NRP Flashcards
What is the most common cause of need to resuscitate a newborn?
Respiratory, as in general their heart is normal
Causes of respiratory insuficiency in newborn
- Pre-birth: placental insufficiency- no O2 or removal of O2, leading to metabolic acidosis- decreased activity, loss of HR variability and HR deceleratiosn– apnea , bradycardia.
3 questions to answer at birth
- At term?
- TOne?
- Breathing or crying?
How is CO2 removed in fetus?
CO2 from baby goes through placenta and then is removed by mom lungs.
Fetal lungs are expanded in utero but the alveoli is full with fluid.
TRUE
Fetal circulation
O2 from placenta through umbilical vein.
Umbilical vein bypasses the livery through the DUCTUS VENOSUS and joins the INFERIOR VENA CAVA
INFERIOR VENA CAVA –> R heart.
Because the pulmonary vessels are constricted , only a small fraction of blood entering the heart travels to the fetal lungs. Most blood bypassess lungs crossing to the left side of the heart through the PATENT FORAMEN OVALE, OR flowing from the pulmonary artery directly into the aorta through the DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS
3 changes from fetal to neonatal circulation
- Baby breaths
Umbilical cord is clamped, separating the placenta from the baby — newborn uses lungs now for gas exhange - Fluid in the alveoli is absorbed- O2 and CO2.
- Air in the alveoli causes blood vessels in the lung to dilate so that blood can reach the alveoli where o2 is. - ductus arteriosus gradually constrict.
It may take up to 10 minutes for a normal term newborn to achieve SaO2 > 90%.
True
When does closure of PDA occurs completely?
In full-term infants, postnatal closure of the ductus is effected in two phases:
smooth muscle constriction produces “functional” closure of the lumen of the ductus within 18 to 24 hours after birth; and “anatomical” occlusion of the lumen occurs over the next few days or weeks.
Clinical findings of abnormal transition to neonatal respiration
redistribution of blood0 and if persist can occur:
- Irregular breathing, apnea, tachypnea
- bradycardia or tachycardia
- decreased muscle tone
- decreased O2 saturation
- Decreased BP
Pre-resuscitation team briefing
Assess perinatal risk factors
Identify a leader
Delegate tasks
Identify who will document events as they occur
Determine what supplies and equipment will be needed
Identify how to call for additional help
Before every birth
4 prebirth questions
- What is the expected gestational age?
- Is the amniotic fluid clear?
- How many babies are expected?
- Are there any additional risk factors?
What personal should be present at delivery
Any birth: at least 1 qualified individual-in initial steps of newborn care and PPV
If risk factors: at least 2 qualified
For a complex resuscitation at least 4 persons.
Fetal HR categories
I : normal tracing predictive of normal fetal acid-base status at the time of observation, and routine followup is indicated
II: Considered indeterminate tracing. further eval, continued surveillance and re-evaluation are indicated
III. Abnormal tracing, predictive of abnormal fetal acid-base status at the time of observation.r requires prompt eval and intervention
Critical performance steps
Ask 4 pre-birth questions
Assemble team based on perinatal RF
Perform pre-resuscitation briefing
perform equipment check by critical steps
Warm Clear airway Auscultate Ventilate Oxygenate Intubate Medicate
What is needed for warming
Preheated warmer
warm towels or blankets
T sensor or sensor cover for prolonged resuscitation
Hat
Plastic bag or wrap ( < 32 weeks gestation)
Thermal mattress ( ( < 32 weeks gestation)
What is needed for clearing airway
Bulb syringe
10F or 12 F suction catheter attached to wall suction, set at 80-100 mmHg.
Meconium aspirator
Potential benefits of delayed cord clamp in preterm
decreased mortality
higher BP and blood volume
less need for blood transfusion after birth
fewer brain hemorrhages
What is delayed clamping
should be delayed 30 - 60 seconds for most vigorous term and preterm newborns.
Very preterm should be wrapped in warm blanket between birth and umbilical cord clamping.
In what circumstances umbilical cord should be clamped immediately after birth
when integrity of placenta is not adequate
placental abruption
bleeding of placenta previa
bleeding vasa previa
cord avulsion
There is no evidence for delayed clamping in multiple gestations
TRUE,
Other scenarios include IUGR
If baby is preterm right after birth, next step
bring to radiant warmer to perform initial steps.
Initial steps of newborn care
WARM
Position head and neck-airway “ sniffing position”
Clear secretions if needed - MOUTH BEFORE NOSE
Dry
Stimulate
Clamping should be completed 30 seconds after birth
If term, tone, crying is YES, next step?
clamping should occur within 30 seconds
bring to mom and initial steps can be completed over mom.
Cover with blanket, dry and stimulate.
Secretions can be removed with cloth.
Bulb syringe may be used for meconium stained fluid, secretions that obstruct breathing, difficulty clearing secretions
When do you use Bulb syringe for clearing airway?
IN NONVIGOROUS, PRETERM
meconium stained fluid,
secretions that obstruct breathing,
difficulty clearing secretions
What is the T that should be maintained in newborn while resuscitation?
36.5- 37.5
To help maintain sniffing position what can you do?
place a small . rolled towl under the babys shoulders.
