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Newbornresuscitation
life supportof
the newborn infant

Assess baby with ABC approach


AT ALL TIMES CONSIDER COMMUNICATION AND HUMAN FACTORS

A = Airway B = Breathing C = Circulation

Follow
NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT ALGORITHM

Worrying or potentially NO
life-threatening features?

Observe and
YES re-assess as
necessary

Call for HELP

Potentially
Worrying
life-threatening
features
features

Treat potentially life Re-assess ABC


threatening features and
if necessary start CPR Consider DEF
Consider further
diagnostic tests and
Continue definitive treatments
NEWBORN LIFE SUPPORT

Reassess ABCDEF

Treat underlying cause

Assess baby with ABCDEF approach


D = Disability / Drugs / Dextrose E = Exposure / Environment F = Family

Remember thermal care, documentation and debriefing

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