Positive pressure ventilation at neonatal resuscitation: Review of equipment and international survey of practice

Abstract

Background: The equipment used to provide positive pressure ventilation to newborns needing resuscitation at delivery varies between institutions. Devices were reviewed and their use surveyed in a sample of neonatal centres worldwide. Aim: To determine which equipment is used to resuscitate newborns at delivery in a sample of teaching hospitals around the world. Methods: A questionnaire was sent via e-mail to a neonatologist at each of 46 NICUs in 23 countries on five continents, asking which resuscitation equipment they used. If it was not returned, follow-up was by e-mail. Results: Data were obtained from 40 (87%) centres representing 19 countries. Round face masks are used at 34 (85%) cen..