Study note

Evaluation after initial neonatal resuscitation steps

THE CONTEXT

After initial steps, reassessment focuses on respiration, heart rate, and color or oxygen saturation.

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Assess respiration by observing chest movements.

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Assess heart rate by auscultating the heart or palpating umbilical cord pulsations.

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Count beats or pulsations for 6 seconds and multiply by 10 to obtain the heart rate per minute; 14 beats in 6 seconds corresponds to 140/minute.

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Evaluate color or measure oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry.

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