Chapter 31: Obstetrics And Neonatal Care

Question 1

What are some basic life support interventions for newborns not breathing after birth?

Answer 1

Dry and warm infant
Clear airway with a bulb syringe
Stimulate if unresponsive 
Use a BVM to ventilate if necessary 
Perform compressions if there is no pulse or if pulse is

Question 2

What are the parameters for determining a premature infant?

Answer 2

Any infant delivered before 8 months/36 weeks

Birth weight less than 5 lbs.