Heart rate is assessed initially by auscultation and/or palpation. (Heart rate is 50/min.) When the need for resuscitation is not anticipated, delays in assisting a newborn who is not breathing may increase the risk of death.1,5,13 Therefore, every birth should be attended by at least 1 person whose primary responsibility is the newborn and who is trained to begin PPV without delay.24, A risk assessment tool that evaluates risk factors present during pregnancy and labor can identify newborns likely to require advanced resuscitation; in these cases, a team with more advanced skills should be mobilized and present at delivery.5,7 In the absence of risk stratification, up to half of babies requiring PPV may not be identified before delivery.6,13, A standardized equipment checklist is a comprehensive list of critical supplies and equipment needed in a given clinical setting. Initiate effective PPV for 30 seconds and reassess the heart rate. Epinephrine is indicated if the heart rate remains below 60 beats per minute despite 60 seconds of chest compressions and adequate ventilation. Premature animals exposed to brief high tidal volume ventilation (from high PIP) develop lung injury, impaired gas exchange, and decreased lung compliance. Title: Microsoft PowerPoint - CPS GR Final Author: JackieM Created Date: 9/10/2021 9:22:37 PM Glucose levels should be monitored as soon as practical after advanced resuscitation, with treatment as indicated. Exhaled carbon dioxide detectors to confirm endotracheal tube placement. TALKAD S. RAGHUVEER, MD, AND AUSTIN J. COX, MD. Every birth should be attended by at least 1 person who can perform the initial steps of newborn resuscitation and initiate PPV, and whose only responsibility is the care of the newborn. It is recommended to increase oxygen concentration to 100 percent if the heart rate continues to be less than 60 bpm (despite effective positive pressure ventilation) and the infant needs chest compressions.57, Initial PIP of 20 to 25 cm H2O should be used; if the heart rate does not increase or chest wall movement is not seen, higher pressures can be used. Newborn temperature should be maintained between 97.7F and 99.5F (36.5C and 37.5C), because mortality and morbidity increase with hypothermia, especially in preterm and low birth weight infants. Applying Class of Recommendation and Level of Evidence to Clinical Strategies, Interventions, Treatments, or Diagnostic Testing in Patient Volunteers with recognized expertise in resuscitation are nominated by the writing group chair and selected by the AHA ECC Committee. Babies who are breathing well and/or crying are cared for skin-to-skin with their mothers and should not need interventions such as routine tactile stimulation or suctioning, even if the amniotic fluid is meconium stained.7,19 Avoiding unnecessary suctioning helps prevent the risk of induced bradycardia as a result of suctioning of the airway. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program, which was initiated in 1987 to identify infants at risk of needing resuscitation and provide high-quality resuscitation, underwent major updates in 2006 and 2010. If the neonate's heart rate is less than 60 bpm after optimal ventilation for 30 seconds, the oxygen concentration should be increased to 100% with commencement of chest compressions. A multicenter, case-control study identified 10 perinatal risk factors that predict the need for advanced neonatal resuscitation. It is reasonable to provide PPV at a rate of 40 to 60 inflations per minute. The reduced heart rate that occurs in this situation can be reversed with tactile stimulation. Before appointment, all peer reviewers were required to disclose relationships with industry and any other potential conflicts of interest, and all disclosures were reviewed by AHA staff. However, the concepts in these guidelines may be applied to newborns during the neonatal period (birth to 28 days). This guideline is designed for North American healthcare providers who are looking for an up-to-date summary for clinical care, as well as for those who are seeking more in-depth information on resuscitation science and gaps in current knowledge. diabetes. One RCT (low certainty of evidence) suggests improved oxygenation after resuscitation in preterm babies who received repeated tactile stimulation. However, if heart rate remains less than 60/min after ventilating with 100% oxygen (preferably through an endotracheal tube) and chest compressions, administration of epinephrine is indicated. For every 30 seconds that ventilation is delayed, the risk of prolonged admission or death increases by 16%. One observational study describes the initial pattern of breathing in term and preterm newly born infants to have an inspiratory time of around 0.3 seconds. (if you are using the 0.1 mg/kg dose.) Your team is caring for a term newborn whose heart rate is 50 bpm after receiving effective ventilation, chest compressions, and intravenous epinephrine administration. The practice test consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that adhere to the latest ILCOR standards. If the response to chest compressions is poor, it may be reasonable to provide epinephrine, preferably via the intravenous route. If the infant's heart rate is less than 100 beats per minute and/or the infant has apnea or gasping respiration, positive pressure ventilation via face mask should be initiated with 21 percent oxygen (room air) or blended oxygen using a self-inflating bag, flow-inflating bag, or T-piece device while monitoring the inflation pressure. When the heart rate increases to more than 100 bpm, PPV may be discontinued if there is effective respiratory effort.5 Oxygen is decreased and discontinued once the infant's oxygen saturation meets the targeted levels (Figure 1).5, If there is no heartbeat after 10 minutes of adequate resuscitative efforts, the team can cease further resuscitation.1,5,6 A member of the team should keep the family informed during the resuscitation process. The initiation of chest compressions in newborn babies with a heart rate less than 60/min is based on expert opinion because there are no clinical or physiological human studies addressing this question. In preterm infants, delaying clamping reduces the need for vasopressors or transfusions. Failure to respond to epinephrine in a newborn with history or examination consistent with blood loss may require volume expansion. 