CPR Neonatal Resuscitation 3

Question 1

At what heart rate should chest compressions be started in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

Below 60 bpm despite 30 seconds of effective PPV

Answer

Chest compressions begin when the heart rate remains below 60 bpm after 30 seconds of effective ventilation, ideally with an advanced airway.

Question 2

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a newborn requiring chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

3 compressions to 1 ventilation

Answer

Neonatal resuscitation uses a 3:1 ratio, delivering 90 compressions and 30 breaths per minute.

Question 3

Which technique is preferred for delivering chest compressions in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

Two-thumb encircling hands technique

Answer

The two-thumb encircling hands technique is preferred because it generates better blood pressure and is less tiring.

Question 4

To what depth should the chest be compressed during neonatal CPR?

Accepted Answer

About one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest

Answer

Compressions should depress the chest approximately one-third of its anterior-posterior diameter.

Question 5

When chest compressions are started, what oxygen concentration should be used?

Accepted Answer

100% oxygen

Answer

Once compressions begin, oxygen should be increased to 100% until the heart rate recovers.

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