Question

A full-term baby is born emergency C-section with bradycardia category three fetal heart rate tracing the baby is limp and not breathing after the initial steps of resuscitation what is the next step in the resuscitation

Answer 1

1. Be prepared for a difficult airway. Airway edema may necessitate use of a smaller ETT. Regurgitation is more common. Desaturation will occur more quickly because of decreased FRC and increased oxygen demands

2. Chest compressions should be done slightly higher on the sternum

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