Journal article

New concepts in neonatal resuscitation

PG Davis, JA Dawson

Current Opinion in Pediatrics | Published : 2012

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There has been a substantial increase in the number of studies of neonatal resuscitation and it is timely to review the accumulating evidence. RECENT FINDINGS: There have been major changes in the way that newly born infants are managed in the delivery room. Colour is no longer recommended as a useful indicator of oxygenation or effectiveness of resuscitation. Pulse oximetry provides rapid, continuous and accurate information on both oxygenation and heart rate. Resuscitation of term infants should begin with air, with the provision of blended oxygen to maintain oxygen saturations similar to those of term infants requiring no resuscitation. Positive end-expiratory pressure ..

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Grants

Awarded by Australian National Health and Medical Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

J.A.D. is a recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Post Doctoral Fellowship. P. G. D. is a recipient of an NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship. P. G. D. holds an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Program Grant No. 384100. J.A.D. is supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program.