5 As soon as the infant is delivered, a timer or clock is started. The 2020 guidelines are organized into "knowledge chunks," grouped into discrete modules of information on specific topics or management issues.22 Each modular knowledge chunk includes a table of recommendations using standard AHA nomenclature of COR and LOE. You administer 10 mL/kg of normal saline (based on the newborn's estimated weight). Auscultation of the precordium remains the preferred physical examination method for the initial assessment of the heart rate.9 Pulse oximetry and ECG remain important adjuncts to provide continuous heart rate assessment in babies needing resuscitation. Comprehensive disclosure information for peer reviewers is listed in Appendix 2(link opens in new window). Ventilation using a flow-inflating bag, self-inflating bag, or T-piece device can be effective. Equipment checklists, role assignments, and team briefings improve resuscitation performance and outcomes. If the infant's heart rate is less than 100 bpm, PPV via face mask (not mask continuous positive airway pressure) is initiated at a rate of 40 to 60 breaths per minute to achieve and maintain a heart rate of more than 100 bpm.1,2,57 PPV can be administered via flow-inflating bag, self-inflating bag, or T-piece device.1,6 There is no major advantage of using one ventilatory device over another.23 Thus, each institution should standardize its equipment and train the neonatal resuscitation team appropriately. For infants born at less than 28 wk of gestation, cord milking is not recommended. Closed on Sundays. Exothermic mattresses have been reported to cause local heat injury and hyperthermia.15, When babies are born in out-of-hospital, resource-limited, or remote settings, it may be reasonable to prevent hypothermia by using a clean food-grade plastic bag13 as an alternative to skin-to-skin contact.8. How deep should the catheter be inserted? If intravenous access is not feasible, it may be reasonable to use the intraosseous route. The neonatal epinephrine dose is 0.01 to 0.03 mg per kg (1:10,000 solution) given intravenously (via umbilical venous catheter).1,2,5,6 If there is any delay in securing venous access, epinephrine can be given via endotracheal tube at a higher dose of 0.05 to 0.10 mg per kg (1:10,000 solution), followed by intravenous dosing, if necessary, as soon as access is established.5, Naloxone is not recommended during neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room; infants with respiratory depression should be resuscitated with PPV.1,2,5,6 Volume expansion (using crystalloid or red blood cells) is recommended when blood loss is suspected (e.g., pale skin, poor perfusion, weak pulse) and when the infant's heart rate continues to be low despite effective resuscitation.5,6 Sodium bicarbonate is not recommended during neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room, because it does not improve survival or neurologic outcome.6,39, Approximately 7 to 20 percent of deliveries are complicated by meconium-stained amniotic fluid; these infants have a 2 to 9 percent risk of developing meconium aspiration syndrome.50 Oral and nasopharyngeal suction on the perineum is not recommended, because it has not been shown to reduce the risk of meconium aspiration syndrome.20 In the absence of randomized controlled trials, there is insufficient evidence to recommend changing the current practice of intubation and endotracheal suction in nonvigorous infants (as defined by decreased heart rate, respiratory effort, or muscle tone) born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid.1,2,5 However, if attempted intubation is prolonged or unsuccessful, and bradycardia is present, bag and mask ventilation is advised.5,6 Endotracheal suctioning of vigorous infants is not recommended.1,2,5,6, Withholding resuscitation and offering comfort care is appropriate (with parental consent) in certain infants, such as very premature infants (born at less than 23 weeks' gestation or weighing less than 400 g) and infants with anencephaly or trisomy 13 syndrome.5 If there is no detectable heart rate after 10 minutes of resuscitation, it is appropriate to consider discontinuing resuscitation.5,6, Intravenous glucose infusion should be started soon after resuscitation to avoid hypoglycemia.5,6 In addition, infants born at 36 weeks' gestation or later with evolving moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy should be offered therapeutic hypothermia, using studied protocols, within six hours at a facility with capabilities of multidisciplinary care and long-term follow-up.57. When providing chest compressions in a newborn, it may be reasonable to repeatedly deliver 3 compressions followed by an inflation (3:1 ratio). Rapid and effective response and performance are critical to good newborn outcomes. PPV remains the primary method for providing support for newborns who are apneic, bradycardic, or demonstrate inadequate respiratory effort. Newly born infants who required advanced resuscitation are at significant risk of developing moderate-to-severe HIE. monitored. Birth Antenatal counseling Team briefing and equipment check Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm. Readers are directed to the AHA website for the most recent guidance.12, The