A term newborn delivered vaginally has an APGAR score of 3 at 1 minute (poor respiratory effort, weak cry, cyanosis, hypotonia, bradycardia). Resuscitation is initiated. At 5 minutes, the score improves to 6. Which investigation is most appropriate to assess the severity of perinatal asphyxia and guide prognosis?

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