The following knowledge gaps require further research: For all these gaps, it is important that we have information on outcomes considered critical or important by both healthcare providers and families of newborn infants. Glucose levels should be monitored as soon as practical after advanced resuscitation, with treatment as indicated. The science of neonatal resuscitation applies to newly born infants transitioning from the fluid-filled environment of the womb to the air-filled environment of the birthing room and to newborns in the days after birth. When blood loss is known or suspected based on history and examination, and there is no response to epinephrine, volume expansion is indicated. A meta-analysis of 5 randomized and quasirandomized trials enrolling term and late preterm newborns showed no difference in rates of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). *In this situation, intravascular means intravenous or intraosseous. Metrics. Two observational studies found an association between hyperthermia and increased morbidity and mortality in very preterm (moderate quality) and very low-birth-weight neonates (very low quality). Randomized controlled studies and observational studies in settings where therapeutic hypothermia is available (with very low certainty of evidence) describe variable rates of survival without moderate-to-severe disability in babies who achieve ROSC after 10 minutes or more despite continued resuscitation. Adaptive trials, comparative effectiveness designs, and those using cluster randomization may be suitable for some questions, such as the best approach for MSAF in nonvigorous infants. RCTs and observational studies of warming adjuncts, alone and in combination, demonstrate reduced rates of hypothermia in very preterm and very low-birth-weight babies. Rapid and effective response and performance are critical to good newborn outcomes. Breathing: Assist breathing with PPV if baby apneic, gasping, or bradycardic. Please see updates below from RQI Partners, the company that is providing the NRP Learning Platform TM and RQI for NRP. Oximetry is used to target the natural range of oxygen saturation levels that occur in term babies. All Rights Reserved. Use of ECG for heart rate detection does not replace the need for pulse oximetry to evaluate oxygen saturation or the need for supplemental oxygen. In a retrospective study, volume infusion was given more often for slow response of bradycardia to resuscitation than for overt hypovolemia. In circumstances of altered or impaired transition, effective neonatal resuscitation reduces the risk of mortality and morbidity. Expert neonatal and bioethical committees have agreed that, in certain clinical conditions, it is reasonable not to initiate or to discontinue life-sustaining efforts while continuing to provide supportive care for babies and families.1,2,4, If the heart rate remains undetectable and all steps of resuscitation have been completed, it may be reasonable to redirect goals of care. Copyright 2023 American Academy of Family Physicians. Neonatal resuscitation teams may therefore benefit from ongoing booster training, briefing, and debriefing. Exothermic mattresses may be effective in preventing hypothermia in preterm babies. Ninety percent of infants transition safely, and it is up to the physician to assess risk factors, identify the nearly 10 percent of infants who need resuscitation, and respond appropriately. In term infants, delaying clamping increases hematocrit and iron levels without increasing rates of phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal intensive care, or mortality. Babies who have failed to respond to PPV and chest compressions require vascular access to infuse epinephrine and/or volume expanders. Heart rate assessment is best performed by auscultation. Early cord clamping (within 30 seconds) may interfere with healthy transition because it leaves fetal blood in the placenta rather than filling the newborns circulating volume. 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. Endotracheal suctioning may be useful in nonvigorous infants with respiratory depression born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The initiation of chest compressions in newborn babies with a heart rate less than 60/min is based on expert opinion because there are no clinical or physiological human studies addressing this question. Unauthorized use prohibited. Appropriate resuscitation must be available for each of the more than 4 million infants born annually in the United States. These guidelines apply primarily to the newly born baby who is transitioning from the fluid-filled womb to the air-filled room. Early skin-to-skin contact benefits healthy newborns who do not require resuscitation by promoting breastfeeding and temperature stability. One large retrospective review found that 0.04% of newborns received volume resuscitation in the delivery room, confirming that it is a relatively uncommon event. A randomized study showed similar success in providing effective ventilation using either laryngeal mask airway or endotracheal tube. The immediate care of newly born babies