Complications During and Immediately After Delivery
Classroom Productions, Inc
Most babies are born healthy and need no specialized interventions. However, about 10% of newborns do need assistance with breathing or admission to a NICU. This program examines the range of complications that may be present during or immediately after delivery. It begins with a discussion of preparation and initial assessment. It then presents the range of immediate interventions for an unstable baby, focusing on airway, breathing, and cardiovascular interventions. Next, special considerations are discussed including: premature births, diaphragmatic hernia, robin syndrome, choanal atresia, meconium aspiration, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus.