Neonatal Life Support Flashcards
Call for Help
- cut & clamp cord
- start the clock
- dry with towel
- remove wet towel
- hat on
- wrap in towel
- neutral position
Assess
- colour
- tone
- heart rate
- breathing
- chest movement
Assess
breaths- no
- measure mask
- 5 x inflation breaths
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- no
3P’s- position, pressure, pull
5 x inflation breaths
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- yes
30 x ventilation breaths
breathing- yes
- obs, observe, skin-to-skin
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- yes
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- no
double handed jaw thrust
5 x inflation breaths
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- yes
30 x ventilation breaths
breathing- yes
- obs, observe, skin-to-skin
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- no
- inspect for obstruction
- laryngoscope- protect top lip
- yankauer suction- for 2 seconds twice
- oropharyngeal airway (Igel)
5 x inflation breaths
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- yes
30 x ventilation breaths
Assess
HR < 60
- cardiac compressions
1/3 depth of chest
3 compressions: 1 breath
120 events per min
oxygen turned to 100%
Assess
HR > 60
continue with breaths
Assess
HR < 60
another round of compressions
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- yes
30 x ventilation breaths
breathing- yes
- obs, observe, skin-to-skin
Assess
breaths- no
chest movement- no
- inspect for obstruction
- laryngoscope- protect top lip
- yankauer suction- for 2 seconds twice
- oropharyngeal airway (Igel)
5 x inflation breaths