Use of laryngeal mask for neonatal resuscitation in Brazil: A national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation suggests using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) as an alternative to the face mask for performing positive pressure ventilation (PPV) in the delivery room in newborns ≥34 weeks. Because not much is known about the health professionals' familiarity in using LMA in Brazil, this study aimed to describe the health professionals' knowledge and practice of using LMA, who provide neonatal care in the country.

Methods

An online questionnaire containing 29 questions was sent to multi-healthcare professionals from different regions in the country through email and social media groups (WhatsApp®, Instagram®, Facebook®, ^and LinkedIn®). The participants anonymously answered the questions regarding their knowledge a

SUBMITTER: Lyra JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9792880 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature