Ventilation practices and preparedness of healthcare providers in term newborn resuscitation: A comprehensive survey study in Austrian hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Aim of the study

Although neonatal resuscitation is rare, and high-risk births usually occur in specialised centres, unexpected resuscitation measures may be necessary during births that are initially considered low-risk. This survey assessed the practices of healthcare providers in Austrian hospitals for postnatal resuscitation and evaluated their self-assessed airway management skills for newborns.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to all staff members responsible for the postnatal care of newborns in hospitals with obstetrics in Austria through the heads of departments (paediatrics, obstetrics, and anaesthesiology). The results are presented in terms of hospital care level and birth volume.

Results

In total, 79.5 % of all hospitals with maternity units in Au

SUBMITTER: Schwindt EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11570964 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature