Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the newborn. An update.
The abrupt transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life represents a series of profound physiologic changes. This process puts the baby at risk for asphyxia. At birth, the newborn is, therefore, more frequently in need of resuscitation than at any other age. This article reviews the rationale for the sequence and process of neonatal resuscitation, emphasizing recent changes in recommendations.
Leuthner
S R
SR
Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
Jansen
R D
RD
Hageman
J R
JR
D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000628:therapy*; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*; D003696:Delivery Rooms; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal; D008471:Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / Q000628:therapy; D009270:Naloxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use
D009270:Naloxone; D001285:Atropine; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D004837:Epinephrine