NEONATAL RESUSCITATION MADE EASY: A HANDBOOK FOR BEGINNERS

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ABOUT THE BOOK

The first 28 days of life (the neonatal period) is the most vulnerable time for a child’s survival. Globally, every year approximately 136 million babies born. Out of this, about 2.6 million children die in the first month of life, and with approximately 7,000 newborns dying every day, most of which occur within the first week of life. Neonatal mortality contributes significantly to under-five deaths (WHO, 2016)., Each year 814,000 neonatal deaths result from intra-partum related events in term babies (previously “birth asphyxia”) and 1.03 million from complications of prematurity. Around 10 million babies require assistance to breathe The aim of neonatal resuscitation is to prevent neonatal death and adverse long-term neuro-developmental sequelae associated with peri-natal asphyxia and prematurity. This book covers various aspects of neonatal resuscitation which includes anticipating risk factors involved in the delivery of babies, preparing for the birth and steps involved in neonatal resuscitation. Hopefully, this book will help to understand all the steps involved in resuscitation for smooth transition from intrauterine life to extrauterine life.