NRP-certified nurses, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists have demonstrated the capacity to lead resuscitations.1113 However, it is recommended that an NRP-certified physician be present in the hospital when a high-risk delivery is anticipated.1113 One study provides an outline for physicians interested in developing a neonatal resuscitation team.14. In a randomized controlled simulation study, medical students who underwent booster training retained improved neonatal intubation skills over a 6-week period compared with medical students who did not receive booster training. Several animal studies found that ventilation with high volumes caused lung injury, impaired gas exchange, and reduced lung compliance in immature animals. Optimal PEEP has not been determined, because all human studies used a PEEP level of 5 cm H2O.1822, It is reasonable to initiate PPV at a rate of 40 to 60/min to newly born infants who have ineffective breathing, are apneic, or are persistently bradycardic (heart rate less than 100/min) despite appropriate initial actions (including tactile stimulation).1, To match the natural breathing pattern of both term and preterm newborns, the inspiratory time while delivering PPV should be 1 second or less. During resuscitation, supplemental oxygen may be provided to prevent harm from inadequate oxygen supply to tissues (hypoxemia).4 However, overexposure to oxygen (hyperoxia) may be associated with harm.5, Term and late preterm newborns have lower shortterm mortality when respiratory support during resuscitation is started with 21% oxygen (air) versus 100% oxygen.1 No difference was found in neurodevelopmental outcome of survivors.1 During resuscitation, pulse oximetry may be used to monitor oxygen saturation levels found in healthy term infants after vaginal birth at sea level.3, In more preterm newborns, there were no differences in mortality or other important outcomes when respiratory support was started with low (50% or less) versus high (greater than 50%) oxygen concentrations.2 Given the potential for harm from hyperoxia, it may be reasonable to start with 21% to 30% oxygen. Target Oxygen Saturation Table Initial oxygen concentration for PPV 1 min 60%-65% 2 min 65%-70% 3 min 70%-75% 4 min 75%-80% 5 min 80%-85% 10 min 85%-95% 35 weeks' GA 21% oxygen Approximately 10% of infants require help to begin breathing at birth, and 1% need intensive resuscitation. This guideline affirms the previous recommendations. . Each of these resulted in a description of the literature that facilitated guideline development.1417, Each AHA writing group reviewed all relevant and current AHA guidelines for CPR and ECC1820 and all relevant 2020 ILCOR International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations evidence and recommendations21 to determine if current guidelines should be reaffirmed, revised, or retired, or if new recommendations were needed. There are long-standing worldwide recommendations for routine temperature management for the newborn. It may be reasonable to provide volume expansion with normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) or blood at 10 to 20 mL/kg. In a retrospective study, volume infusion was given more often for slow response of bradycardia to resuscitation than for overt hypovolemia. The 2015 Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm and the major concepts based on sections of the algorithm continue to be relevant in 2020 (Figure(link opens in new window)(link opens in new window)). After birth, the newborn's heart rate is used to assess the effectiveness of spontaneous respiratory effort, the need for interventions, and the response to interventions. For term infants who do not require resuscitation at birth, it may be reasonable to delay cord clamping for longer than 30 seconds. In addition, some conditions are so severe that the burdens of the illness and treatment greatly outweigh the likelihood of survival or a healthy outcome. If endotracheal epinephrine is given before vascular access is available and response is inadequate, it may be reasonable to give an intravascular* dose as soon as access is obtained, regardless of the interval. No type of routine suctioning is helpful, even for nonvigorous newborns delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Therapeutic hypothermia is provided under defined protocols similar to those used in published clinical trials and in facilities capable of multidisciplinary care and longitudinal follow-up. For spontaneously breathing preterm infants who require respiratory support immediately after delivery, it is reasonable to use CPAP rather than intubation. Infants with unintentional hypothermia (temperature less than 36C) immediately after stabilization should be rewarmed to avoid complications associated with low body temperature (including increased mortality, brain injury, hypoglycemia, and respiratory distress). The airway is cleared (if necessary), and the infant is dried. This article has been copublished in Pediatrics. Oximetry is used to target the natural range of oxygen saturation levels that occur in term babies. In addition, specific recommendations about the training of resuscitation providers and systems of care are provided in their respective guideline Parts.9,10. Delayed cord clamping is associated with higher hematocrit after birth and better iron levels in infancy.921 While developmental outcomes have not been adequately assessed, iron deficiency is associated with impaired motor and cognitive development.2426 It is reasonable to delay cord clamping (longer than 30 seconds) in preterm babies because it reduces need for blood pressure support and transfusion and may improve survival.18, There are insufficient studies in babies requiring PPV before cord clamping to make