title: [Quality assessment of resuscitation].
abstract: The object of the study was to evaluate the availability of paediatricians for resuscitation of newborns and the quality of resuscitation. During the period 1.9.95-15.1.96 a prospective registration was made of the initial treatment of all newborns where a paediatrician was involved. It was noted whether the doctor was present when needed. A comparison with the written guidelines was made. The paediatrician was called to 27% of the 1461 babies born during that period. In 93% of the deliveries with maternal risk factors the pediatrician was called before the delivery and was present at the delivery in 89% of the cases. The resuscitation was optimal in 60%, less satisfactory in 38% and unsatisfactory in 2% of the cases. Intensified training and supervision of doctors dealing with resuscitation of newborns and strengthening of the staff on duty is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Hillerød Sygehus, børneafdelingen og gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Frederiksen
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Johansen
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Andersen
mesh_terms: D001034:Apgar Score; D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000628:therapy; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000592:standards*