How consistent are recent neonatal resuscitation guidelines?

Abstract

Background Approximately 10% of neonates require respiratory or cardiovascular support at birth, making evidence-based neonatal resuscitation guidelines critical to clinical practice. Methods This narrative review compares the most recent neonatal resuscitation guidelines published by the American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics (AHA/AAP), the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR), and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), all derived from the 2025 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendations. Results While the three guidelines share common foundations, some notable differences exist in the method of grading and transp..