Background: Because of concerns about harmful effects of 100% oxygen on newborn
infants, air has started to be used for resuscitation in the delivery room. Objective: To …

Objective To determine whether 2% chlorhexidine gluconate–70% isopropyl alcohol (CHX–
IA) is superior to 10% aqueous povidone–iodine (PI) in preventing catheter-related blood …

Objective To determine whether restricting the use of inotrope after diagnosis of low blood
pressure (BP) in the first 72 hours of life affects survival without significant brain injury at 36 …

Clinical assessment of an infant's heart rate (HR) in the delivery room (DR) has been
reported to be inaccurate. We compared auscultation of the HR using a stethoscope with …

Aim To determine whether IntelliVue (ECG plus Masimo pulse oximeter (PO)) measures
heart rate (HR) in low-risk newborns more quickly than Nellcor PO (PO alone). Methods …

Despite increased amounts of research, most of the evidence that supports treatment of
newborns in the delivery room is rated 'low'rather than 'high'quality. This assessment stems …

Background When intubating newborns, clinicians aim to position the endotracheal tube
(ETT) tip in the midtrachea. The depth to which ETTs should be inserted is often estimated …

Abnormal temperature in preterm infants increases their risk of complications of prematurity
and is an independent risk factor for death. 1 The International Liaison Committee on …

Objective To compare rectal and axillary temperatures in preterm newborns on admission to
the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Design Secondary analysis of data collected in a …

Trumping even 'the threshold of viability'and tongue tie, intubation may be the most emotive
subject in neonatology. Insertion of an endotracheal tube (ETT) for breathing support proved …