SAQ 454 – Paediatrics – initial neonatal assessment and resuscitation

You are working in a non-tertiary emergency department without an on-site paediatric service. A 30-year-old woman at 39 weeks gestation arrives in advanced labour. A colleague with obstetric experience manages the mother and delivery; your role is to manage the infant after delivery.

List five (5) key examination features in the infant's initial assessment and provide examination details for each.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Examination feature</th> <th>Details</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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The infant is born cyanosed with no respiratory effort. List five (5) key management steps in the first 2-3 minutes.

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