The Delivery Room

Question 1

Can a self-inflating bag be used to deliver free-flowing oxygen?

Answer 1

No.

Question 2

Know how to calculate Apgar scores during the newborn examination.

Answer 2

A - appearance/color
P - pulse (100 bpm) 
G - grimace (reflex irritability) 
A - muscle tone 
R - Respirations (good, crying --> 2)

Question 3

What is the best value at which to keep the PaO2 in the preterm newborn?

Answer 3

50-70 mm Hg

Question 4

What are the target preductal SpO2 values during the first 10 mins following an uncomplicated birth at term?

Answer 4

1 min: 60-65%

2: 65-70%
3: 70-75%
4: 75-80%
5: 80-85%
10: 85-95%

Question 5

What is the most important indicator of successful positive-pressure ventilation during newborn resuscitation?

Answer 5

Increasing HR

Question 6

Know which size ETT to use, based on birth weight.

Answer 6

< 1kg: 2.5 mm tube diameter
1-2kg: 3 mm
> 2kg: 3.5