pediatrics
Neonatal Resuscitation
Introduction
Extensive Perinatal Physiology accompany the birth process, sometimes unmasking conditions that posed no problem during intrauterine life. For that reason, a person with neonatal resuscitation skills must attend each birth. About 10% of neonates require some respiratory assistance at birth. Fewer than 1% need extensive resuscitation. There are numerous causes of respiratory depression requiring resuscitation at birth (see table). The need for resuscitation rises significantly if birthweight is<1500 g. 