NRP Ch 6-8 8th edition

NRP Ch 6-8 8th edition

A new born is apneic at birth. The baby does not improve with the initial steps, and
positive- pressure ventilation is started. After 30 seconds the heart rate has
increased from 40 bpm to 80 bpm.


Should chest compression be started?
Should PPV continue? -ANSW- Chest compression should NOT be started.
PPV should continue


A new born is apneic at birth. The baby does not improve with the initial steps or
positive- pressure ventilation. An ET tube is inserted properly, the chest moves
with ventilation, bilateral breath sounds are present, and ventilation has continued
for another 30 seconds. The heart rate remains 40 BPM.


Should chest compression be started?
Should PPV continue? -ANSW- Chest compressions should be started
PPV should continue


Where to do compressions on a new born? -ANSW- Just below the nipple line


The correct depth of chest compression is approximately? -ANSW- 1/3 of the
anterior- posterior diameter of the chest


The ratio of chest compression to ventilation is -ANSW- 3 compressions to 1
ventilation