There is a complex physiological process involved in establishing regular breaths at birth. After initiation of the first breath, fluid is removed from the alveoli and enough pressure must be generated to inflate the lungs . Most newborns will establish spontaneous regular breathing sufficient to maintain the heart rate above 100 beats/min and to improve perfusion within 3 minutes of birth. According to the neonatal resuscitation programme (NRP), if heart rate is below 100 or there is persistence of apnoea or gasping after the initial steps of drying/stimulation and oropharyngeal suction, intervention is required . The main focus of neonatal resuscitation is effective ventilation to improve gas exchange and prevent respiratory failure. After birth, approximately 4% to 10% of term and late preterm newborns will receive help breathing with positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). Adequate mask ventilation is essential when providing breaths during neonatal resuscitation. However, this can be difficult, especially for less experienced staff and may be affected by inadequate seal of the mask, gas leaks and airway obstruction. In addition, trauma may be caused by the volumes being given during pressure controlled ventilation.
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Percentage difference in expired tidal volumes produced by rPAP versus Neopuff resuscitation devices during simulated resuscitation using neonatal mannequins
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