Newborn Resuscitation

Question 1

If the HR is < 100, patient gasping or apneic after 30 seconds of stimulation what should be done?

Answer 1

• Begin PPV
• Start Fio2 low and increase based on targeted FIO2

Question 2

If the heart rate does not improve after 30 seconds then what should be done?

Answer 2

Correct ventilation

Ex. Is there chest rise, check mask seal, head positioning

Question 3

If HR drops below 60 what should be done?

Answer 3

Begin compressions, consider intubation, and increase O2 to 100%

Question 4

How should the coordination between the chest compressions and ventilation be?

Answer 4

3 compressions for every 1 breath

Question 5

If after 30 seconds of compressions and adequate ventilation, if HR remains < 60 what should be done?
If HR increases > 60 what should be done?

Answer 5

1. Give IV epinephrine
2. Discontinue compressions and continue PPV

Question 6

PPV may be gradually reduced if _______ is present?

Answer 6

spontaneous breathing

Question 7

PPV may be gradually reduced if _______ is present?

Answer 7

spontaneous breathing

Question 8

If HR remains below 100 what should be done?

Answer 8

assisted breathing should be continued via bag mask or ETT.