Resuscitation of the newborn

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1987 Sep;30(3):611-20. doi: 10.1097/00003081-198709000-00015.

Abstract

The simple mnemonic ABCDE summarizes the five key principles of neonatal resuscitation: 1. Airway 2. Breathing 3. Circulation 4. Drugs 5. Evaluation of concurrent and causative problems and maintenance of a neutral thermal Environment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics / adverse effects
  • Apgar Score
  • Asphyxia Neonatorum / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / etiology
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / physiopathology
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / therapy*
  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
  • Resuscitation*
  • Shock / therapy

Substances

  • Anesthetics