reviewNeonatologyDec 18, 2015BRONZE OA

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.

Citation impact

529
total citations
FWCI
43.85
Percentile
100%
References
43
Citations per year

Authors

8

Topics & keywords

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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