following sections briefly describe the process of evidence review and guideline development. RQI for NRP. 2023 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. In newly born infants who are gasping or apneic within 60 s after birth or who are persistently bradycardic (heart rate less than 100/min) despite appropriate initial actions (including tactile stimulation), PPV should be provided without delay. History and physical examination findings suggestive of blood loss include a pale appearance, weak pulses, and persistent bradycardia (heart rate less than 60/min). NRP Advanced may also be appropriate for health care professionals in smaller hospital facilities with fewer per- In small hospitals, a nonphysician neonatal resuscitation team is one way of providing in-house coverage at all hours. The heart rate is reassessed,6 and if it continues to be less than 60 bpm, synchronized chest compressions and PPV are initiated in a 3:1 ratio (three compressions and one PPV).5,6 Chest compressions can be done using two thumbs, with fingers encircling the chest and supporting the back (preferred), or using two fingers, with a second hand supporting the back.5,6 Compressions should be delivered to the lower one-third of the sternum to a depth of approximately one-third of the anteroposterior diameter.5,6 The heart rate is reassessed at 45- to 60-second intervals, and chest compressions are stopped once the heart rate exceeds 60 bpm.5,6, Epinephrine is indicated if the infant's heart rate continues to be less than 60 bpm after 30 seconds of adequate PPV with 100 percent oxygen and chest compressions. An important point is that ventilation has been shown to be the most effective measure in neonatal resuscitation If the heart rate remains below 60 beats per minute despite 30 seconds of adequate positive pressure ventilation, chest compressions should be initiated with a two-thumb encircling technique at a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio. When providing chest compressions to a newborn, the 2 thumbencircling hands technique may have benefit over the 2-finger technique with respect to blood pressure generation and provider fatigue. Umbilical venous catheterization has been the accepted standard route in the delivery room for decades. The most important priority for newborn survival is the establishment of adequate lung inflation and ventilation after birth. It is important to recognize that there are several significant gaps in knowledge relating to neonatal resuscitation. The primary objective of neonatal resuscitation is effective ventilation; an increase in heart rate indicates effective ventilation. When providing chest compressions with the 2 thumbencircling hands technique, the hands encircle the chest while the thumbs depress the sternum.1,2 The 2 thumbencircling hands technique can be performed from the side of the infant or from above the head of the newborn.1 Performing chest compressions with the 2 thumbencircling hands technique from above the head facilitates placement of an umbilical venous catheter. Table 1. Intraosseous needles are reasonable, but local complications have been reported. Evidence for optimal dose, timing, and route of administration of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation comes largely from extrapolated adult or animal literature. When intravenous access is not feasible, the intraosseous route may be considered. Newborn resuscitation requires anticipation and preparation by providers who train individually and as teams. In the resuscitation of an infant, initial oxygen concentration of 21 percent is recommended. Therapeutic hypothermia is recommended in infants born at 36 weeks' gestation or later with evolving moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Most babies will respond to this intervention. Wait 60 seconds and check the heart rate. One observational study in newly born infants associated high tidal volumes during resuscitation with brain injury. In preterm infants younger than 30 weeks' gestation, continuous positive airway pressure instead of intubation reduces bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death with a number needed to treat of 25. Part 2: Evidence Evaluation and Guidelines Development, Part 3: Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support, Part 4: Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support, Part 9: COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Healthcare Providers, Part 10: COVID-19 Interim Guidance for EMS, 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Aim for about 30 breaths min-1 with an inflation time of ~one second. Team training remains an important aspect of neonatal resuscitation, including anticipation, preparation, briefing, and debriefing. PEEP has been shown to maintain lung volume during PPV in animal studies, thus improving lung function and oxygenation.16 PEEP may be beneficial during neonatal resuscitation, but the evidence from human studies is limited. External validity might be improved by studying the relevant learner or provider populations and by measuring the impact on critical patient and system outcomes rather than limiting study to learner outcomes. Electrocardiography detects the heart rate faster and more accurately than a pulse oximeter. Infants with unintentional hypothermia (temperature less than 36C) immediately after stabilization should be rewarmed to avoid complications associated with low body temperature (including increased mortality, brain injury, hypoglycemia, and respiratory distress). There are long-standing worldwide recommendations for routine temperature management for the newborn. A newly born infant in shock from blood loss may respond poorly to the initial resuscitative efforts of ventilation, chest compressions, and/or epinephrine. If the heart rate is less than 60 bpm, begin