The American Academy of Pediatrics is accepting applications for grants to support basic science, clinical, epidemiological, and educational research on neonatal resuscitation. Two types of awards are ...

Video recordings of 189 infants were analyzed to determine the number of infants on whom the various observable resuscitation interventions were accomplished within 30 and 60 seconds of birth. Some ...

Care of critically ill newborn patients requires regular measurement of arterial oxygenation levels to avoid or limit the risk of hypoxia or hyperoxia. Hypoxia can lead to situations of pulmonary ...

Simulation training has its roots in the aerospace industry. Many patient care situations, such as neonatal resuscitation, require technically complex skills and a high level of interdependence among ...

Face-mask ventilation is the most common resuscitation method for birth asphyxia. Ventilation with a cuffless laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has potential advantages over face-mask ventilation during ...

Credit: Getty Images. The AHA and AAP have created updated guidelines for neonatal resuscitation, with a focus on umbilical cord management and ventilatory support after birth. Neonatal resuscitation ...

With about 62,000 babies born outside of hospitals each year, and 1 in 10 newborns needing help to start breathing, emergency medical services (EMS) responders must be ready to give expert newborn ...