INTRODUCTION
One to 3 babies per 1000 live births will receive chest compressions or
emergency medications
Successful transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is dependent upon
significant physiologic changes that occur at birth
Within 30 sec after birth , 85% Term newborns will begin breathing
while additional 10% begin breathing in response to drying and
stimulation
Preparing for resuscitation
Chest compressions
Initial steps of newborn care
Positive pressure ventilation
Alternative airways :endotracheal tubes and laryngeal masks
Medications
Summary
ASSEMBLE THE RESUSCITATION TEAM
Every birth must be attended by at least 1 qualified individual
skilled in the initial steps of newborn care and positive pressure
ventilation
If risk factors are present at least 2 qualified people should be
present solely to manage the baby
Team leader ?
How many members ?
PRE-BIRTH QUESTION ?
•4 Questions:
What is the expected gestational age?
Is the amniotic fluid clear?
How many babies are expected ?
Umbilical cord management plan? (NRP-8th)
Are there any additional risk factors ?
UPDATE 1: Umbilical cord management plan added to 4 prebirth questions, replacing “ How many babies?
STIMULATE
•Gently rub the newborns back, trunk or extremities
•Over vigorous stimulation is not helpful and can cause Injury
•NEVER SHAKE A BABY
UMBILICAL CORD MANAGEMENT
REMARKS
•Delayed cord clamping definition: WHO: 60 seconds ACOG: 30-60
second
• Pros
1. Less intraventricular hemorrhage of any grade
2. Higher blood pressure and blood volume
3. Higher hemoglobin levels , Iron stores, better neurodevelopmental outcome(T)
3 .Less need for transfusion after birth
4 .Less necrotizing enterocolitis
• Cons
Slightly increased level of bilirubin associated with more need of phototherapy
NORMAL TEMPERATURE OF NEWBORN IN THE
DELIVERY ROOM
INTERVENTION TO MAINTAIN NORMAL
TEMPERATURE
WARMING OF UNINTENTIONALLY HYPOTHERMIC NEWBORNS
MAINTAINING OF NORMOTHERMIA IN RESOURCE
LIMITED SETTINGS
CLEAR THE AIRWAY WHEN MECONIUM IS
PRESENT
ASSESMENT OF HEART RATE
ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN IN PRETERM
INFANTS
SPONTANEOUSLY BREATHING PRETERM
INFANTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISTRESS