A Novel Prototype Neonatal Resuscitator That Controls Tidal Volume and Ventilation Rate: A Comparati
The objective of this randomized controlled manikin trial was to examine tidal volume (VT) delivery and ventilation rate during mask positive pressure ventilation (PPV) with five different devices, including a volume-controlled prototype Next Step™ device for neonatal resuscitation. We hypothesized that VT and rate would be closest to target with the Next Step™. Twenty-five Neonatal Resuscitation Program providers provided mask PPV to a newborn manikin (simulated weight 1 kg)
Optimal Chest Compression Rate and Compression to Ventilation Ratio in Delivery Room Resuscitation:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) duration until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) influences survival and neurologic outcomes after delivery room (DR) CPR. High quality chest compressions (CC) improve cerebral and myocardial perfusion. Improved myocardial perfusion increases the likelihood of a faster ROSC. Thus, optimizing CC quality may improve outcomes both by preserving cerebral blood flow during CPR and by reducing the recovery time. CC quality is determined by
Impact of Changing Clinical Practices on Early Blood Gas Analyses in Very Preterm Infants and Their
BACKGROUND: Early studies suggest an association of abnormal carbon dioxide (PCO2) or oxygen (PO2) levels with adverse inpatient outcomes in very preterm babies. Recent resuscitation practice changes, such as targeted oxygen therapy, end-expiratory pressure, and rescue surfactant may influence these associations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the range of the initial partial pressures of PCO2 and PO2 in preterm neonates <33 weeks gestational age after birth an
Cerebral Tissue Oxygenation during Immediate Neonatal Transition and Resuscitation.
This article provides a review of cerebral tissue oxygenation during immediate transition after birth in human neonates. Recommended routine monitoring, especially if resuscitation is needed, during this period includes arterial oxygen saturation and heart rate measured by pulse oximetry and electrocardiogram. However, there is increasing interest to monitor in addition with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) the oxygenation of the brain. There is a different pattern of increa
Association between Brain and Kidney Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Early Postresuscitation Mortalit
BACKGROUND: Early outcome predictors after delivery room cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of asphyxiated newborns are needed. OBJECTIVES: To investigate if cerebral (rScO2) and renal (rSrO2) tissue oxygen saturation 30 min after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) are different between surviving versus nonsurviving piglets with asphyxia-induced cardiac arrest and CPR. Further, to investigate the relationship of rScO2 and rSrO2 to cardiac output (CO), blood pressure (B
Blood Pressure during the Immediate Neonatal Transition: Is the Mean Arterial Blood Pressure Relevan
BACKGROUND: Measurement of mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) is feasible during neonatal transition. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate a potential influence of MABP on the cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crSO2) in preterm and term infants during the immediate neonatal transition. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Preterm and term infants were included in this observational study. The crSO2 was measured by near-infrared spectroscopy with the INVOS 5100C (So
