Breathing at birth: neonatal resuscitation in the golden minute of life
At the time of delivery, the process of transition of the baby from the mother’s womb to the extra uterine environment is among the most complex adaptations that a human faces in different phases of life. This transition involves both physiological and anatomical changes in the baby that occurs i...
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Ibn Sina Trust
2023
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/104398/1/104398_Breathing%20at%20birth.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/104398/2/104398_Breathing%20at%20Birth_WOS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/104398/13/104398_Breathing%20at%20Birth_SCOPUS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/104398/ https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJMS/article/view/64984 |
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| Summary: | At the time of delivery, the process of transition of the baby from the mother’s womb to the extra
uterine environment is among the most complex adaptations that a human faces in different
phases of life. This transition involves both physiological and anatomical changes in the baby
that occurs in a relatively short span of time. While most babies can smoothly undergo this
transition without much difficulty, there are indeed many who face difficulties in this complex
phase resulting in perinatal asphyxia evident by delayed or absent crying, cyanosis, generalized
hypotonia, and so on. An astute assessment is needed to identify these babies at birth who are
at risk of death or severe complications in the future. After identification, prompt management
and resuscitation should be started immediately after birth to ensure the survival of these babies.
The first moments after birth are vital, and the first 60 seconds after delivery is known as the
golden minute of life. In case a baby does need resuscitation, it is imperative that the baby gets
identified and effective resuscitation starts in the golden minute of life. The longer resuscitation
is delayed, the more the chance of death or future complications. This paper attempts to describe
the steps of neonatal resuscitation of newborn babies suffering from perinatal asphyxia to help
them establish effective breathing after birth. |
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