1.2 Preparation for Newborn Resuscitation

Question 1

What are the 5 key components of preparing for newborn resuscitaiton?

Answer 1

• Identification of factors placing newborn at risk of requiring resuscitation
• Communication between appropriate persons re: ante and intrapartum risk factors
• Equipment and drugs available
• Clean warm environment for birth
• Presence of staff with appropriate skills

Question 2

What additional preparation measures are required for preterm infant or infant <1500g?

Answer 2

Warming

• Polyethylene bag (with hole for head to stick out)
• Place in bag wet and warm under heat lamp
• Dry head and place woolen hat

Question 3

What additional preparation measures are required for infant born through meconium stained amniotic fluid?

Answer 3

• Large bore suction catheter for oropharyngeal suctioning

- Intubation equipment ready

Question 4

What additional preparation measures are required for multiple births?

Answer 4

• If able, fully equipped resuscitaire for each infant

- Minimum 1 person with advanced resus skills for each infant

Question 5

What additional preparation measures are required for antenatal diagnosis of airway abnormality

Answer 5

• LMA + OPA available

- Anaesthesiologist