involves an initial assessment of gestation, breathing, and tone. Your team is caring for a term newborn whose heart rate is 50 bpm after receiving effective ventilation, chest compressions, and intravenous epinephrine administration. Preterm and term newborns without good muscle tone or without breathing and crying should be brought to the radiant warmer for resuscitation. The dose of epinephrine can be re-peated after 3-5 minutes if the initial dose is ineffective or can be repeated immediately if initial dose is given by endo-tracheal tube in the absence of an intravenous access. When providing chest compressions in a newborn, it may be reasonable to repeatedly deliver 3 compressions followed by an inflation (3:1 ratio). Wrapping, in addition to radiant heat, improves admission temperature of preterm infants. Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. 7 p.m. CT 0.5 mL (if you are using the 0.1 mg/kg dose.) Identification of risk factors for resuscitation may indicate the need for additional personnel and equipment. If the neonate's heart rate is less than 60 bpm after optimal ventilation for 30 seconds, the oxygen concentration should be increased to 100% with commencement of chest compressions. When the need for resuscitation is not anticipated, delays in assisting a newborn who is not breathing may increase the risk of death.1,5,13 Therefore, every birth should be attended by at least 1 person whose primary responsibility is the newborn and who is trained to begin PPV without delay.24, A risk assessment tool that evaluates risk factors present during pregnancy and labor can identify newborns likely to require advanced resuscitation; in these cases, a team with more advanced skills should be mobilized and present at delivery.5,7 In the absence of risk stratification, up to half of babies requiring PPV may not be identified before delivery.6,13, A standardized equipment checklist is a comprehensive list of critical supplies and equipment needed in a given clinical setting. Before every birth, a standardized risk factors assessment tool should be used to assess perinatal risk and assemble a qualified team on the basis of that risk. It may be possible to identify conditions in which withholding or discontinuation of resuscitative efforts may be reasonably considered by families and care providers. Reduce the inflation pressure if the chest is moving well. Term newborns with good muscle tone who are breathing or crying should be brought to their mother's chest routinely. Tactile stimulation is reasonable in newborns with ineffective respiratory effort, but should be limited to drying the infant and rubbing the back and the soles of the feet. A randomized trial showed that endotracheal suctioning of vigorous. Supplemental oxygen: 100 vs. 21 percent (room air). What is true about a pneumothorax in the newborn? With secondary apnea, the heart rate continues to drop, and blood pressure decreases as well. Epinephrine dosing may be repeated every three to five minutes if the heart rate remains less than 60 beats per minute. Median time to ROSC and cumulative epinephrine dose required were not different. 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. ** After completing the initial steps of providing warmth, positioning the infant in the sniffing position, clearing the airway and evaluate the infant's response with the following: Dallas, TX 75231, Customer Service A large observational study found that delaying PPV increases risk of death and prolonged hospitalization. Among the most important changes are to not intervene with endotracheal suctioning in vigorous infants born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid (although endotracheal suctioning may be appropriate in nonvigorous infants); to provide positive pressure ventilation with one of three devices when necessary; to begin resuscitation of term infants using room air or blended oxygen; and to have a pulse oximeter readily available in the delivery room. The airway is cleared (if necessary), and the infant is dried. For nonvigorous newborns (presenting with apnea or ineffective breathing effort) delivered through MSAF, routine laryngoscopy with or without tracheal suctioning is not recommended. . The temperature of newly born babies should be maintained between 36.5C and 37.5C after birth through admission and stabilization. Once the infant is brought to the warmer, the head is kept in the sniffing position to open the airway. Radiant warmers and other warming adjuncts are suggested for babies who require resuscitation at birth, especially very preterm and very low-birth-weight babies. Intravenous epinephrine is preferred because plasma epinephrine levels increase much faster than with endotracheal administration. Test your knowledge with our free Neonatal Resuscitation Practice Test provided below in order to prepare you for our official online exam. A prospective study showed that the use of an exhaled carbon dioxide detector is useful to verify endotracheal intubation. In newly born babies receiving resuscitation, if there is no heart rate and all the steps of resuscitation have been performed, cessation