Question

How should emergency resuscitation for newborns be carried out?

Answer

Emergency resuscitation for newborns involves the following steps:

  1. Maintain a stable airway: Keep the newborn’s body in a straight line, gently extend and tilt the head, avoiding excessive extension or bending. Pay attention to keeping the baby warm, and choose an appropriate suction tube. Begin by clearing secretions from the oropharynx and then through the nostrils. The negative pressure of the suction device should not exceed 13.3 kilopascals, and each suction should not last more than 10 seconds.
  2. Resuscitation bag pressurized with oxygen:The initial pressure setting should be 30-40 centimeters of water column, and then adjust the pressure to 20 centimeters of water column. There should be slight move up and down in the chest, with a frequency of 40-60 times per minute, and a breathing ratio of 1:2. When placing the mask, ensure that it is tightly sealed with the face and effective, without covering the eyes or extending beyond the chin to avoid skin damage.