Cerebrospinal fluid neurotransmitters of the newborn with neonatal asphyxia

(1) This is the first study to demonstrate that CSF 5HTP, HVA and DOPAC of asphyxiated newborns are higher than those of healthy newborn infants. (2) This study shows Neurochem, a newly developed neurochemical analyzer, is useful equipment in neonatal neurological research.