of resuscitation efforts should be discussed with the team and the family. None of these studies evaluate outcomes of resuscitation that extends beyond 20 minutes of age, by which time the likelihood of intact survival was very low. For babies requiring vascular access at the time of delivery, the umbilical vein is the recommended route. The AAP released the 8th edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in June 2021. A systematic review (low to moderate certainty) of 6 RCTs showed that early skin-to-skin contact promotes normothermia in healthy neonates. Suctioning may be considered if PPV is required and the airway appears obstructed. Please contact the American Heart Association at ECCEditorial@heart.org or 1-214-706-1886 to request a long description of . In other situations, clamping and cutting of the cord may also be deferred while respiratory, cardiovascular, and thermal transition is evaluated and initial steps are undertaken. For this reason, neonatal resuscitation should begin with PPV rather than with chest compressions.2,3 Delays in initiating ventilatory support in newly born infants increase the risk of death.1, The adequacy of ventilation is measured by a rise in heart rate and, less reliably, chest expansion. Intraosseous needles are reasonable, but local complications have been reported. Excessive chest wall movement should be avoided.2,6, In spontaneously breathing preterm infants with respiratory distress, either CPAP or endotracheal intubation with mechanical ventilation may be used.1,5,6, In preterm infants less than 32 weeks' gestation, an initial oxygen concentration of more than 21 percent (30 to 40 percent), but less than 100 percent should be used. For nonvigorous newborns delivered through MSAF who have evidence of airway obstruction during PPV, intubation and tracheal suction can be beneficial. A multicenter, case-control study identified 10 perinatal risk factors that predict the need for advanced neonatal resuscitation. Cord milking in preterm infants should be avoided because of increased risk of intraventricular hemorrhage. Positive pressure ventilation should be provided at 40 to 60 inflations per minute with peak inflation pressures up to 30 cm of water in term newborns and 20 to 25 cm of water in preterm infants. Every birth should be attended by one person who is assigned, trained, and equipped to initiate resuscitation and deliver positive pressure ventilation. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; ECG, electrocardiographic; ETT, endotracheal tube; HR, heart rate; IV, intravenous; O2, oxygen; Spo2, oxygen saturation; and UVC, umbilical venous catheter. Available for purchase at https://shop.aap.org/textbook-of-neonatal-resuscitation-8th-edition-paperback/ (NOTE: This book features a full text reading experience. When feasible, well-designed multicenter randomized clinical trials are still optimal to generate the highest-quality evidence. Watch a recording of Innov8te NRP: An Introduction to the NRP 8th Edition: Three webinars hosted by RQI Partners to discuss changes to the 8 th edition NRP and the new RQI for NRP Posted 2/19/21. Together with other professional societies, the AHA has provided interim guidance for basic and advanced life support in adults, children, and neonates with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. When intravenous access is not feasible, the intraosseous route may be considered. Tactile stimulation should be limited to drying an infant and rubbing the back and soles of the feet.21,22 There may be some benefit from repeated tactile stimulation in preterm babies during or after providing PPV, but this requires further study.23 If, at initial assessment, there is visible fluid obstructing the airway or a concern about obstructed breathing, the mouth and nose may be suctioned. In a meta-analysis of 8 RCTs involving 1344 term and late preterm infants with moderate-to-severe encephalopathy and evidence of intrapartum asphyxia, therapeutic hypothermia resulted in a significant reduction in the combined outcome of mortality or major neurodevelopmental disability to 18 months of age (odds ratio 0.75; 95% CI, 0.680.83). Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT A meta-analysis of 3 RCTs (low certainty of evidence) and a further single RCT suggest that nonvigorous newborns delivered through MSAF have the same outcomes (survival, need for respiratory support, or neurodevelopment) whether they are suctioned before or after the initiation of PPV. Oximetry and electrocardiography are important adjuncts in babies requiring resuscitation. When do chest compressions stop NRP? Care (Updated May 2019)*, 2020 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2020 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2015 Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Recognition, Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Policies, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports Training Kit, Resuscitation Quality Improvement Program (RQI), COVID-19 Resources for CPR & Resuscitation, Claiming Your AHA Continuing Education Credits, International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. In babies who appear to have ineffective respiratory effort after birth, tactile stimulation is reasonable. Effective and timely resuscitation at birth could therefore improve neonatal outcomes further. It is important to continue PPV and chest compressions while preparing to deliver medications. Consequently, all newly born babies should be attended to by at least 1 person skilled and equipped to provide PPV. