In the newborn, chest compression should be started if the heart rate is –
Correct Answer: <60/min.
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., < 60/min. NewbornInfantChildAdultCommentsAge criteria 0-1 year1-14 years (medical personal) 1 -8 yrs (lay-re scuers)> 14 yrs for (medical personal) l -8 yrs (lay-rescuers)Previously child was 1-8 yearsfor allPulse checkHeart (Auscultation)Brachial femoralCarotidcarotid/femora] Compression areaLower 1/3 of sternumMidstemum (line below intersection of intermammaiy line)Midsternum (2 finger above intersection of intermammary line)Lower 1/3 sterum (2 finger above xiphisternum) Compression method2 thumb with encircled chest2-3 fingersHeel of one handHeel of two hand one locked over otherCompression for new born should be started if HR < 60/minSternal depth1/2-1 inch1/2-1 inch1-1/4 inch1-114 inch Compression rate90/min.KK)/min100/min1 OG/min Ventilation rateIf compression is also provided simultaneouslyIf only ventilation i: to be provided i.e., pulses are present 30/min.8-10/min.8-10/min.8-10/min. 40-60/min12-20/min12-20/min.10-12/min. Compression ventilation ratio # without advanced airway in place (i.e. vent, by mouth to mouth or nose, bag & mask vent.)3:1 with pause for ventilation (synchronized) (90 compression with 30 breaths)30:2 for single resuscitator 15:2 for two resuscitators30:2 for single resuscitator 15:2 for two resuscitators30:2 irrespective of no. of resuscitatorsPreviously it was - 15:2 before intubation.# with an advanced airway in place (i.e., endotracheal tube, LMA, combitube, tracheostomy tube)- same -100 compression-'min and 8-10 breath' min. without any synchronization (i.e., no pause for ventilation)100 compression and 8-10 breath/per min without synchronization100 compression 8-10 breath/min without any synchronizationPreviously it was 5:1 after intubation
Category:
Unknown
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now