Newborn Resuscitation

Question 1

What are the conditions for PPV under the newborn resus. m.d.

Answer 1

< 24 hours old
HR < 100 bpm

Question 2

What are the conditions for CPR under the newborn resus. m.d.

Answer 2

< 24 hours old
HR < 60 bpm
After 30 seconds of PPV using room air

Question 3

What are the contraindications for PPV and for CPR under the newborn resus. m.d.

Answer 3

Obviously dead as per the BLS PCS
Presumed gestational age less than 20 weeks

Question 4

What does MR.SOPA stand for?

Answer 4

M - Mask readjustment
R - Reposition head
S - Suction mouth and nose
O - Open mouth, lift jaw
P - Pressure (increase pressure)
A - Airway adjunct

Question 5

What is considered a premature patient?

Answer 5

<38 weeks

Question 6

What are the 3 things we are looking for after a newborn is born?
(If these things are absent/abnormal, begin resuscitative assessment)

Answer 6

• Term gestation
• Good muscle tone
• Breathing or crying

Question 7

Why does the SpO2 go on the right hand of a newborn?

Answer 7

The blood in the right hand comes from the brachiocephalic artery. Blood from this artery is 100% oxygenated because it branches off before the ductus arteriosus.

Question 8

At what rate do we administer oxygen (newborn resus).

Answer 8

5-6 L/min