May be useful if has a large occiput from molding , edema, prematurity.
Order of suctioning airway
mouth before nose
Why should suctioning be gentle, not vigorous??
IF stimulation posterior pharynx– vagal response— bradycardia or apnea
Drying in < 32 weeks
not with towels– they should be covered in polyethylene plastic
When do you use polyethylene plastic
in preterms < 32 weeks
Baby with apnea, gasping or HR < 100. Next step?
PPV!!!
This is before any CPR. It is highly likely that is respiratory failure
HR assessment, how and where?
Auscultation of left side of the chest. – while listening you can tap on the table for the rest of the team to listen
COUNT THE NUMBER OF BEATS IN 6 SECONDS AND MULTIPLY BY 10
Pulsations in the umbilical cord are less accurate and may underestimate the true heart rate.
If you cant identify HR with auscultation, next step
ask team member to connect pulse oximetry sensor or electronic cardiac monitor leads.
pulseox may not work if poor perfusion
if baby breathing, HR at least 100 and persistent cyanosis
is normal to have acrocyanosis
but if persistent connect pulseox
O2 is only administered if SaO2 is below target range
Indications for pulse oximeter
- resuscitation is anticipated
- confirm your perception of persistent central cyanosis
- When supplemental oxygen is administered
- When PPV is required.
Uterine blood O2 sat
60%
SaO2 variability from birth
Uterine blood SaO2 is 60%
After birth it starts to increase, around min 6 reached 90% and has a slow increase. About min 15 is ~ 95%
Oximeter placement in newborn
right hand hypothenar eminence
OR
Wrist
Why attaching the pulseox to right hand ?
The artery supply to the right hand also attaches to the aorta before the Ductus arteriosus.
- PREDUCTAL SATURATION
The supply for left arm is less predictable
Why preductal saturation?
PREDUCTAL SATURATION - blood that is irrigating the heart and brain.
The legs and left arm receive blood from the aorta after it has mixed with poorly oxygenated venous blood shunted from the right side of the heart through the ductus arteriosis (post-ductal)
Target preductal SpO2
1min-60%-65% 2min 65-70% 3 min 70-75% 4 min 75%-80% 5 min 80-85% 10 min 85%-90%
Free-flow O2 devices
Oxygen tubing
Oxygen mask
Flow-inflating bag and mask
Open reservoir( “tail”), on a self-inflating bag.
What is CPAP
method of respiratory support that uses a continuous low gas pressure to keep spontaneously breathing baby’s lung open.
When does CPAP should be considered?
Baby is breathing and HR is at least 100 bpm
NRP does NOT recommend endotracheal suction for non-vigorous babies delivered through meconium stained fluid.
TRUE, just do the regular algorithm
Clamping umbilical cord should be delayed for at least 30-60 seconds for most vigorous newborns not requiring resuscitation
True
Free flow supplemental O2 is not effective if baby is not breathing
True
Free flow supplemental O2 cannot be given by mask
True has to be the tail on some inflating bags.
NRP key behavioral skills
know your environment use available information anticipate and plan clearly identify a team leader communicate efficiently delegate workload optimally allocate attention wisely Use available resources Call for additional help when needed Maintain professional behavior.
Definition term pregnancy
Early term: 37 0/7 weeks through 38 6/7 weeks
Full term: 39 0/7 weeks through 40 6/7 weeks
Late term: 41 0/7 weeks through 41 6/7 weeks
Postterm: 42 0/7 weeks and beyond
PPV is placed, pulse Ox and ECG. HR <100. Next step
Check chest movement
Ventilation corrective steps:
- Reapply the mask to the face and reposition face and neck
Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)
the highest pressure administered with each breath
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
The gas pressure maintained in the lungs between breaths when the baby is receiving assisted breaths
Continuous positive airway pressure CPAP
the gas pressure maintained in the lungs between breath when a baby is spontaneously breathing
IT- Inspiratory time
the timeduration ( sec) of the inspiratory phase of each positive pressure breath
3 types of devices for ventilation
- self-inflating bag- fills spontaneously with gas
- flow inflating bag ( anesthesia bag, fills when gas from a compressed source flows into it)
- T piece resuscitator
Indications for PPV
Apnea OR
Gasping OR
HR<100 OR
O2 below the target preductal Sao2 despite free-flow O2
When should PPV be started when indicated
within 1 min of birth
What concentration of O2 should be given to start PPV?
> = 35 weeks: 21%
<35 weeks 21-30%
Set the flowmeter to 10 L/min
What ventilation rate should be used during PPV?
40-60 breaths per min
” BREATH, TWO , THREE”
SQUEEZE THE BAG WHEN YOU SAY BREATH
OR CLOSE THE T PIECE RESUSCITATOR WHEN BREATH
How much pressure should be used for ppv
PIP: 20-25 cm H20
PEEP 5 cm H20
How do you evaluate the baby’s response to PPV
The single most important indicator is rise in HR
First HR assessment at 15 seconds of PPV
If PPV was started because of HR< 100
HR should start to increase within 15 seconds of PPV
If not assess ventilation
If increases, reasses in 15 seconds.