Resuscitation of the newborn
\r\nEssential Newborn Care
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- Apply tetracyline ointment to the eyes \r\n
- Give Vitamin K 1mg IM once \r\n
- Weigh the baby \r\n
- Put baby skin to skin with the mother \r\n
- \r\n Do not leave the baby alone\r\n \r\n
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\r\n \r\n Ensuring adequate warmth and ventilation (either by mask or intubation) is much more important\r\n than administering any medicines.\r\n
\r\nThe following may be useful:
\r\n| Medicine | \r\nCodes | \r\nPaed dose | \r\nFrequency | \r\n
|---|---|---|---|
| \r\n naloxane neonatal 20mcg/ml im \r\n NB: Note strength\r\n | \r\n B V | \r\n< 0 to 1kg: 10mcg = 0.5ml | \r\nrepeat as necessary | \r\n
| 1 to 2kg: 20mcg = 1ml | \r\n|||
| 2 to 3kg: 30mcg = 1.5ml | \r\n|||
| more than 4kg: 40mcg = 2ml | \r\n|||
| adrenaline dilute 1:10 000 | \r\nC V | \r\n10mcg 1ml/kg | \r\nrepeat as necessary | \r\n
| Medicine | \r\nCodes | \r\nPaed dose | \r\n
|---|---|---|
| \r\n sodium bicarbonate\r\n \r\n slow iv 4.2%\r\n | \r\n B N | \r\n4 to 6 ml/kg | \r\n
Helping babies survive
\r\n\r\n Every newborn baby must receive the "Essential Care for Every Baby" package of care is\r\n essential for preventing and managing common illnesses in the first 24hrs of life when newborn\r\n mortality is highest\r\n
\r\n See management algorithm on the next page\r\n