A 39-week gestation neonate is delivered via emergency cesarean section due to a severe placental abruption. At birth, the infant is profoundly limp, cyanotic, and exhibits no spontaneous respiratory effort. Arrange the following steps of neonatal resuscitation in the correct chronological sequence, assuming the infant exhibits no clinical improvement and the heart rate persistently remains below 60/min despite an adequate duration of each successive intervention.
- 1Place the infant under a radiant warmer, dry thoroughly, and stimulate
- 2Initiate mask positive pressure ventilation (PPV) and apply a pulse oximeter
- 3Perform endotracheal intubation
- 4Begin chest compressions coordinated with positive pressure ventilation
- 5Administer epinephrine via an umbilical venous catheter
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The correct sequence prioritizes establishing ventilation before circulation: 1. Place under warmer, dry, and stimulate; 2. Initiate mask PPV; 3. Perform endotracheal intubation; 4. Begin chest compressions; 5. Administer umbilical venous epinephrine.
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) algorithm follows a strict stepwise progression that prioritizes ventilation over circulation. The sequence begins with initial warming and stimulation. If apnea or bradycardia persists, positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is initiated. If the heart rate remains < 60/min despite effective PPV, the airway should be secured via endotracheal intubation, followed immediately by coordinated chest compressions. Pharmacologic intervention with epinephrine is strictly reserved for neonates whose heart rate remains < 60/min despite 60 seconds of high-quality chest compressions and adequate ventilation.
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