a recommendation.22 Early cord clamping should be considered for cases when placental transfusion is unlikely to occur, such as maternal hemorrhage or hemodynamic instability, placental abruption, or placenta previa.27 There is no evidence of maternal harm from delayed cord clamping compared with early cord clamping.1012,2834 Cord milking is being studied as an alternative to delayed cord clamping but should be avoided in babies less than 28 weeks gestational age, because it is associated with brain injury.23, Temperature should be measured and recorded after birth and monitored as a measure of quality.1 The temperature of newly born babies should be maintained between 36.5C and 37.5C.2 Hypothermia (less than 36C) should be prevented as it is associated with increased neonatal mortality and morbidity, especially in very preterm (less than 33 weeks) and very low-birthweight babies (less than 1500 g), who are at increased risk for hypothermia.35,7 It is also reasonable to prevent hyperthermia as it may be associated with harm.4,6, Healthy babies should be skin-to-skin after birth.8 For preterm and low-birth-weight babies or babies requiring resuscitation, warming adjuncts (increased ambient temperature [greater than 23C], skin-to-skin care, radiant warmers, plastic wraps or bags, hats, blankets, exothermic mattresses, and warmed humidified inspired gases)10,11,14 individually or in combination may reduce the risk of hypothermia. It may be reasonable to use higher concentrations of oxygen during chest compressions. The frequency and format of booster training or refresher training that best supports retention of neonatal resuscitation knowledge, technical skills, and behavioral skills, The effects of briefing and debriefing on team performance, Optimal cord management strategies for various populations, including nonvigorous infants and those with congenital heart or lung disease, Optimal management of nonvigorous infants with MSAF, The most effective device(s) and interface(s) for providing PPV, Impact of routine use of the ECG during neonatal resuscitation on resuscitation, Feasibility and effectiveness of new technologies for rapid heart rate measurement (such as electric, ultrasonic, or optical devices), Optimal oxygen management during and after resuscitation, Novel techniques for effective delivery of CPR, such as chest compressions accompanied by sustained inflation, Optimal timing, dosing, dose interval, and delivery routes for epinephrine or other vasoactive drugs, including earlier use in very depressed newly born infants, Indications for volume expansion, as well as optimal dosing, timing, and type of volume, The management of pulseless electric activity, Management of the preterm newborn during and after resuscitation, Management of congenital anomalies of the heart and lungs during and after resuscitation, Resuscitation of newborns in the neonatal unit after the newly born period, Resuscitation of newborns in other settings up to 28 days of age, Optimal dose, route, and timing of surfactant in at-risk newborns, including less-invasive administration techniques, Indications for therapeutic hypothermia in babies with mild HIE and in those born at less than 36 weeks' gestational age, Adjunctive therapies to therapeutic hypothermia, Optimal rewarming strategy for newly born infants with unintentional hypothermia. With the symptoms of The dose of epinephrine is .5-1ml/kg by ETT or .1-.3ml/kg in the concentration of 1:10,000 (0.1mg/ml), which is to be followed by 0.5-1ml flush of normal saline. Clinical assessment of heart rate by auscultation or palpation may be unreliable and inaccurate.14 Compared to ECG, pulse oximetry is both slower in detecting the heart rate and tends to be inaccurate during the first few minutes after birth.5,6,1012 Underestimation of heart rate can lead to potentially unnecessary interventions. Endotracheal suctioning may be useful in nonvigorous infants with respiratory depression born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid. When appropriate, flow diagrams or additional tables are included. One observational study describes the initial pattern of breathing in term and preterm newly born infants to have an inspiratory time of around 0.3 seconds. Check the heart rate by counting the beats in 6 seconds and multiply by 10. Pulse oximetry is used to guide oxygen therapy and meet oxygen saturation goals. Positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) remains the main intervention in neonatal resuscitation. Appropriate resuscitation must be available for each of the more than 4 million infants born annually in the United States. During resuscitation of term and preterm newborns, the use of electrocardiography (ECG) for the rapid and accurate measurement of the newborns heart rate may be reasonable. Part 5: neonatal resuscitation: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Wrapping, in addition to radiant heat, improves admission temperature of preterm infants. If heart rate after birth remains at less than 60/min despite adequate ventilation for at least 30 s, initiating chest compressions is reasonable. Please contact the American Heart Association at ECCEditorial@heart.org or 1-214-706-1886 to request a long description of . Hypoglycemia is common in infants who have received advanced resuscitation and is associated with poorer outcomes.8 These infants should be monitored for hypoglycemia and treated appropriately. There is a reduction of mortality and no evidence of harm in term infants resuscitated with 21 percent compared with 100 percent oxygen. Administration of epinephrine via a low-lying umbilical venous catheter provides the most rapid and reliable medication delivery. This link is provided for convenience only and is not an endorsement of either the linked-to