Positive Pressure Ventilation Flashcards
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What is the correct ventilation rate during PPV for a newborn?
Answer: 40–60 breaths per minute
PPV should be delivered at 40–60 breaths per minute during neonatal resuscitation.
What is the acronym MR SOPA used for in NRP?
Answer: Steps to correct ineffective PPV
MR SOPA (Mask adjustment, Reposition airway, Suction, Open mouth, Pressure increase, Airway alternative) guides correction of ineffective PPV.
What is the first corrective step in MR SOPA?
Answer: Mask adjustment
The first step is to adjust the mask to achieve a proper seal on the face before moving to other corrective measures.
What peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is typically used to initiate PPV in a term newborn?
Answer: 20–25 cm H₂O
An initial PIP of 20–25 cm H₂O is recommended for term newborns, with adjustment based on chest rise and heart rate response.
How is PPV effectiveness best assessed during neonatal resuscitation?
Answer: Rising heart rate and visible chest rise
The most reliable indicators of effective PPV are a rising heart rate and appropriate chest rise with each breath.
What device is recommended by NRP to measure the pressure delivered during bag-mask ventilation?
Answer: Pressure manometer (pressure gauge)
A pressure manometer attached to the ventilation device allows precise measurement and adjustment of PIP during PPV.