Foundations of neonatal resuscitation -- Anticipating and preparing for resuscitation -- Initial steps of newborn care -- Positive-pressure ventilation -- Endotracheal intubation -- Chest compressions -- Medications -- Resuscitation and stabilization of babies born preterm -- Post-resuscitation care -- Special considerations -- Ethics and care at the end of life.
Summary
"The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). The course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn to hospital staff who care for newborns at the time of delivery"-- Provided by publisher.