Neonatal resuscitation: Review of ventilation equipment and survey of practice in Australia and New Zealand

Abstract

Objective: The equipment used to provide positive pressure ventilation at neonatal resuscitation varies between institutions. Available devices were reviewed and their use surveyed in a geographically defined region. The aim of this study was to establish which resuscitation equipment is used at neonatal intensive care units in Australia and New Zealand. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to a neonatologist at each of the 29 neonatal intensive care units in Australia and New Zealand, asking which resuscitation equipment they used. If it was not returned, follow up was by email and telephone. Results: Data was obtained from all units. Round face masks are used at all centres. Anatomically shap..