following are essential criteria for perinatal asphyxia except A Prolonged metabolic alkalosis B Persistence of Apgar score of 0-3 for >5 min C Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the immediate neonatal period D Evidence of multiorgan dysfunction in the immediate neonatal period 💡 Explanation All the following are essential criteria for perinatal asphyxia except ✓ Correct Answer: A. Prolonged metabolic alkalosis