Physical stimulation of newborn infants in the delivery room
Physical stimulation of newborn infants in the delivery room
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DOI:
10.1136/archdischild-2016-312311
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发表时间:
2018-03-01
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Kamlin, C. Omar Farouk
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作者:
Gaertner, Vincent D.;Flemmer, Sophie A.;Kamlin, C. Omar Farouk
Objective Neonatal resuscitation guidelines recommend that newborn infants are stimulated to assist with the establishment of regular respirations. The mode, site of application and frequency of stimulations are not stipulated in these guidelines. The effectiveness of stimulation in improving neonatal transition outcomes is poorly described.Methods We conducted a retrospective review of video recordings of neonatal resuscitation at a tertiary perinatal centre. Four different types of stimulation (drying, chest rub, back rub and foot flick) were defined a priori and the frequency and infant response were documented.Results A total of 120 video recordings were reviewed. Seventy-five (63%) infants received at least one episode of stimulation and 70 (58%) infants were stimulated within the first minute after birth. Stimulation was less commonly provided to infants