GENERAL AND SPECIALISED PEDIATRICS (B)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Basic knowledges of neonatal resuscitation and neonatal care in delivery room (term, preterm and pathologic newborn).
Course contents summary
GUIDELINES OF NEONATAL RESUSCITATION.
NEONATAL CARE IN DELIVERY ROOM
Course contents
Basis of neonatal resuscitation.
Preparation of neonatal resuscitation.
Initial steps of resuscitation.
Positive pressure ventilation.
Endotracheal tubes and laryngeal mask.
Chest compression.
Drugs.
Resuscitation and stabilization of preterm newborn.
Special cases.
Ethics.
Recommended readings
Pescetto-De Cecco-Pecorari: GINECOLOGIA E OSTETRICIA. SEU ed, 2009.
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ostetrica. Le basi scientifico-culturali. Vol. 1-2-3. Ed. Piccin, 2013.
Società Italiana di Neonatologia:MANUALE DI RIANIMAZIONE NEONATALE 7° edizione.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Slides and audiovisual material. Practical simulations
Assessment methods and criteria
Basis of neonatal resuscitation
Preparation of neonatal resuscitation
Initial steps of resuscitation
Positive pressure ventilation
Endotracheal tubes and laryngeal mask
Chest compression
Drugs
Resuscitation and stabilization of preterm newborn
Special cases
Ethics.
