Update on neonatal resuscitation

Although only 10% of neonates born in the United States require resuscitation, availability of well trained personnel skilled in neonatal resuscitation can result in a significant decline in neonatal morbidity and mortality. One important aspect of performing a successful resuscitation is having a g...

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Published inMiddle East journal of anaesthesiology Vol. 20; no. 1; p. 9
Main Authors Kaye, Alan D, Pickney, Lucille M, Hall, Stan M, Baluch, Amir R, Frost, Elizabeth, Ramadhyani, Usha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lebanon 01.02.2009
Subjects
Adaptation, Physiological - physiology
Anesthetics, Local - administration & dosage
Anesthetics, Local - adverse effects
Apgar Score
Body Temperature Regulation - physiology
Female
Guidelines as Topic
Heart - physiology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care, Neonatal - methods
Intensive Care, Neonatal - standards
Lung - physiology
Neonatology - education
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital - organization & administration
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis - methods
Resuscitation - methods
Risk Assessment
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Summary:Although only 10% of neonates born in the United States require resuscitation, availability of well trained personnel skilled in neonatal resuscitation can result in a significant decline in neonatal morbidity and mortality. One important aspect of performing a successful resuscitation is having a good understanding of the complex dynamics of fetal/neonatal physiology and the adaptations that must be made to transition to extrauterine life. This knowledge will allow one to better serve the resuscitative needs of the neonate. Performing a risk assessment by evaluating maternal and fetal risk factors is important. Review of medical history including medications, may reveal other medical conditions (e.g. gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, etc.). Once the need for resuscitation is recognized, easy access to equipment, medication and supplies can result in a successful resuscitative effort.
ISSN:0544-0440