Contents Chapter Topic Page Neonatology Respiratory Cardiology
Contents Chapter Topic Page Neonatology Respiratory Cardiology
Contents Chapter Topic Page Neonatology Respiratory Cardiology
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Summary: Use of medications during neonatal resuscitation:<br />
Prolonged arrest that does<br />
not respond to other<br />
therapy?<br />
Give sodium bicarbonate<br />
Post Resuscitation Care<br />
CXR<br />
ABG<br />
Correct metabolic acidosis<br />
BP monitoring<br />
Volume replacement if BP low<br />
Correct Hypocalcaemia & Hypoglycaemia<br />
Treat seizures<br />
Document the resuscitation.<br />
Begin:<br />
• HR zero OR<br />
• HR < 60/min after 30 secs. PPV and<br />
chest compressions.<br />
Give adrenaline<br />
HR above<br />
100?<br />
No<br />
Evidence of continuing depression?<br />
Yes<br />
Evidence or suspicion of acute<br />
blood loss with signs of<br />
hypovolaemia<br />
Give volume expander<br />
Yes<br />
1. Consider other causes, e.g.<br />
Pneumothorax<br />
Diaphragmatic hernia<br />
Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)<br />
2. Consider starting dopamine<br />
3. Obtain consultation.<br />
Severe respiratory depression and a history<br />
of maternal narcotics administered within the<br />
past 4 hours<br />
May be<br />
repeated every<br />
3-5 minutes if<br />
required<br />
Discontinue<br />
medications<br />
May be<br />
repeated if<br />
signs of<br />
hypovolaemia<br />
persist<br />
Give Naloxone hydrochloride.