Question

You are at the resuscitation of a newborn who is gasping and has a heart rate of 60 beats per minute. what is the most important action you can take?

Answer 1

place newborn in sniffing position and have team prepare intubation

Answer 2

Provide positive-pressure ventilation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive pressure ventilation should be applied to the baby's airway through masks or other interfaces without the use of tracheal intubation because the baby is still very sensitive. This procedure is indicated for panting newborns because it is easy to apply and remove, preserves the upper airways, ensures greater comfort of the baby, avoids resistive work of the tracheal tube and the complications of intubation itself, such as upper airway trauma or nosocomial pneumonia.