The new European resuscitation council guidelines on newborn resuscitation and support of the transition of infants at birth: An educational article

Abstract

In this educational article, we summarize the changes in the new European Resuscitation Council guidelines on Newborn Resuscitation and Support of the Transition of Infants at Birth, emphasizing important aspects for the pediatric anesthesiologist including umbilical cord management, airway management, inflation pressure, and oxygen in relation with gestational age and situation. Using a fictitious case to illustrate the main points, we give a summary of the changes and the evidence behind them.

Keywords: age; critical care; education; neonate.