entity or any product or service. However, the concepts in these guidelines may be applied to newborns during the neonatal period (birth to 28 days). It is reasonable to provide PPV at a rate of 40 to 60 inflations per minute. If the infant's heart rate is less than 100 beats per minute and/or the infant has apnea or gasping respiration, positive pressure ventilation via face mask should be initiated with 21 percent oxygen (room air) or blended oxygen using a self-inflating bag, flow-inflating bag, or T-piece device while monitoring the inflation pressure. During Intravenous epinephrine is preferred because. This is partly due to the challenges of performing large randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the delivery room. Supplemental oxygen: 100 vs. 21 percent (room air). Exhaled carbon dioxide detectors to confirm endotracheal tube placement. These situations benefit from expert consultation, parental involvement in decision-making, and, if indicated, a palliative care plan.1,2,46. Copyright 2023 American Academy of Family Physicians. This can usually be achieved with a peak inflation pressure of 20 to 25 cm water (H. In newly born infants receiving PPV, it may be reasonable to provide positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). Newly born infants who breathe spontaneously need to establish a functional residual capacity after birth.8 Some newly born infants experience respiratory distress, which manifests as labored breathing or persistent cyanosis. In term and preterm newly born infants, it is reasonable to initiate PPV with an inspiratory time of 1 second or less. Teams and individuals who provide neonatal resuscitation are faced with many challenges with respect to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to perform effectively. Cord milking in preterm infants should be avoided because of increased risk of intraventricular hemorrhage. When feasible, well-designed multicenter randomized clinical trials are still optimal to generate the highest-quality evidence. One small manikin study (very low quality), compared the 2 thumbencircling hands technique and 2-finger technique during 60 seconds of uninterrupted chest compressions. How soon after administration of intravenous epinephrine should you pause compressions and assess the baby's heart rate?a. A 3:1 ratio of compressions to ventilation provided more ventilations than higher ratios in manikin studies. In a randomized trial, the use of sodium bicarbonate in the delivery room did not improve survival or neurologic outcome. Newly born infants who required advanced resuscitation are at significant risk of developing moderate-to-severe HIE. Review of the knowledge chunks during this update identified numerous questions and practices for which evidence was weak, uncertain, or absent. The research community needs to address the paucity of educational studies that provide outcomes with a high level of certainty. Newly born infants who receive prolonged PPV or advanced resuscitation (intubation, chest compressions, or epinephrine) should be maintained in or transferred to an environment where close monitoring can be provided. When attempts at endotracheal intubation are unsuccessful, laryngeal mask airway (size 1) is an alternative for providing PPV in infants weighing more than 2 kg or in infants greater than 34 weeks' gestation.5,6,26, Neonatal resuscitation aims to restore tissue oxygen delivery before irreversible damage occurs. There were only minor changes to the NRP algorithm and recommended practices. Table 1. 1 minuteb. There was no difference in neonatal intubation performance after weekly booster practice for 4 weeks compared with daily booster practice for 4 consecutive days. A multicenter quality improvement study demonstrated high staff compliance with the use of a neonatal resuscitation bundle that included briefing and an equipment checklist. Birth Antenatal counseling Team briefing and equipment check Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm. The heart rate is reassessed,6 and if it continues to be less than 60 bpm, synchronized chest compressions and PPV are initiated in a 3:1 ratio (three compressions and one PPV).5,6 Chest compressions can be done using two thumbs, with fingers encircling the chest and supporting the back (preferred), or using two fingers, with a second hand supporting the back.5,6 Compressions should be delivered to the lower one-third of the sternum to a depth of approximately one-third of the anteroposterior diameter.5,6 The heart rate is reassessed at 45- to 60-second intervals, and chest compressions are stopped once the heart rate exceeds 60 bpm.5,6, Epinephrine is indicated if the infant's heart rate continues to be less than 60 bpm after 30 seconds of adequate PPV with 100 percent oxygen and chest compressions. When the heart rate increases to more than 100 bpm, PPV may be discontinued if there is effective respiratory effort.5 Oxygen is decreased and discontinued once the infant's oxygen saturation meets the targeted levels (Figure 1).5, If there is no heartbeat after 10 minutes of adequate resuscitative efforts, the team can cease further resuscitation.1,5,6 A member of the team should keep the family informed during the resuscitation process. For participants who have been trained in neonatal resuscitation, individual or team booster training should occur more frequently than every 2 yr at a frequency that supports retention of knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Coverage of guidelines from other organizations does not imply endorsement by AFP or the AAFP. IV epinephrine If HR persistently below 60/min Consider hypovolemia Consider pneumothorax HR below 60/min? The impact of therapeutic hypothermia on infants less than 36 weeks gestational age with HIE