The Prevalence of Neonate Resuscitation and Some Related Factors in an Academic Center in the North of Iran

Background: The phenomena of transformation from the intrauterine environment to independent breathing proceeds successfully in 90% newborns. However, timely resuscitation is crucial for 10% remaining. Objectives: We investigated neonate (NR) status, predisposing factors, and outcomes. Methods: This retrospective descriptive research was conducted at Al-Zahra hospital (Guilan-Iran) between April 2018 March 2019. During study period, all files born neonates were reviewed, relevant maternal information extracted analyzed. Results: A total 4,850 data 2,131 complete ones Among them, 14.1% needed resuscitation, 10.2% basic interventions, while 3.9% required advanced interventions. Neonate outcome significantly associated with gestational age (in less than 32 gestation weeks, 84.9% resuscitation) (P < 0.001), meconium staining amniotic fluid 38.3% cases whose stained meconium, required) mode delivery cesarean delivery, 18.7% infants resuscitated) birth weight (49.3% weighing 2,500 grams multiple pregnancies pregnancies, 66.1% Apgar score minute 1 5 an below 7 1, 57.7% 5, 90.8% 0.001). Conclusions: Screening pregnant women early detection high-risk attendance a skilled NR team time results better