Heart Rate Assessment Immediately after Birth
Alexandra Hospital · Royal Alexandra Hospital · +1 more institution
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Abstract
Background
Heart rate assessment immediately after birth in newborn infants is critical to the correct guidance of resuscitation efforts. There are disagreements as to the best method to measure heart rate.
Objective
The aim of this study was to assess different methods of heart rate assessment in newborn infants at birth to determine the fastest and most accurate method.
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529
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Topics
Keywords
- Medicine
- Auscultation
- Pulse oximetry
- Palpation
- Heart rate
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Stethoscope
- Respiratory rate
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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