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease or high blood pressure; asthma; Parkinson's disease; depression or mental illness; a thyroid disorder; or. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference. One RCT in resource-limited settings found that plastic coverings reduced the incidence of hypothermia, but they were not directly compared with uninterrupted skin-to-skin care. If it is possible to identify such conditions at or before birth, it is reasonable not to initiate resuscitative efforts. In term and preterm newly born infants, it is reasonable to initiate PPV with an inspiratory time of 1 second or less. The current guideline, therefore, concludes with a summary of current gaps in neonatal research and some potential strategies to address these gaps. The writing groups then drafted, reviewed, and approved recommendations, assigning to each a Level of Evidence (LOE; ie, quality) and Class of Recommendation (COR; ie, strength) (Table(link opens in new window)).11. 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 is reasonable to provide PPV at a rate of 40 to 60 inflations per minute. 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. If skilled health care professionals are available, infants weighing less than 1 kg, 1 to 3 kg, and 3 kg or more can be intubated with 2.5-, 3-, and 3.5-mm endotracheal tubes, respectively. (Heart rate is 50/min.) All guidelines were reviewed and approved for publication by the AHA Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee and AHA Executive Committee. The potential benefit or harm of sustained inflations between 1 and 10 seconds is uncertain.2,29. The primary objective of neonatal resuscitation is effective ventilation; an increase in heart rate indicates effective ventilation. If the baby is bradycardic (HR <60 per minute) after 90 seconds of resuscitation with a lower concentration of oxygen, oxygen concentration should be increased to 100% until recovery of a normal heart rate (Class IIb, LOE B). Administer epinephrine, preferably intravenously, if response to chest compressions is poor. Rate is 40 - 60/min. Case series in preterm infants have found that most preterm infants can be resuscitated using PPV inflation pressures in the range of 20 to 25 cm H. An observational study including 1962 infants between 23 and 33 weeks gestational age reported lower rates of mortality and chronic lung disease when giving PPV with PEEP versus no PEEP. Table 1. Delayed umbilical cord clamping was recommended for both term and preterm neonates in 2015. Hypothermia (temperature less than 36C) should be prevented due to an increased risk of adverse outcomes. The chest compression technique of using two thumbs, with the fingers encircling the chest and supporting the back, achieved better results in swine models compared with the technique of using two fingers, with a second hand supporting the back. Epinephrine can cause increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Part 5: neonatal resuscitation: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Prevention of hypothermia continues to be an important focus for neonatal resuscitation. Prevention of hyperthermia (temperature greater than 38C) is reasonable due to an increased risk of adverse outcomes. Most RCTs in well-resourced settings would routinely manage at-risk babies under a radiant warmer. Approximately 10% of newborns require assistance to breathe after birth.13,5,13 Newborn resuscitation requires training, preparation, and teamwork. During chest compressions, an ECG should be used for the rapid and accurate assessment of heart rate. Epinephrine is indicated if the heart rate remains below 60 beats per minute despite 60 seconds of chest compressions and adequate ventilation. Very low-quality evidence from 8 nonrandomized studies. In a randomized trial, the use of sodium bicarbonate in the delivery room did not improve survival or neurologic outcome. Circulation. The primary goal of neonatal care at birth is to facilitate transition. The ILCOR task force review, when comparing PPV with sustained inflation breaths, defined PPV to have an inspiratory time of 1 second or less, based on expert opinion. Comprehensive disclosure information for peer reviewers is listed in Appendix 2(link opens in new window). monitored. Hyperthermia should be avoided.1,2,6, Delivery room temperature should be set at at least 78.8F (26C) for infants less than 28 weeks' gestation.6. The wet cloth beneath the infant is changed.5 Respiratory effort is assessed to see if the infant has apnea or gasping respiration, and the heart rate is counted by feeling the umbilical cord pulsations or by auscultating the heart for six seconds (e.g., heart rate