Neonatal Life Support: Intubation and Special Considerations
Neonatal Life Support: Intubation and Special Considerations is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 06/29/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 06/29/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Compromised neonates requiring more than routine care must be resuscitated to establish oxygenation. Interruption in oxygenation at birth can result in long-term organ damage or death. Prior to delivery, skilled healthcare providers should anticipate and prepare for neonates who may need complicated resuscitation. Accordingly, every birth should be prepared for resuscitation. The information presented is based on the 2021 American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for neonatal resuscitation; the Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP).
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
This course will focus on neonatal intubation, medications, and special resuscitation considerations.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Recognize when intubation is necessary, how to assess head and neck anatomy, and recall the steps to follow for correct intubation.
• Identify indications for medication administration and how to prepare for and administer medications during resuscitation.
• Recall special considerations in neonatal resuscitation.
