Neonatal resuscitation: Current issues

Current Issues in Fluid Resuscitation Following Trauma

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Practices among Paediatricians in Gujarat, India

Aim. We assessed neonatal resuscitation practices among paediatricians in Gujarat. Methods. Cross-sectional survey of 23 questions based on guidelines of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK) was conducted using web-based tool. Questionnaire was developed and consensually validated by three neonatologists. Results. Total of 142 (21.2%) of 669 paediatr...

Neonatal resuscitation.

A b st ra ct There have been important advances in the science of neonatal resuscitation and various international resuscitation committees have formulated evidence-based recommendations for the performance of resuscitation at birth. The new guidelines for resuscitation at birth were developed by International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and were presented at 2005 International C...

Neonatal resuscitation.

Ten million or more newborns worldwide each year need some type of resuscitation assistance. More than 1 million babies die annually from complications of birth asphyxia. Over the past 3 decades, neonatal resuscitation has evolved from disparate, word-of-mouth teaching methods to organized programs. The most widely-used curriculum is the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, which is supported by the...

Neonatal Resuscitation

(This section is meant for residents to check their understanding regarding a particular topic) QUESTIONS 1. In which circumstances is resuscitation required in a neonate? 2. What are the clinical parameters of initiating resuscitation in the newborn? 3. What are the steps and sequence in re-suscitation? 4. What is " initial assessment " ? 5. What factors are critical for successful resuscitati...