Stabilization and Resuscitation of Newborns

• Other Authors: Schwaberger, Bernhard (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Medicine; newborn; neonatal resuscitation; chest compressions; sustained inflation; neonate; fetal hemoglobin; oxygen saturation monitoring; pulse oximetry; inhaled nitric oxide; resuscitation; prematurity; persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn; pulmonary vascular resistance; hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction; ventricular fibrillation; defibrillation; perinatal asphyxia; hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy; therapeutic hypothermia; outcome; hypocapnia; hyperoxia; mechanical ventilation; cardiac output; cerebral oxygenation; term neonates; neonatal transition; epinephrine; flush volume; asphyxia; cardiac arrest; epinephrine concentrations; intubation; endotracheal tube; ventilation; acute respiratory failure; desaturation; neonatal intensive care unit; neonates; multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C); anti SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; COVID-19; meconium aspiration; oxygen saturation targets; persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn; ductus arteriosus; pulmonary blood flow; post-resuscitation; lung ultrasound; transition process; respiratory distress syndrome; VLBW neonate; blood sampling; blood transfusion; iatrogenic blood loss; infant; premature; term; bio-impedance; non-invasive cardiac output monitoring; meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF); meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS); cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2); nitric oxide (NO); nitric oxide synthase (NOS); (secure method for) umbilical venous catheter (UVC); UVC securement technique; neonatal emergency; disposable umbilical clamp; vascular access; n/a
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The majority of newborns do not need medical interventions to manage the neonatal transition after birth. However, every year millions of newborns worldwide require respiratory support immediately after birth, and another considerable number of newborns additionally require extensive resuscitation including chest compressions and drug administration. Despite a significant increase in knowledge and development of enhanced therapy strategies over the past few years, morbidity and mortality caused by failures in neonatal transition remain an important health issue. The purpose of this reprint is to support or introduce novel concepts and add information in the area of the "Stabilization and Resuscitation of Newborns", aiming to improve neonatal care and, as the major objective, to enhance neuro-developmental outcomes.