Devices used for stabilisation of newborn infants at birth

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2018 Jan;103(1):F66-F71. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-310797. Epub 2017 Oct 27.

Abstract

This review examines devices used during newborn stabilisation. Evidence for their use to optimise the thermal, respiratory and cardiovascular management in the delivery room is presented. Mechanisms of action and rationale of use are described, current developments are presented and areas of future research are highlighted.

Keywords: newborn; stabilization.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Delivery Rooms / organization & administration*
  • Equipment and Supplies / classification*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Parturition*
  • Perinatal Care / methods*