title: Modification of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Algorithm for Resuscitation of Conjoined Twins.
abstract: There are no national or international guidelines for the resuscitation of conjoined twins. We have described how the U.S. Neonatal Resuscitation Program algorithm can be modified for delivery room resuscitation of omphaloischiopagus conjoined twins. In planning for the delivery and resuscitation of these patients, we considered the challenges of providing cardiopulmonary support to preterm conjoined twins in face-to-face orientation and with shared circulation via a fused liver and single umbilical cord. We also demonstrate how in situ simulation can be used to prepare a large, multidisciplinary team of health care professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and effective care to such patients.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
authors.forename: Nicole K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Yamada
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
authors.forename: Janene H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Fuerch
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
authors.forename: Louis P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Halamek
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003696:Delivery Rooms; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000193:education*; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000601:surgery*