Neonatal Resuscitation

Front 1

what are the first 4 questions to assess immediately after birth?

Back 1

1. term gestation?
2. clear amniotic fluid?
3. breathing or crying?
4. good muscle tone?

Front 2

what 3 steps should be taken if any of the first 4 questions post birth are answered no

Back 2

1. provide warmth
2. position; clear airway (as needed)
3. dry, stimulate, reposition

Front 3

what 3 things are evaluated in the first 30 seconds of the neonatal resuscitation algorithm

Back 3

1. respiration
2. heart rate
3. color

Front 4

what action(s) should be taken if the baby has a
HR >100 skin color is pink

Back 4

Observational care

Front 5

what action(s) should be taken if the baby has a
HR >100 but is cyanotic

Back 5

administer supplemental oxygen

Front 6

what action(s) should be taken if the baby is apneic or HR <100

Back 6

provide positive pressure ventilation (bag)

Front 7

when providing PPV to a newborn how do you know when chest compressions are also indicated

Back 7

perform chest compressions only if HR <60

Front 8

What are the four steps of routine care?

Back 8

1. provide warmth
2. clear airway if needed
3. dry
4. assess color

Front 9

what HR level is used to determine whether or not epinephrine should be administrated during resuscitation

Back 9

if HR <60 administer epinephrine