chest compressions. Rescuer 2 verbalizes the need for chest compressions. You're welcome to take the quiz as many times as you'd like. In a case series, endotracheal epinephrine (0.01 mg per kg) was less effective than intravenous epinephrine. Reviews in 2021 and later will address choice of devices and aids, including those required for ventilation (T-piece, self-inflating bag, flow-inflating bag), ventilation interface (face mask, laryngeal mask), suction (bulb syringe, meconium aspirator), monitoring (respiratory function monitors, heart rate monitoring, near infrared spectroscopy), feedback, and documentation. Noninitiation of resuscitation and discontinuation of life-sustaining treatment during or after resuscitation should be considered ethically equivalent. Hypothermia (temperature less than 36C) should be prevented due to an increased risk of adverse outcomes. National Center It is reasonable to perform all resuscitation procedures, including endotracheal intubation, chest compressions, and insertion of intravenous lines with temperature-controlling interventions in place. If the heart rate remains less than 60/min despite 30 seconds of adequate PPV, chest compressions should be provided. Plasma epinephrine concentrations at 1 min after epinephrine administration were not different. This link is provided for convenience only and is not an endorsement of either the linked-to entity or any product or service. Neonatal resuscitation science has advanced significantly over the past 3 decades, with contributions by many researchers in laboratories, in the delivery room, and in other clinical settings. A nonrandomized trial showed that endotracheal suctioning did not decrease the incidence of meconium aspiration syndrome or mortality. Teams and individuals who provide neonatal resuscitation are faced with many challenges with respect to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to perform effectively. If you have a certificate code, then you can manually verify a certificate by entering the code here. Heart rate assessment is best performed by auscultation. Most RCTs in well-resourced settings would routinely manage at-risk babies under a radiant warmer. It may be reasonable to administer a volume expander to newly born infants with suspected hypovolemia, based on history and physical examination, who remain bradycardic (heart rate less than 60/min) despite ventilation, chest compressions, and epinephrine. Care (Updated May 2019)*, 2020 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2020 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2015 Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Recognition, Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Policies, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports Training Kit, Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program (RQI), COVID-19 Resources for CPR & Resuscitation, Claiming Your AHA Continuing Education Credits, International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. The wet cloth beneath the infant is changed.5 Respiratory effort is assessed to see if the infant has apnea or gasping respiration, and the heart rate is counted by feeling the umbilical cord pulsations or by auscultating the heart for six seconds (e.g., heart rate of six in six seconds is 60 beats per minute [bpm]). If there is ineffective breathing effort or apnea after birth, tactile stimulation may stimulate breathing. Table 1 lists evidence and recommendations for interventions during neonatal resuscitation.1,2,57,2043, Intrapartum suctioning is not recommended with clear or meconium-stained amniotic fluid.1,2,5,6, Endotracheal suctioning of vigorous* infants is not recommended.1,2,5,6, Endotracheal suctioning of nonvigorous infants born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid may be useful.1,2,5, A self-inflating bag, flow-inflating bag, or T-piece device can be used to deliver positive pressure ventilation.1,6, Auscultation should be the primary means of assessing heart rate, and in infants needing respiratory support, the goal should be to check the heart rate by auscultation and by pulse oximetry.6, Initial PIP of 20 cm H2O may be effective, but a PIP of 30 to 40 cm H2O may be necessary in some infants to achieve or maintain a heart rate of more than 100 bpm.5, Ventilation rates of 40 to 60 breaths per minute are recommended.5,6, Use of an exhaled carbon dioxide detector in term and preterm infants is recommended to confirm endotracheal tube placement.5,6, Laryngeal mask airway should be considered if bag and mask ventilation is unsuccessful, and if endotracheal intubation is unsuccessful or not feasible.5,6, No evidence exists to support or refute the use of mask CPAP in term infants.2,5, PEEP should be used if suitable equipment is available, such as a flow-inflating bag or T-piece device.5, Delivery rooms should have a pulse oximeter readily available.57, A pulse oximeter is recommended when supplemental oxygen, positive pressure ventilation, or CPAP is used.57, Supplemental oxygen should be administered using an air/oxygen blender.57. Suctioning may be considered if PPV is required and the airway appears obstructed. If heart rate after birth remains at less than 60/min despite adequate ventilation for at least 30 s, initiating chest compressions is reasonable. One small manikin study (very low quality), compared the 2 thumbencircling hands technique and 2-finger technique during 60 seconds of uninterrupted chest compressions. On the basis of animal research, the progression from primary apnea to secondary apnea in newborns results in the cessation of respiratory activity before the onset of cardiac failure.4 This cycle of events differs from that of asphyxiated adults, who experience concurrent respiratory and cardiac failure.
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