0 - no pulse, 1 - pulse between 1 and 100, 2 - pulse greater than 100
APGAR Activity
0 - no movement, 1 - only slight activity (flex extremities), 2 - move around normal
What if baby exhibits cyanosis of face or torso
supplemental oxygen at 10-15 liters per minute with tubing placed close to infant's mouth
How much blood loss is normal after delivering the baby and placenta?
500 cc
Apgar scale
evaluation protocol for newborns
artificial ventilation rate during neonatal resuscitation
40 to 60 per minute - rapid, small puffs - reassess in 30 seconds
What is preeclampsia?
complication during pregnancy where woman retains large amounts of fluid and has hypertension. She may also experience seizures or coma. very dangerous to baby.
What if heart rate is less than 60 minute
initiate chest compressions at rate of 120 per minute - 90 compressions and 30 ventilations each minute
What is placenta previa?
placenta is formed in an abnormal location like low in uterus and close to or over the cervical opening, not allowing normal delivery, causes excessive prebirth bleeding - cervix dilates, the placenta tears