of six in six seconds is 60 beats per minute [bpm]). Premature animals exposed to brief high tidal volume ventilation (from high PIP) develop lung injury, impaired gas exchange, and decreased lung compliance. Numerous nonrandomized quality improvement (very low to low certainty) studies support the use of warming adjunct bundles.. Several animal studies found that ventilation with high volumes caused lung injury, impaired gas exchange, and reduced lung compliance in immature animals. When should I check heart rate after epinephrine? Breakdowns in teamwork and communication can lead to perinatal death and injury.15 Team training in simulated resuscitations improves performance and has the potential to improve outcomes.16,17 Ultimately, being able to perform bag and mask ventilation and work in coordination with a team are important for effective neonatal resuscitation. 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. Exhaled carbon dioxide detectors to confirm endotracheal tube placement. Immediate, unlimited access to all AFP content, Immediate, unlimited access to this issue's content. For infants born at less than 28 wk of gestation, cord milking is not recommended. While there has been research to study the potential effectiveness of providing longer, sustained inflations, there may be potential harm in providing sustained inflations greater than 10 seconds for preterm newborns. Consider pneumothorax. In a retrospective review, early hypoglycemia was a risk factor for brain injury in infants with acidemia requiring resuscitation. Compared with preterm infants receiving early cord clamping, those receiving delayed cord clamping were less likely to receive medications for hypotension in a meta-analysis of 6 RCTs. Preterm infants less than 32 weeks' gestation are more likely to develop hyperoxemia with the initial use of 100 percent oxygen, and develop hypoxemia with 21 percent oxygen compared with an initial concentration of 30 or 90 percent oxygen. 7272 Greenville Ave. Copyright 2021 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. If the heart rate is less than 100 bpm and/or the infant has apnea or gasping respiration, positive pressure ventilation (PPV) via face mask is initiated with 21 percent oxygen (room air) or blended oxygen, and the pulse oximeter probe is applied to the right hand/wrist to monitor heart rate and oxygen saturation.5,6 The heart rate is reassessed after 30 seconds, and if it is less than 100 bpm, PPV is optimized to ensure adequate ventilation, and heart rate is checked again in 30 seconds.57 If the heart rate is less than 60 bpm after 30 seconds of effective PPV, chest compressions are started with continued PPV with 100 percent oxygen (3:1 ratio of compressions to ventilation; 90 compressions and 30 breaths per minute) for 45 to 60 seconds.57 If the heart rate continues to be less than 60 bpm despite adequate ventilation and chest compressions, epinephrine is administered via umbilical venous catheter (or less optimally via endotracheal tube).57, Depending on the skill of the resuscitator, the infant can be intubated and PPV delivered via endotracheal tube if chest compressions are needed or if bag and mask ventilation is prolonged or ineffective (with no chest rise).5 Heart rate, respiratory effort, and color are reassessed and verbalized every 30 seconds as PPV and chest compressions are performed. Evidence for optimal dose, timing, and route of administration of epinephrine during neonatal resuscitation comes largely from extrapolated adult or animal literature. Suctioning may be considered for suspected airway obstruction. Team briefings promote effective teamwork and communication, and support patient safety.8,1012, During an uncomplicated term or late preterm birth, it may be reasonable to defer cord clamping until after the infant is placed on the mother and assessed for breathing and activity. These 2020 AHA neonatal resuscitation guidelines are based on the extensive evidence evaluation performed in conjunction with the ILCOR and affiliated ILCOR member councils. The 2 thumbencircling hands technique achieved greater depth, less fatigue, and less variability with each compression compared with the 2-finger technique. The baby could attempt to breathe and then endure primary apnea. Approximately 10% of infants require help to begin breathing at birth, and 1% need intensive resuscitation. After 30 seconds, Rescuer 2 evaluates heart rate. Briefing has been defined as a discussion about an event that is yet to happen to prepare those who will be involved and thereby reduce the risk of failure or harm.4 Debriefing has been defined as a discussion of actions and thought processes after an event to promote reflective learning and improve clinical performance5 or a facilitated discussion of a clinical event focused on learning and performance improvement.6 Briefing and debriefing have been recommended for neonatal resuscitation training since 20107 and have been shown to improve a variety of educational and clinical outcomes in neonatal, pediatric, and adult simulation-based and clinical studies.
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