Neonatal Resuscitation in Delivery Room: Current Trends and Guidelines in 2022

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review article summarizes current trends and provides an updated overview of the 2020 guidelines on neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room. Neonatal respiratory depression, which accounts for one-third of all neonatal mortality, results in approximately 1 million newborn deaths each year worldwide due to asphyxia at birth.Recent FindingsAround 10% of all newborns will require some intervention, while less than 1% of all newborns necessitate intensive resuscitation at birth. An increase in heart rate during the first few minutes is the key sign of the newborn's smooth transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life. Efficient and timely resuscitation at birth may improve the outcomes of the resuscitated newborn.SummaryThe neonatal mortality rate due to respiratory depression may be decreased by evidence-based resuscitative efforts that encourage or assist the newborn to initiate and/or sustain breathing. Neonatal resuscitation involves basic interventions such as tactile stimulation, airway clearance, positive pressure ventilation, chest compression, and medication therapy.
Source: Current Anesthesiology Reports - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research