BNF for Children 2011-2012

NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORTDry the babyRemove any wet towels and coverStart the clock or note the timeBirthATAssess (tone), breathing and heart rate30 sALLIf gasping or not breathing:Open the airwayGive 5 inflation breathsConsider SpO 2 monitoring60 sSTAGESRe-assessIf no increase in heart ratelook for chest movementASK :If chest not moving:Recheck head positionConsider 2-person airway controland other airway manoeuvresRepeat inflation breathsConsider SpO 2 monitoringLook for a responseAcceptablepre-ductal SpO 22 min 60%3 min 70%4 min 80%5 min 85%10 min 90%If no increase in heart ratelook for chest movementDOWhen the chest is moving:If heart rate is not detectableor slow (< 60 min -1 )Start chest compressions3 compressions to each breathReassess heart rate every 30 sIf heart rate is not detectableor slow (