
What size laryngoscope blade is recommended to intubate a preterm newborn with an estimated gestational age of 32 weeks (estimated birth weight of 1.4 kg)?Įven brief interruptions of chest compressions may significantly reduce their effectiveness, but it is also important to assess the need to continue chest compressions. What is the likely reason for this?Īccording to the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th edition algorithm, at what point during resuscitation is a cardiac monitor recommended to assess the baby’s heart rate? You can see chest movement with PPV and hear bilateral breath sounds, but the colorimetric CO2 detector does not turn yellow.

The baby has been intubated and the endotracheal tube insertion depth is correct. You are resuscitating a critically ill newborn whose heart rate is 20 bpm. What are the primary methods of confirming endotracheal tube placement within the trachea?ĭemonstration of exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and a rapidly increasing heart rate In the hospital and immediately available The baby’s heart rate remains less than 100 bpm and is not increasing.ĭuring a delivery, when and where should a person with intubation skills be available? When is placement of an endotracheal tube strongly recommended? Your team has provided face-mask PPV with chest movement for 30 seconds. Here is a table with answers to the Neonatal Resuscitation Practice 8th Edition exams and tests.

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