Neonate Resus

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Call for help

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Start the timer

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Don gloves

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Ensure warm environment (student must say this)

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Dry with a towel and stimulate the baby

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Position neck in neutral position and clear the airway if necessary (say and perform)

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Apply pulse oximetry probe to the right hand (say and perform this)

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Assemble self-inflating bag and choose the correct size mask to cover the mouth and nose but not overlap the eyes or chin (say and perform this)

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Apply the mask using the C/E grip to get a good seal (perform this)

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Deliver bag-mask breaths at 30-40 breaths per minute causing the chest to rise with each breath (perform this for 30 seconds) and starting with FiO2 = 0.21

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Assess heart-rate, breathing and oxygen saturations (demonstrate this by inspecting the chest and listening with stethoscope)

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Commence 90 chest compression per minute with a breath to compression rate of 1:3 for 30 seconds while continuing ventilation (perform this) with FiO2 increased to 1.0

Question 13

Step 13

Answer 13

Assess the heart rate, breathing and oxygen saturations (demonstrate by inspecting the chest and listening with stethoscope)

Question 14

Step 14

Answer 14

Counsel/reassure family