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After positive pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate increases from 80 to 120 beats per minute. the emt should:

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EMT must evaluate whether the newborn is breathing spontaneously and oxygen saturation. If newborn show difficulty in breathing, continuous positive airway pressure can be given. For a newborn with low oxygen saturation, give oxygen supplementation.
Don't forget to evaluate patient glucose and fluid level.
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