Table 1

Timeline of simulated interventions in the delivery room compared with recommended times

InterventionGoal (s)Actual time (s)
Auscultation of HR3026±15
Accuracy of HR assessment100%6/10 (60%)
Initiation of PPV3040±15
Placement of pulse oximetry60–90157±120
CPR initiation60–90145±77
Intubation120–180112±38
Placement of UVC180–240354±100
Initial dose of intravenous adrenaline240–300392±105
Initial dose of volume300–350472±120
Discontinuing resuscitation10 min after initial intravenous adrenaline dose17 min±20 s
  • CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; HR, heart rate; PPV, positive pressure ventilation; UVC, umbilical venous catheter.