Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol - Resuscitation

Learn essential neonatal resuscitation practices in this comprehensive video lecture by Dr. Christian Umuhoza, part of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol series. Prepare for deliveries, identify prenatal risk factors, understand equipment and personnel requirements, and master the four levels of neonatal resuscitation. Gain practical skills in effective bag mask ventilation for newborns and explore key topics such as initial assessment, warming techniques, breathing evaluation, and chest compression methods. Delve into special situations like prematurity and hypovolemia, and apply knowledge through case studies. This OPENPediatrics resource, designed for healthcare clinicians worldwide, offers peer-reviewed content from international experts to enhance critical care for children across all resource settings.

Intro
Importance of Newborn Resuscitation
Which Newborns Need Resuscitation?
Risk Factors for Neonatal Resuscitation !
Order of Priority for Resuscitation
Conduct an Initial Assessment
Neonatal Resuscitation: Levels of Intervention
Warming the Newborn
Breathing Assessment
Ensure Effective Ventilation
Assess Heart Rate
Assess Color
Chest Compressions: Location
Chest Compressions: Two Techniques
Effective Chest Compressions
Risks Associated with Chest Compressions
Decide and Act
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Dilution of Adrenaline
Practice: Adrenaline Dosing
Special Situations: Prematurity
Special Situations: Hypovolemia
Case Study 1
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Key Points