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A 39-week gestation infant is delivered via spontaneous vaginal delivery. Immediately after birth, the infant is noted to be apneic, limp, and cyanotic. Arrange the following steps of neonatal resuscitation in the correct chronological order of escalation according to standard guidelines.

  1. 1Place the infant on a radiant warmer, dry the skin, and provide tactile stimulation.
  2. 2Evaluate the infant's heart rate and respiratory effort.
  3. 3Initiate positive pressure ventilation (PPV).
  4. 4Initiate chest compressions.
  5. 5Administer intravenous epinephrine.

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The correct sequence is: Warm/dry/stimulate -> Evaluate HR/breathing -> Positive pressure ventilation -> Chest compressions -> Intravenous epinephrine.
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) follows a strictly sequential algorithm that emphasizes establishing effective ventilation before circulation. The initial step for a non-vigorous infant is to provide warmth, dry the skin, and stimulate breathing. Next, the provider must evaluate the infant's respiratory effort and heart rate. If the infant remains apneic or the heart rate is less than 100/min, positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is initiated. If the heart rate falls below 60/min despite effective PPV, chest compressions are started. Finally, if the heart rate remains below 60/min despite coordinated PPV and chest compressions, intravenous epinephrine is administered.

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1
Recognize a depressed neonate requiring resuscitation.
Identify the need to immediately move the infant to the resuscitation warmer.
The infant is apneic, limp, and cyanotic at birth, precluding routine newborn care.
2
Apply initial stabilization measures.
Warm, dry, stimulate, and position the airway.
Basic initial interventions prevent heat loss and often resolve mild depression.
3
Assess the clinical response to initial steps.
Check respiratory effort and heart rate.
Dictates whether the resuscitation must escalate to respiratory support.
4
Escalate to active ventilation.
Begin positive pressure ventilation (PPV).
Required for persistent apnea, gasping, or a heart rate less than 100/min.
5
Escalate to circulatory support if bradycardia persists.
Start chest compressions.
Indicated if the heart rate remains less than 60/min despite adequate ventilation.
6
Administer emergency medication.
Give intravenous epinephrine.
Used when the heart rate remains less than 60/min despite adequate PPV and coordinated chest compressions.

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