is unclear and is a subject of ongoing research trials. If epinephrine is administered via endotracheal tube, a dose of 0.05 to 0.1 mg per kg (1:10,000 solution) is needed.1,2,57, Early volume expansion with crystalloid (10 mL per kg) or red blood cells is indicated for blood loss when the heart rate does not increase with resuscitation.5,6, Use of naloxone is not recommended as part of initial resuscitation of infants with respiratory depression in the delivery room.1,2,5,6, Very rarely, sodium bicarbonate may be useful after resuscitation.6, Term or near term infants with evolving moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy should be offered therapeutic hypothermia.57, Intravenous glucose infusion should be started soon after resuscitation to avoid hypoglycemia.5,6, It is recommended to cover preterm infants less than 28 weeks' gestation in polyethylene wrap after birth and place them under a radiant warmer. Placing healthy newborn infants who do not require resuscitation skin-to-skin after birth can be effective in improving breastfeeding, temperature control and blood glucose stability. It is recommended to increase oxygen concentration to 100 percent if the heart rate continues to be less than 60 bpm (despite effective positive pressure ventilation) and the infant needs chest compressions.57, Initial PIP of 20 to 25 cm H2O should be used; if the heart rate does not increase or chest wall movement is not seen, higher pressures can be used. If a newborn's heart rate remains less than 60 bpm after PPV and chest compressions, you should NOT Just far enough to get blood return You catheterize the umbilical vein. A large observational study showed that most nonvigorous newly born infants respond to stimulation and PPV. The baby could attempt to breathe and then endure primary apnea. Routine oral, nasal, oropharyngeal, or endotracheal suctioning of newly born babies is not recommended. (if you are using the 0.1 mg/kg dose.) Ventilation of the lungs results in a rapid increase in heart rate. In circumstances of altered or impaired transition, effective neonatal resuscitation reduces the risk of mortality and morbidity. It is important to. Available for purchase at https://shop.aap.org/textbook-of-neonatal-resuscitation-8th-edition-paperback/ (NOTE: This book features a full text reading experience. In the birth setting, a standardized checklist should be used before every birth to ensure that supplies and equipment for a complete resuscitation are present and functional.8,9,14,15, A predelivery team briefing should be completed to identify the leader, assign roles and responsibilities, and plan potential interventions. In the delivery room setting, the primary method of vascular access is umbilical venous catheterization. Positive end-expiratory pressure of up to 5 cm of water may be used to maintain lung volumes based on low-quality evidence of reduced mortality in preterm infants. There is a history of acute blood loss around the time of delivery. When providing chest compressions to a newborn, it may be reasonable to choose the 2 thumbencircling hands technique over the 2-finger technique, as the 2 thumbencircling hands technique is associated with improved blood pressure and less provider fatigue. If the heart rate remains below 60 beats per minute despite 30 seconds of adequate positive pressure ventilation, chest compressions should be initiated with a two-thumb encircling technique at a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio. Every birth should be attended by at least 1 person who can perform the initial steps of newborn resuscitation and initiate PPV, and whose only responsibility is the care of the newborn. According to the recommendations, suctioning is only necessary if the airway appears obstructed by fluid. If the heart rate remains less than 60/min despite 30 seconds of adequate PPV, chest compressions should be provided. Hand position is correct. While vascular access is being obtained, it may be reasonable to administer endotracheal epinephrine at a larger dose (0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg). To perform neonatal resuscitation effectively, individual providers and teams need training in the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Umbilical venous catheterization is the recommended vascular access, although it has not been studied. In this review, we provide the current recommendations for use of epinephrine during neonatal . If the heart rate remains less than 60/min despite these interventions, chest compressions can supply oxygenated blood to the brain until the heart rate rises. When intravenous access is not feasible, the intraosseous route may be considered. The use of radiant warmers, plastic bags and wraps (with a cap), increased room temperature, and warmed humidified inspired gases can be effective in preventing hypothermia in preterm babies in the delivery room. When blood loss is known or suspected based on history and examination, and there is no response to epinephrine, volume expansion is indicated. For newborns who are breathing, continuous positive airway pressure can help with labored breathing or persistent cyanosis. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program, which was initiated in 1987 to identify infants at risk of needing resuscitation and provide high-quality resuscitation, underwent major updates in 2006 and 2010. If there is a heart rate response: Continue uninterrupted ventilation until the infant begins to breathe adequately and the heart rate is above 100 min-1. The dosage interval for epinephrine is every 3 to 5 minutes if the heart rate remains less than 60/min, although an intravenous dose may be given as soon as umbilical access is obtained if response to endotracheal epinephrine has been inadequate.