Neonatal Resus

Question 1

Neonatal hypothermia signs and symptoms

Answer 1

Cool, mottled or pale skin
Decreased activity, lethargy, hypotonia
Feeble cry, poor feeding
Hypoglycaemia
Transient hyperglycaemia
Tachypnoea or shallow/irregular respirations
Bradycardia

Question 2

Tips for keeping neonate warm post birth

Answer 2

Dry the newborn well, especially head
Place skin to skin contact with mother
Cover them both with warm towels
Cover the newborns head with corner of warm towel or hat
Make the interior of the ambulance as warm as possible
Avoid exposure to draughts
Minimise the transit time in the ambulance

Question 3

Does a neonate require PEEP if so how much

Answer 3

Yes 5 cm