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Neonatal Resuscitation Essentials

Preparation, initial steps, ventilation and post-resuscitation care.

Reviewed 17 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Effective neonatal resuscitation begins before birth with team briefing, equipment checks and role allocation. Warmth, positioning and effective positive-pressure ventilation are central.\n\nFollow the current national resuscitation algorithm and reassess heart rate at each prescribed interval.